Fans of the Bowie animations by The Brothers McLeod voiced by Adam Buxton will appreciate this latest release (posted of DB's BD). It is based on an anecdote about Bowie shared by a camerman on the Ashes to Ashes video shoot.
Another animated Bowie moment from Adam Buxton and The Brothers McLeod
The astounding early silhouette animations of Lotte Reiniger
German film director Lotte Reiniger (1899-1981) was a pioneer of silhouette animation, a form of stop motion animation created with cardboard cutouts moved frame-by-frame. Her glorious 1926 film above, "The Adventures of Prince Achmed," is thought to be the oldest surviving feature-length animations. Below is The Met's short documentary about Reiniger's process. (Thanks, Bob Pescovitz!) READ THE REST
Orson Welles narrates 1973 animation of Plato's Cave
You're held captive in an enclosed space, only able faintly to perceive the outside world. Or you're kept outside, unable to cross the threshold of a space you feel a desperate need to enter. If both of these scenarios sound like dreams, they must do so because they tap into the anxieties and suspicions in… READ THE REST
First-hand report on a pyramid scheme, charmingly animated
Pyramid schemes endure because victims are often too embarrassed about being scammed to warn others. That's why this animated first-hand report by Domics is so important, especially at a time when many people are desperate for money. Here's another good 5-minute explainer on the main warning signs: Image: YouTube / Domics READ THE REST
The Axle turns the simple barbell into a full-body workout tool. Right now, it's almost $100 off
In a world of fitness products all ready to perform a multitude of tasks for reshaping the body and overall fitness, a barbell may feel uninspired. It's just…you know…a barbell. Granted, barbell reps will definitely build up your arms and some other muscle groups. But, unless you're into weight training, it might not seem like… READ THE REST
The FOBO Tire 2 keeps an unblinking eye on your car's tire pressure
If your vehicle tire is flat, you know it's a huge danger to keep your car or truck on the road. What many drivers may not realize is that underinflated tires can ultimately be just as dangerous for the driver, their passengers, and everyone else. If a tire is underinflated, that means more of the… READ THE REST
This professional-grade espresso brewer is on sale for $150 off
For some coffee drinkers, java is life. Now, as it turns out, scientists might be willing to, at least tentatively, back up that claim. A new study by Italian researchers says they've found that espresso drinkers might actually do a better job staving off death than their non-espresso drinking friends and neighbors. They say, of… READ THE REST