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Ledger’s Last Film

Posted by Ryan in Movies on October 28, 2009

Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

My thoughts are this movie is cursed like all of Terry Gilliam’s films, but Johnny Depp volunteered to help finish the film after Ledger’s untimely death. So, yeah, it will more than likely be terrible, but I will at least give it a shot.

Watch the trailer here

The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus is a fantastical morality tale, set in the present-day. It tells the story of Dr. Parnassus and his extraordinary ‘Imaginarium’, a travelling show where members of the audience get an irresistible opportunity to choose between light and joy or darkness and gloom. Blessed with the extraordinary gift of guiding the imaginations of others, Doctor Parnassus is cursed with a dark secret. An inveterate gambler, thousands of years ago he made a bet with the devil, Mr. Nick, in which he won immortality. Centuries later, on meeting his one true love, Dr. Parnassus made another deal with the devil, trading his immortality for youth, on condition that when his daughter reached her 16th birthday, she would become the property of Mr Nick. Valentina is now rapidly approaching this ‘coming of age’ milestone and Dr. Parnassus is desperate to protect her from her impending fate. Mr. Nick arrives to collect but, always keen to make a bet, renegotiates the wager. Now the winner of Valentina will be determined by whoever seduces the first five souls. Enlisting a series of wild, comical and compelling characters in his journey, Dr. Parnassus promises his daughter’s hand in marriage to the man that helps him win. In this captivating, explosive and wonderfully imaginative race against time, Dr. Parnassus must fight to save his daughter in a never-ending landscape of surreal obstacles – and undo the mistakes of his past once and for all!

film, Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Movies, Terry Gilliam

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Apple’s Video Tutorials for the Mac

Posted by Ryan in Technology, Tutorials on October 26, 2009

Anatomy of a Mac - video tutorials

It seems like everyone I know has either just bought a Mac or is in the process of buying one. On Apple.com, you can find some great video tutorials that will get you started successfully with using your Mac. Topics like:

Windows on a Mac
Personalizing Your Mac
Finder Basics
Exposé Basics
Using Safari
iChat Basics
Mail Basics
Organizing Your Mail

Go watch them. I have been using a Mac since 2001 (along with my PC), and I even saw a few new items to help speed up my work flow. If you are new to using a Mac, I would suggest you start off with the Apple’s Video Tutorials: http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/

computers, Design

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Canvas5

Posted by Ryan in Art Shows, General Messages on October 9, 2009

My wife and I are artists showing at Canvas5. This show is in its third year and exists as an annual art premier. I was honored to be involved with Mike D. and Bobby T. (pizza at ABC’s! whut!) when they originally were brainstorming having artists feature their artwork. I am truly happy to see the success that has been had and I wish all the artists showing continued growth in their craft in the forum that Mike D. and Bobby T. have enabled for them.

This is an excerpt of their purpose statement: “Canvas exists simply to promote a community of inspiration. Our idea, our dream, was born to provide a springboard for up and coming artists, in such a way that would benefit both their craft and career.”

Also, Rob’s site design is quite sick! Support Canvas5 this year and spread the news!
http://canvas813.com Info from the canvas website below:

Canvas5: Tampa, FL October 16th, 2009, 8pm-1am

Info

Can’t find Canvas? Map It
2702 Causeway Center Dr.
Tampa, FL 33619-6103

Canvas exists to simply promote a community of inspiration. Our idea, our dream, was born to provide a spring board for local up and coming artists, in such a way that would benefit both their craft and their career. Our desire is not to bleed the artists of their funds, it is not to exploit them for sponsorship revenue, but to let them know that there are people who care, and that we are here to help.

Canvas is the brain child of Mike DeSerio and Bobby Triplett, both of which are part of the leadership team for Element church here in the Brandon/Tampa area. The desire was to hold an event that could reach out to the art community of Tampa Bay. An event that could foster both excellence and creativity and could impact a city through the expressions of inspiration.

art, canvas, Design, portfolio, social network

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Dell Showcase v.2

Posted by Ryan in Design Hoopla, Technology on August 3, 2009

The Showcases at Sam’s Club have come a long way in their one year anniversary. I am happy to see where they have come and where they are headed in such a short amount of time.