Category Archives: Documentary
Before this there was that
This is a pretty interesting article tracing media trends and what came before what we have now. Like before YouTube there was America’s Funniest Home videos. Before blogs there were zines. And before Notchweiner there was just a big gaping … Continue reading
Filed under Amazing, Blogroll, Branding, Burn baby burn, Celebrity, Creativity, Digital, Documentary, Found On The Interweb, Fun, Really?, social media
Linotype: The Film
Before there was the Mac and phototypesetting, there was the Linotype. Doug Wilson, former Marlinite, adjunct professor and world traveler, is working up a documentary on the Linotype machine. Messr. Wilson has posted a trailer to whet your appetite of near-ancient typography … Continue reading
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Marlin Matinee — Tilt
Thanks to Brian Collins for treating his fellow Marlinites to the documentary Tilt over lunch. Great story about the creativity, people and harsh economic realities behind the battle to save pinball from a video game-induced grave. (Spoiler Alert: they lose!) … Continue reading
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Responding to Helvetica
So we ordered in a stack of Springfield’s best pizzas, sat down and watched Helvetica for the Marlin Matinee. Here are a few quick thoughts. One of the best things about Helvetica is that it’s not just about Helvetica or … Continue reading
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