Few recent images have shocked America as much as the shaky cell phone video of Charleston police officer Michael Slager shooting unarmed Walter Scott in the back eight times. Cable news analysis of the video painted a black-and-white picture of a corrupt cop, who after radioing in that Scott had grabbed his taser — supposedly justifying the shooting — initially tried to plant his taser next to Scott’s dead body. It’s story that culminated this week when the trial led to a hung jury.
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Young Canadian cinematographer Daniel Voshart, who had developed his own technique for image stabilization, instantly started playing with the shaky footage when it hit the internet. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting he produced a small clip, that was steadier and sharper compared to what had been made publicly available.
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Young Canadian cinematographer Daniel Voshart, who had developed his own technique for image stabilization, instantly started playing with the shaky footage when it hit the internet. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting he produced a small clip, that was steadier and sharper compared to what had been made publicly available.
- 12/9/2016
- by Chris O'Falt
- Indiewire
Candace Payne, the Facebook Live star known as Chewbacca Mom, is having another viral surge.
In light of recent world events, Payne -- who rose to fame earlier this summer when she had an infectious laughing fit while trying on a toy mask -- took to Facebook Live as a means of spreading some positivity. Responding to a sniper attack that killed five police officers in Dallas during a Black Lives Matter protest -- against the murders of two black men at the hands of the police -- Payne, who lives in nearby Grand Prairie, TX, decided to sing her own arrangement of the Michael Jackson ballad Heal The World. The video has amassed 3.5 million views in two days.
“I’m very nervous to share this with you because it's so vulnerable, but I felt like somebody needs to sing these lyrics again, and sing them over our world, and just be a good reminder,...
In light of recent world events, Payne -- who rose to fame earlier this summer when she had an infectious laughing fit while trying on a toy mask -- took to Facebook Live as a means of spreading some positivity. Responding to a sniper attack that killed five police officers in Dallas during a Black Lives Matter protest -- against the murders of two black men at the hands of the police -- Payne, who lives in nearby Grand Prairie, TX, decided to sing her own arrangement of the Michael Jackson ballad Heal The World. The video has amassed 3.5 million views in two days.
“I’m very nervous to share this with you because it's so vulnerable, but I felt like somebody needs to sing these lyrics again, and sing them over our world, and just be a good reminder,...
- 7/11/2016
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Filmdom’s erstwhile Brian “The Nerd” Johnson made big, bad waves in the Psych Season 7 finale. Does this mean Gus, Shawn et al will be singing the blues in December’s musical episode?
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Onetime Breakfast Clubber/Dead Zone psychic Anthony Michael Hall guest-starred as Harris “Is that a family name?” Trout, a former police chief/Badge & Honor consultant who’s been enlisted to crack the whip with Chief Vick’s team in the wake of a public display of crimesolving excess.
As the hour unfolds, Gus and Shawn recount...
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Onetime Breakfast Clubber/Dead Zone psychic Anthony Michael Hall guest-starred as Harris “Is that a family name?” Trout, a former police chief/Badge & Honor consultant who’s been enlisted to crack the whip with Chief Vick’s team in the wake of a public display of crimesolving excess.
As the hour unfolds, Gus and Shawn recount...
- 5/30/2013
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Earlier this month, Kony 2012 burst onto the scene, bringing in over 71 million views and generating more than 2.8 million Facebook fans in less than a week. Despite the campaign's criticism, and questions about the legitimacy of its views, one thing remains undisputed: Kony 2012 was an internet sensation. So it was no surprise that the internet would treat Kony 2012 like every other meme and parody it. Here are some examples from Funny or Die and Maker Studios. Funny or Die teamed up with human rights organization Enough Project for a satirical video featuring former NBC Law & Order: Svu star Chris Meloni (who has recently joined the HBO series True Blood), and co-starring Amir Arison. In the video, Kony Hunter with Christopher Meloni, Meloni informs his agent he is quitting acting to pursue Joesph Kony and bring him to justice, all while dressed as Dog the Bounty Hunter. According to Enough Project Co-founder John Prendergast,...
- 3/29/2012
- by Drew Baldwin
- Tubefilter.com
Ask me what my favourite Scooby Doo episode is, and I'd promptly say that it's the one that takes place in the creepy mansion called What The Hex Going On. In case you haven't seen it, a guy dresses up as the ghost of Elias Kingston, a blue faced old wretch who apparently has the power to age people into skeletons (visually, he's the spit of Thatcher's press secretary Bernard Ingham). It's great stuff, even if the villain inexplicably wears glasses underneath all the heavy make-up.
I only mention this since I've seen Ghost Light, a fortunate return to form for Doctor Who after the silly Battlefield. I don't know, Ghost Light just reminds me of Hex for some odd reason – both stories take place in a spooky old mansion with sliding doors, shadows and creepy rooms, complete with a baddie in long flowing robes wreaking havoc. Plus, the title...
I only mention this since I've seen Ghost Light, a fortunate return to form for Doctor Who after the silly Battlefield. I don't know, Ghost Light just reminds me of Hex for some odd reason – both stories take place in a spooky old mansion with sliding doors, shadows and creepy rooms, complete with a baddie in long flowing robes wreaking havoc. Plus, the title...
- 4/10/2011
- Shadowlocked
The weekend’s here. You’ve just been paid, and it’s burning a hole in your pocket. What’s a pop culture geek to do? In hopes of steering you in the right direction to blow some of that hard-earned cash, it’s time for the Quick Stop Weekend Shopping Guide - your spotlight on the things you didn’t even know you wanted…
(Please support Quick Stop by using the links below to make any impulse purchases - it helps to keep us going…)
Yes, I know I’m a little close to the material - but you know what? I’d still recommend you pick up a copy of Shootin’ The Sh*t with Kevin Smith: The Best of SModcast (Titan Books, $14.95 Srp). It may seem an odd proposition to read transcripts of the Kevin & Scott Mosier’s podcast, but the strength of the material means...
(Please support Quick Stop by using the links below to make any impulse purchases - it helps to keep us going…)
Yes, I know I’m a little close to the material - but you know what? I’d still recommend you pick up a copy of Shootin’ The Sh*t with Kevin Smith: The Best of SModcast (Titan Books, $14.95 Srp). It may seem an odd proposition to read transcripts of the Kevin & Scott Mosier’s podcast, but the strength of the material means...
- 9/25/2009
- by UncaScroogeMcD
In this incarnation of our Videolog column (which began in 1982 with VHS and Betamax and later laserdisc), Starlog posts information weekly regarding selected genre titles being released (or re-released) on DVD and Blu-ray. Prices listed are Msrp, though the clickable links lead to Amazon where the savings can be significant.
DVD Releases for September 22, 2009
Battle For Terra (Lionsgate, $19.98 DVD; $29.99 Blu-ray): When environmental destruction forces people to leave Earth, the remaining survivors rocket through space on a quest to find a new home. At first, it seems like the beautiful planet Terra is the perfect place to take over. But when a fighter pilot (voice of Luke Wilson) crashes on Terra, he forms an unlikely friendship with a rebellious Terrian girl named Mala (Evan Rachel Wood). Now, putting aside their differences, the young heroes join forces to protect Terra from destruction in this animated Sf adventure that also features the voices of Dennis Quaid,...
DVD Releases for September 22, 2009
Battle For Terra (Lionsgate, $19.98 DVD; $29.99 Blu-ray): When environmental destruction forces people to leave Earth, the remaining survivors rocket through space on a quest to find a new home. At first, it seems like the beautiful planet Terra is the perfect place to take over. But when a fighter pilot (voice of Luke Wilson) crashes on Terra, he forms an unlikely friendship with a rebellious Terrian girl named Mala (Evan Rachel Wood). Now, putting aside their differences, the young heroes join forces to protect Terra from destruction in this animated Sf adventure that also features the voices of Dennis Quaid,...
- 9/23/2009
- by no-reply@starlog.com (Allan Dart)
- Starlog
Jody Hill's answer to Paul Blart is out on DVD today as Seth Rogen goes off the deep end in the dark and hilarious Observe and Report. On the flipside, we've also got the Matthew McConaughey rom-com Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, the animated CG adventure Battle for Terra, and the direct-to-dvd Scooby Doo prequel Scooby Doo: The Mystery Begins. Some potential hidden gems include the Sundance hit Lymelife, Clive Barker's Book of Blood, and Rob Zombie's animated sex comedy The Haunted World of El Superbeasto. New releases on Blu-ray include the Criterion release of Monterey Pop, Edgar Wright's Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, plus whole lot of Star Trek. See anything worth picking up? Observe and Report [1] (DVD, Blu-ray [2]) Ghosts of Girlfriends Past [3] (DVD, Blu-ray [4]) Lymelife [5] (DVD, Blu-ray [6]) Battle for Terra [7] (DVD, Blu-ray [8]) Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins [9] (DVD, Blu-ray [10]) The Haunted World of El Superbeasto [11] (DVD,...
- 9/22/2009
- by Sean
- FilmJunk
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