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Cinerama was a cinema technique that had boundless entertainment, social and political ramifications throughout the 1950s and early ‘60s and set the standard for how we view movies and television today. The concept is widescreen, and Cinerama was the leader of all wide-screen formats in use since that time. It is a filming and projection technique, rather than a film style, genre or subject. These images are from two Cinerama theater programs from 1954 & 1956. The eclectic use of type, illustration and photography really helped bring to life the impact this technique had during those times. Be sure to click the images for slightly larger versions.

More on the history of Cinerama here.

This video is simply mesmerizing. It was shot on August 27th, 2011 by cinematographer Chris Bryan at Teahupo’o, a small village off the coast of Tahiti. The French Navy had declared the day a double code red, prohibiting and threatening to arrest anyone entering the water. You’ll quickly see why. With “Lower Your Eyelids to Die with the Sun” by M83 further enhancing the experience, I could watch this all day if it lasted that long.

Via Colossal. Video from MPORA.

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I just finished watching the new short film I’m Here by Spike Jonze and I highly recommend seeing it if you haven’t already. The story is beautifully written and directed in a way that really nails how many of us may feel about love and relationships, yet it’s depicted through robots by whom we normally deem emotionless. The robots, who coexist with humans in the film, however take on a role that is much deeper in a way that they are recognizing their existence in life beyond what they were created to do. Spike Jonze has such and eye for opening up new worlds and brining so much imagination to the table and the subtle nature of the film is ideal. No to mention the music throughout the flick is great as well.

Be sure to catch a seat — only 5,000 viewing spots a day at imheremovie.com.