The Gimmick That Won
by brian hefele

First off, I have a lengthy, exciting essay/article in the works, but since it is more essay than article, it has taken a lot of research, and I have a higher priority project at the moment. Second, and more to the point of this article, I'd like to say that I think the Academy Awards are a big joke, laced with politics and petty rivalries. Still, as much disdain as I may have for them, it's hard not to get caught up in it at times, particularly when something wins purely based on a visual gimmick.

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categories: film, art, commentary, review
date: 2010-03-09 12:01:54

Overlooking the Hedge
by brian hefele

This past Friday, I saw The Shining on the big screen for the first time. I've seen it in my own cozy setting myriad times, and once on a nasty digital projector as an assignment for a feminist film theory course. I've watched the film a lot, I've read a lot about the film, and I've written a bit about it as well. This article is bound to contain spoilers, but if you haven't already seen The Shining, you're some sort of spoiled anyhow.

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categories: review, commentary, film
date: 2009-12-01 12:18:02

Media Priorities (An Infographic)
by brian hefele

Usage of horizontal space on CNN homepage

date: 2009-11-30 13:45:22