two of the greatest 5+ season TV shows that were consistently excellent from pilot-to-finale: “Veep” and “Breaking Bad”
Washington Post: Can you tell when you’re seeing CGI in movies and TV shows? https://wapo.st/48vEGf8
One of the most influential artists in the history of Hollywood has passed. Thanks for everything, Drew Struzan.
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Drew Struzan on Instagram: "It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Drew Struzan has moved on from this world as of yesterday, October 13th. I feel it is important that you all know how many times he expressed to me the joy he felt knowing how much you appreciated his art. - Greg, IG manager"
37K likes, 2,255 comments - drewstruzanart on October 14, 2025: "It is with a heavy heart that I must tell you that Drew Struzan has moved on from ...
Vanity Fair asked me to talk about visual effects, and it was my great honor to show off some of ILM’s terrific work over the years. Todd Vaziri on Vanity Fair VFX image
The “Knight Rider” complete series Blu-ray box set is magnificent. And it’s all in the proper aspect ratio (4:3).
FYI the alien queen in “Aliens”, a movie made nearly a decade before “Jurassic Park”, wasn’t “CGI” #Aliens #AlienQueen #PracticalEffects #Aliens1986 image
Watching “V: The FInal Battle” (1984) and getting super nostalgic for small pickup trucks. image
Some solid links here. The best YouTube channels and podcasts every film artist should subscribe to.
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The YouTube watchlist that will make you a better film artist
Essential tutorials, insider podcasts, and hands-on tips.
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” was made in 1981, depicting a story from 1936. That’s 45 year difference. Next year (2026) is the 45th anniversary of “Raiders of the Lost Ark”.
My favorite gags from The Naked Gun” (2025): 5. The windshield 4. All the coffee 3. Chowing Down on Spaghetti 2. TiVo 1. “Me too!”