Psychedelics on Film: An Illustrated Journey
Beginning with the first cinematic depiction of an LSD trip this lecture examines how representations of LSD on film shifted in relation to the cultural waves of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. The lecture also touches on the cinematic differences between "depicting" an experience and “conveying" an experience.
Hollywood and Hacking
For the past 30 years, Hollywood has consistently struggled to depict computer hacking in accurate and exciting ways. The history of Hollywood and hacking is littered with lazy writing, absurdly unrealistic computer interfaces and stereotypical "nerd" characters. But in amongst the idiocy we've also seen certain films influencing governmental policy, inspiring entire sub-cultural identities and guiding mainstream attitudes around computer security.
Modern Relics
The relentless march of technological development means once cutting edge inventions are continually being relegated to the scrapheap, or at least the musty bottom drawer. From what might have been to what never stood a chance, the Modern Relics video series takes a look back at technology that has fallen by the wayside, found itself on the wrong side of a format war, or was simply superseded by new innovation.
The World Beyond - Trailer
A trailer for a specially curated cinema space at a post-apocalyptic themed event called The World Beyond.
The cinema was themed as a theatre playing clips amongst a nuclear wasteland.
The Wolf of Wall Street - Capitalism and the Seductive Appeal of Cinema
A video essay investigating the compelling contradictions in Martin Scorsese's film, The Wolf of Wall Street.
The video investigates how Scorsese's film both excites and repels while implicating its audience in creating a world that not only excuses but celebrates the excessive debauchery depicted.