tothateffect | Films Worth Watching (For)

Montreal buttered, Saskatchewan bred production trio Arid Sea Films (Lea Nakonechny, Adam Budd, Simon Nakonechny) are soon to release their latest flick “Edge of the Desert.” This latest film by Lea Nakonechny (Two Museums) has an art-house feel that follows in the great traditions of Canadian filmmakers. Why should you watch: Arid Sea Films, while [...]

tothateffect | Shorts Worth Watching

Apples and Indians 2006, 05 min 06 s I was introduced to this film at the 11th Annual Calgary International Queer Film Festival (FairyTales) this Past May/June. While not dealing specifically with LGTB content this film is a frequently hilarious and (dare I say) poignant take on identity in Canada’s First Nation’s community. Directed by [...]

Shorts Bay

Foutaises (above) 1989, starring Dominique Pinon. Those of you who know me know how excited I get over short films (as evidenced by my near shorts-induced-stroke over Canada’s NFB opening their vaults to the digital public). Shorts Bay is a blog-based archive (read: link collection)). A great site to watch award winning shorts or submit [...]

Weekly TeeShirt

I’m enjoying the gritty aesthetic of cubist literature’s Craig Hunter. This Self-taught Brooklyn artist’s work can be picked up on etsy.com or via ihis site for a modest price. Including this kick-ass scrap fabric scarf above. (cubistliterature)

Ink Clock

Capillary in action. This clock designed by Oscar Diaz (somehow) sucks up the ink colouring each day per day. (boingboing)

William Shatner Beats Sarah Palin

Part of my thinks that America’s Republicans need better speech writers. But then I see this and think they need worse speech writers. Bill Shatner On the Late Show with Conan O’Brian. (huffingtonpost)

King Eddy’s Lift

Cantos National Music Centre/ King Eddy $100 Million redevelopment project.

To That Effect | the web

01. Times Retracts Stance on Moon Landing “Further investigation and experimentation have confirmed the findings of Isaac Newton in the 17th Century and it is not definitely established that a rocket can function in a vacuum as well as in an atmosphere. The Times regrets the error.” (regrettheerror) 02. Eleven Famous People who Were in [...]

Tehran’s Bustler Shortlist

In December 2008, Italian fashion brand United Colors of Benetton launched the international competition Designing in Teheran to develop a design for two multistory buildings in Iran’s capital city of Teheran. Designers were called to integrate the new structures in the local urban and commercial setting while taking in account cultural and technical aspects. The [...]

To That Effect | the web

01. Stephen Fry Blessays on America’s Place in the World “So what is quintessentially American? Apple pie or Apple computers? Walmart or Wall Street? Trump Towers or Twin Towers? Jimmi Hendrix or Jimmy Stewart? Opportunity or opportunism? Small town courtesy or small-minded bigotry. Hearty milk and cookies or Harvey Milk and hookers. Blue collars, red [...]