We've covered Project London before - but if you don't know, it's an amazing looking and truly independent film which features over 750 CGI shots - all crowd sourced and with a good chunk of the work being done on open source software. If that's not enough, TC friend Jen Page is one of this... Continue Reading →
GE25: 5 Great Sci-Fi Aliens
Aliens and Sci-Fi go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly Time. This episode shares 5 Great Science Fiction Aliens. There's only so much room in a top 5 list and we're bound to leave out some of your favorites. Let us know what you think we got right and what you think we got oh... Continue Reading →
Indie Talks Episode 16 – Phil McCoy, Jen Page, Ian Hubert and Project London
Project London is a feature-length, science-fiction, action-adventure movie with 774 visual effects made by over 250 volunteers. We've covered the movie before and now I sit down with three of the folks responsible for Project London! Ian is the producer, writer and SFX wiz, Phil is the executive producer, film maker and all around mastermind... Continue Reading →
Project London the movie now available to pre-order via Kickstarter!
Project London pre-orders are here! 774 special effects shots. Almost no budget. All volunteer. Open source software. Welcome to the crazy awesome world of Project London - a feature length SciFi extravaganza. We've covered Project London before and I think it's going to be one hell of a film. The production work that's gone in... Continue Reading →
GE24: 15 Geeky Gifts for the Holidays
You probably have a geek in your life and maybe you can use some ideas for what to buy them this holiday season. This episode covers 15 gifts perfect for any geek. The idea of the holiday gift guide started in 2006 with Jonathan's other show Wargaming Recon. You can see what past Holiday Gift... Continue Reading →
GE18: Top 5 Kurosawa Westerns
Akira Kurosawa defined the American western film and he did so with his Sengoku-jidai samurai films. This episode pays him homage. Jonathan reveals the Top 5 Kurosawa Westerns. These are cinematic masterpieces. 5-Throne of Blood Kagemusha The Hidden Fortress Yojimbo Seven Samurai TCPN Newsletter Each month, or thereabouts, our newsletter will be e-mailed to recipients.... Continue Reading →
Getting It Right: Setting the Stage
Sometimes tv really screws up and drops the ball. Other times they get it right. This is a column about when they get it right and how tv can teach us to be a better gamer. Sometimes a pilot for a show comes along that leaves you wanting to know more, or perhaps it sets... Continue Reading →
GE16: 5 Great Soundtracks
Not everyone movie has a great soundtracks. Bad movies can have amazing soundtracks and amazing movies can have sucky soundtracks. Stay tuned til the end for the Mailbag segment. Jonathan reveals 5 Great Soundtracks. These soundtracks should appeal to various types of geeks. Star Wars Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog Juno The Rocky Horror Picture Show... Continue Reading →
Doing it Right: Killing for Impact
Sometimes TV really screws up and drops the ball. Other times they get it right. This is a column about when they get it right and how that can teach us to be better gamers. One of the most tired, over-done things a show can do is kill a cast member. It happens for many... Continue Reading →