Due to the recent Robin Hood trailer, it’s time to remind everyone that the Middle Ages were not dark dreary and lacking color.
The Middle Ages were colorful
This modern gem was animated frame by frame on a screen of 277,000 metal pins
From: The Night Boots (2024), dir. Pierre-Luc Granjon, Am Stram Gram
Full film: https://t.co/BEHczrrh8u
Lewis and Tolkien had it exactly right: spend time in nature, go for long leisurely walks, read widely and often, gather a small circle of friends who will love and support you, pursue your niche creative projects and make your life a constant adventure of delight and learning.
From: House of Flame (1979), dir. Kihachiro Kawamoto, Kawamoto Production
This film is a slow, meditative masterwork -- it really deserves to be seen in full