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Archive for August 7th, 2009

Video Gamers Unite in “Second Skin”

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Here it is - the great film Second Skin about video gamers and the worlds they inhabit.

It is a very thoughtful documentary about virtual worlds and how people live in both the cyber world and the real world. Fifty million people out there participate passionately. Learn why here. Click away this weekend. If you like the film, grab it and embed it on your site or blog too.

I am linking to the Hulu page that has an interview with the director of this film as well. SnagFilms’ relationship with Hulu is first rate and one of our films has been #1 in views on this great site week after week. SnagFilms’ library can be found in IMDB; in Comcast Fancast; on Hulu; on YouTube; and on more than 260,000 sites all over the web. This film makes great weekend viewing. Gamers should check it out. It is a well made film.

Boyd Tinsley Rocks Me While Obama Rocks the Red

Friday, August 7th, 2009

I met Boyd Tinsley last night at a political rally. We talked for fifteen minutes until I realized he was the violinist in the Dave Mathews Band. What a great guy and so very articulate. He is in town to play with the Dave Matthews Band at Nissan Pavilion this weekend. Click here for info on Boyd Tinsley.

He, too, is a filmmaker and loves sports. He is also a very good tennis player. We talked for 45 minutes until our President arrived then we had to be serious and pay attention. Boyd is good friends with VA Governor Tim Kaine and Tim is going to the concert this weekend as Boyd’s guest. How cool is that?

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