Strangers at Sea
Ryan and Pepe have never sailed together before. Now they try to win a race from New York to Barcelona. Times Documentaries takes you aboard.
From Weekly Filet #185, in November 2014.
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Efterklang, The Last Concert
Yet another stunning Vincent Moon music film. This time 55 minutes of what Danish rock band Efterklang call their Last Concert (it was not really their last one, but it was staged as if it were, with orchestra and all. Anyway, just go watch it).
From Weekly Filet #184, in November 2014.
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The One-Handed Backhand Has All but Disappeared
With the US Open nearing halftime, watch this beautiful interactive on what’s considered the most beautiful swing in tennis, the one-handed backhand. And basically, it’s an ode to Stanislas Wawrinka.
From Weekly Filet #175, in August 2014.
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Till Death Do Us Part
A harrowing longform piece on domestic violence. Great combination of text, video and data journalism.
From Weekly Filet #175, in August 2014.
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Humans Need Not Apply
Automation of human work will be one of the defining issues of the coming ten, twenty years. We’ve entered a phase where robots not only replace physical work previously done by humans, but brain work. This brief 15 minute explainer video by CGP Grey does a great job putting the development in historical perspective – and points out why hardly anyone’s job will be safe. Better watch it now before a robot does it for you.
From Weekly Filet #174, in August 2014.
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Ghost In The Machine – blood robot selfie
Just the video of an artist who hooked up his veins with a printer to have a selfie painted in his own blood.
From Weekly Filet #174, in August 2014.
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The { } And
What are you hesitant to tell me? Who has more power in our relationship? Am I the best sex you’ve ever had? A beautiful interactive documentary about couples asking each other intimate questions. The best part (or worst, that really depends): After watching, you can play by yourselves.
From Weekly Filet #170, in July 2014.
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The Roughest, Toughest Race in the World
In 30 years, only 14 runners have completed the Barkley race. 100 miles in steep, rough woods, nonstop. The Atlantic has a great short documentary on the race that was inspired by a prison escape.
From Weekly Filet #165, in June 2014.
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