Thanks to Time Travel, Wedding Photographer Taylor Franklincakes went back to the first Thanksgiving and captured some amazing artifacts of history using her camera. Unfortunately, she was later burned as a witch after saying “Can I pet that dawg” while chasing a pig. Her camera and some of its contents were preserved. What we do…
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Vermont’s Naked Summer – The TikTok
Remember Vermont’s wild naked summer of 1937? I’m back with more details about the nudist craze that swept the state. Learn where it started, and how far it spread, and see rare photos of Vermonters living life in the buff. This odd fad ended as quickly as it began, but left behind unique artifacts. A…
What I used for Every Science Project – Kenner’s Iconic Girder and Panel Building Sets
If you were a kid in the 70s or 80s, you probably remember Kenner’s iconic Girder and Panel building sets. These classic toys consisted of plastic girders, panels, wheels and other parts that could be slotted together to construct elaborate imaginative structures.
In their heyday, Girder and Panel sets were a hugely popular toy, advertised on TV and allowing kids an engaging, open-ended building experience. But by the mid-80s, the sets were discontinued as video games and Lego emerged as hot new toys.
While Kenner no longer makes them, the creative spirit of Girder and Panel lives on through modern compatible pieces and building sets. In this post, we take a nostalgic look back at the history and legacy of these fondly remembered construction toys. Relive the magic of slots and beams!
Ranking David Fincher Movies
Your favorite David Fincher film reveals more about you than your astrological sign. It’s the ultimate personality test. Do you relate to the corporate backstabbing of The Social Network? Congrats, you’re a sociopath. Do Se7en’s grisly murders speak to your soul? Seek help immediately. From pretentious alpha males who worship Fight Club to sentimental grandmas…
Wedding Highlight Films: Rachel & Julian and Megan & Jake
I’m excited to share highlights from two recent wedding films I edited for clients of my videography business, Forever Lucky Films. The first was Rachel and Julian’s wedding at the beautiful Crofter’s Green venue in East Montgomery. For their highlight film, I chose the song “All of My Days” by Alexi Murdoch to complement the…
As The Editor, I’m Asking You To Support An Awesome Karaoke Mockumentary
As a film editor, I get excited when I come across unique and compelling projects. That’s exactly how I felt when I joined the team behind “Karaoke Support Group” – a mockumentary following six people trying to overcome their fear of singing karaoke. From the hilarious group exercises to the genuine bonding between these comedians,…
Welcome to the Autumn in Garvin – The Oddest Town on Earth?
@christorychannel We took a trip to the charming town of Garvin, Vermont in the fall to see the leaves changing colors and experience their annual Fall Festival! There were parades marching down Main Street for Matt DemonThe highlight was seeing massive pumpkin stuck in a bridge.The fall foliage against the old buildings created such a…
Down the Rabbit Hole: The Sinister Tale of the Bunny Man, Donnie Darko, and the much less sinister Echo and the Bunnymen
@christorychannel What are the connections between the Virginia legend the Bunny Man and Donnie Darko set in the same area? #donniedarko #movies #movietok #fyp ♬ Gothic Horror Dark Creepy Music Box(1316996) – kurata If you’ve ever wandered the woods of Fairfax County, Virginia around Halloween, you may have heard whispers of the Bunny Man –…
The Monster in Your Backyard – All 50 States and Your Survival Probability
The Jersey Devil is real. That’s what I believed as someone living in New Jersey and specifically near the Pine Barrens; the woods that the Devil supposedly roams. Within the borders of every state awaits a monster. Some states have multiple. While all are dangerous, some will not let you escape. We have each been…
The Dreamlike Power of Hitchcock’s Iconic Redwoods Scene
Here I was born, and there I died. It was only a moment for you; you took no notice. These immortal words reflect the cyclical nature of life, destiny, and finding meaning in it all, visibly shown with rings in a tree. They also capture the essence of some truly iconic scenes in cinema history, which…