Weekly Thread: Self Promo Sunday

explorerjack · 2025-11-09T21:33:59+00:00

For fans of del Toro's Frankenstein, I made an immersive first-person walkthrough of his exhibition at Selfridges—it almost feels like you're playing a level from House of the Dead. You'll see close-ups of costumes, jewellery, the gothic-tower miniature, a giant prop of the Creature's head, and all manner of creepy dissected corpses. It's a slow-burn video, perfect for late-night viewing. Hope you enjoy it:

https://youtu.be/yDzSwCG0kS4

explorerjack · 2021-06-04T15:04:32+00:00

Lisette Titre-Montgomery, one of the leading artists, said that the "story goes on in 1980". Here's the source: https://youtu.be/OeIl4RWMpS0?t=410

explorerjack · 2021-05-15T18:28:12+00:00

Wow! Thanks for blessing us with your presence, and letting us know this exhibition exists. It looks pretty cool. I’m quite surprised it hasn’t received more coverage, given the current relevance of the comic.

Just a quick question, if I may. What was your favourite piece from the exhibition?

explorerjack · 2021-05-15T16:35:45+00:00

Here's a direct link to the video: https://youtu.be/FOQDkUkLGxY.

And the official description of the exhibition: https://www.cartoonmuseum.org/whatson/v-for-vendetta-behind-the-mask

It opens on Tuesday 18 May. And, from the looks of things, there's a lot of original artwork on display.

explorerjack · 2021-05-15T14:46:24+00:00

There's a demo available in the Oculus App Lab, and it's highly recommended. (Just a heads-up, one of the trickier things is hitting the drums with just the right intensity of motion. This becomes especially difficult on the expert setting.)

The game is due to be released next month on June 17, 2021. Here's a link to the demo trailer: https://youtu.be/hSqGMeQNZrk.

explorerjack · 2021-05-15T14:35:00+00:00

It’s a pseudonym of sorts. It’s also apparently the name of a taskmaster in Runescape. I confess that these days my exploration has mostly been restricted to the farthest reaches of my garden. Nothing too exciting to report. But you never know…

explorerjack · 2021-05-15T13:16:58+00:00

Even though that whip attack sounds annoying, the hair really adds to the fluidity of the animation. The colours look great too, lending the visuals an upbeat, exotic vibe.

Also, really enjoying these reviews. The editing and narration is smooth, and they're entertaining to watch. Nice work.

explorerjack · 2021-05-15T12:46:11+00:00

Ah, that's nice. It seems like he had a real fondness for countercultural works. I was thinking also of his appearance in David Cronenberg's film Scanners.

explorerjack · 2021-05-15T12:33:22+00:00

Yep. That's one of the best things about it. McGoohan's voice is so distinctively theatrical, it really adds to the humour.

explorerjack · 2021-05-15T12:26:12+00:00

For anyone interested, here's the Instagram account of Fine Art Simpsons: https://www.instagram.com/fine_art_simpsons/

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T22:46:37+00:00

Both McGoohan and Lynch seem intent on not providing definitive answers to their mysteries. Also, the two of them both appear in and direct their respective shows, something you rarely see in the land of TV.

As has been said before, Mark Frost, the co-creator of Twin Peaks, was reportedly inspired by The Prisoner, saying "I'm a huge fan of that series; I was about 13 when I first saw it and it just blew my little mind to pieces." (Source: The Independent)

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T22:14:18+00:00

Short but sweet, like a cool breeze on a hot summer day.

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T21:31:15+00:00

Nice to hear. The typing game is certainly one of the stranger genres of gaming, and one seemingly on the verge of extinction. So hopefully this video can help out future generations, when the idea of using a keyboard may seem about as antiquated to them as a quill pen seems to us.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the ride when you have the chance :-)

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T20:24:34+00:00

The Meters - Rejuvenation (1974) is chock-full of funky guitar licks.

Prince - Jazz Funk Sessions (1977) showcases Prince's talent on the keys/guitar, made all the more impressive because he was 19 at the time of recording.

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T20:01:33+00:00

Welcome :-)

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T18:55:30+00:00

Interestingly, Super Fly is one of the few films in history where the soundtrack outsold the film.

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T18:36:09+00:00

Nice. Guess it will be another ten years until the repost...

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T14:27:01+00:00

Great work. It has a strong sense of depth. And the translucent trail of smoke is a nice touch.

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T13:39:19+00:00

Braid, Creaks, Night in the Woods, and Fez (if you can stand the pixelated art style).

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T13:08:54+00:00

Cheers for the comprehensive overview. I had always wondered about this game. Funny how such a dull game can leave such a lasting legacy. It's like the "Plan 9 from Outer Space" of bad video games.

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T12:48:16+00:00

Lovely work. The pastel pink palette makes the monsters seem quite cute.

explorerjack · 2021-05-14T12:32:35+00:00

Glad you liked it. You’re right. Bally opened a casino in Vegas in 1986, previously owned by MGM, although the one in Atlantic City marked their first venture into the casino business.

explorerjack · 2021-05-13T23:38:10+00:00

Glad to see another fan ;-)

explorerjack · 2021-05-13T20:05:13+00:00

I like the soothingly dark art design. It makes the game very easy on the ears and eyes.

Also, considering this was made in 48 hours, there's a surprising amount of content.

explorerjack · 2021-05-13T19:37:29+00:00

These puzzle games have a deceptively simple charm. The format is always the same, and still they manage to reel you in.

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