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30 for 30: This Magic Moment
Directed by Erin Leyden, Gentry Kirby
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
In the mid-1990s, Orlando was the epicenter of excitement in the NBA. The young franchise, led by mega-stars Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, beat the mighty Bulls en route to the 1995 NBA Finals. Although they lost that year, it was clear this team from Orlando was a dynasty in the making.
First Monday in May
Directed by Andrew Rossi
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
Follow the creation of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's "China: Through the Looking Glass," exhibition, by curator Andrew Bolton. With unprecedented access, director Andrew Rossi captures the collision of high fashion and celebrity at the Met Gala, and dives into the debate about whether fashion should be viewed as art.
Directed by Christian Vincent
Where to watch: iTunes
Judge Xavier Racine (Fabrice Luchini) presents a composed and impatient persona at the courthouse over which he presides preferring colleagues and defendants to fear him rather than let his guard down. Unfolding Racine's personal story against the backdrop of the courtroom drama in which a young father is accused of murdering his infant daughter, director Christian Vincent (Four Stars, Haute Cuisine) explores the delicate territory of pride and self-perception. Vincent's film earned the Best Screenplay Award for his finely crafted script and Luchini's appealing performance the Best Actor Award at the 2015 Venice Film Festival, as well as three nominations at France's Cesar Awards.
Elvis & Nixon
Directed by Liza Johnson
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon
Liza Johnson's Elvis & Nixon tells the untold story of the legendary meeting between Elvis Aaron Presley (Michael Shannon) and Richard Milhous Nixon (Kevin Spacey), immortalized in the most requested photograph in the National Archives. One of the more surreal encounters in American history, the Elvis and Nixon meeting perhaps captures perfectly a pre-Watergate moment in time: before their names came to evoke tragedy and corruption; when the cultural cachet was passing from politicians to celebrities; and when America had both a King and a President.
The Family Fang
Directed by Jason Bateman
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman are Annie and Baxter Fang, the offspring and reluctant collaborators of Caleb and Camille Fang (Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunket). When the elder Fangs go missing under mysterious circumstances, Annie is convinced it's just another elaborate prank-cum-art piece, while Baxter suspects something else might be afoot. In digging into the unraveling mystery, the siblings begin to unpack long dormant and unresolved issues from their unorthodox childhoods. Deeply felt and caustically funny, Bateman's sophomore feature is an unpredictable and unique take on the dysfunctional family drama genre.
Directed by Ben Wheatley
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Based on J.G. Ballard's novel of the same name, and brought to life in harrowing and stylish detail by visionary director Ben Wheatley, High-Rise centers on Dr. Robert Laing (Tom Hiddleston), a newcomer to a luxury high-rise building where the inhabitants are stratified by social class. Sienna Miller, Luke Evans, and Elisabeth Moss co-star as residents of the dystopian complex, while Jeremy Irons reigns above it all as its chief architect and penthouse resident. An allegorical fever dream of class division and human nature, Wheatley's fully realized vision of a brutal and stylized self-contained world is destined for cult status.
Directed by Adam Egypt Mortimer, Dennis Widmyer, Kevin Kolsch, Gary Shore, Kevin Smith, Sarah Adina Smith, Nicholas McCarthy, Scott Stewart, Anthony Scott Burns, Sarah Adina Smith
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
From some of the brightest minds in the darkest genre, Holidays is a horror anthology unlike any other. With an ingenious structure, each segment of the film takes its inspiration from a different holiday, exploring the bizarre, grim and ghoulish sides of our favorite festivities.
A Hologram for the King
Directed by Tom Tykwer
Where to watch: iTunes, GooglePlay
Tom Hanks stars as Alan Clay, a struggling American businessman who travels to Saudi Arabia in hopes of landing a career-saving IT contract by selling a new technology to the king for a massive, inexplicable development in the middle of nowhere.
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Directed by Taika Waititi
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon
In Taika Waititi's Hunt for the Wilderpeople, we're treated to a deliriously off-kilter New Zealand in which a massive manhunt is triggered by series of misunderstandings involving a young orphan and his gruff guardian. As the hapless duo flee from clueless authorities, the comedic chemistry of these mismatched fugitives propels the film forward with increasing energy, delivering a relentlessly entertaining yarn reminiscent of classic 80's adventure comedies.
The Meddler
Directed by Lorene Scafaria
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Susan Sarandon delivers a magnetic performance as doting mother supreme, Marnie Minervini. After the death of her husband, Marnie crosses coasts to drop into the life of her screenwriter daughter Lori (Rose Byrne). When Lori demands boundaries, Marnie puts her interfering tendencies to uses that range from invasive to genuinely altruistic. The Meddler offers a heartfelt and wryly scripted defense of a woman struggling to cope with familial loss.
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Directed by Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
From the slums of Brazil to center stage at the world's biggest sporting event, Pelé's rise to become the youngest-ever World Cup winner, at the age of 17, was nothing short of a miracle. Full of laughs, life lessons, and heart, this inspiring biopic is perfect for introducing a new generation to the greatest soccer player of all time.
2 Fists Up
Directed by Spike Lee
Where to watch: WatchESPN
An examination of how the Black Lives Matter movement sparked activism at the University of Missouri, its football team, and across the rest of the United States.
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
Directed by Isaac Feder
Where to watch: WatchESPN
A.C. Green, Showtime Laker and reigning Iron Man of the NBA, did the dirty work every night for 1,192 straight games—more consecutive games than any player in NBA history. But it wasn't just his durability that separated AC from his NBA brethren: he was a proud virgin, who was saving himself for marriage.
Gonzo @ the Derby
Directed by Michael D. Ratner
Where to watch: WatchESPN
In 1970, writer Hunter S. Thompson and illustrator Ralph Steadman covered the Kentucky Derby for Scanlan's Monthly. The resulting article, "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved," marked the beginnings of gonzo journalism. Gonzo @ the Derby looks at the article and the lasting impact on media and sports journalism.
We Are
Directed by Joshua Shelov, Jay Bulger
Where to watch: WatchESPN
We Are chronicles Penn State's path from the 2011 scandal to the design of their new campus statue. Sculptor Jonathan Cramer drew inspiration for its creation from the 1948 PSU football team that overcame racial adversity with the mantra "We Are Penn State."
The Board
Directed by David Shane
Where to watch: Vimeo
A socially challenged high school kid makes a successful first-time call to his crush.
Directed by Daniel Cloud Campos, Spencer Susser
Where to watch: Vimeo
A damsel in distress gets undressed when a man from the Mid-West puts to rest a world that's obsessed with the priceless, also known as the shiny.
Directed by Jamie Donoughue
Where to watch: iTunes
The friendship of two boys is tested to its limits as they battle for survival during the war in Kosovo. Based on true events.
The Short Story of a Fox and a Mouse
Directed by Camille Chaix, Kevin Roger, Marie Pillier, Juliette Jourdan, Hugo Jean
Where to watch: Amazon, GooglePlay
A lonesome fox hunts a mouse. When two owls interfere with the hunt, their relationship evolves.
All Work All Play
Directed by Patrick Creadon
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
In All Work All Play, go behind the scenes and follow the ascent of eSports, and watch as the best pro gamers in the world fight for the Intel Extreme Masters championship.
Angry Sky
Directed by Jeff Tremaine
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Fifty years before Felix Baumgartner and his epic skydive from space in 2012, there was Nick Piantanida, an eccentric and charismatic pet store owner from New Jersey who turned down an offer from the New York Knicks to pursue his dream of breaking the world record for
highest parachute jump. At the height of the Cold War, Nick managed to convince
the US Army, investors, and engineers that he was the man for the job, and
launched the first civilian space program. Insightful, and lively use of
archival footage paired with stunning space photography brings us into the
world of this unique underdog.
The Armor of Light
Directed by Abigail Disney
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Documentary producer Abigail Disney's directorial debut follows the journey of Reverend Rob Schenck, an evangelical minister who finds the courage to preach about the toll of gun violence in
America. The Armor of Light asserts that even in the face of heartbreak, outrage, and political affiliations, it is possible for people to evolve their opinions, and potentially come together to
find common ground.
As I AM: the Life and Times of DJ AM
Directed by Kevin Kerslake
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Adam Goldstein was friend to many in the '90s L.A. party scene, where he threw himself into a newfound life as DJ AM. Director Kevin Kerslake presents a rousing portrait of an artist driven by
passion and swallowed by fame. In detailing his meteoric rise and tragic
demise, Kerslake intersperses interviews with some of the biggest names in
music including Mark Ronson, Steve Aoki, Jazzy Jeff, and more, who testify to
the excellence and influence of AM's deejay career.
Autism in Love
Directed by Matt Fuller
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
With beautiful cinematography and remarkable compassion, Director Matt Fuller examines the everyday realities of autistic adulthood, showing how the members of this often-misunderstood community cope with the challenge of keeping romance alive over the years. Capturing both the joys and heartbreak of love, Fuller emphasizes struggles that are only too familiar, creating in Autism in Love a relatable and winning celebration of accepting the differences in others and in ourselves.
The Birth of Saké
Directed by Erik Shirai
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube
Erik Shirai's atmospheric ode to the 2,000-year-old art of saké introduces audiences to the Tedorigawa brewery and the small brotherhood of highly dedicated and painstakingly trained artisans who bring the ancient spirit into existence year after year.
A Ballerina's Tale
Directed by Nelson George
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Nelson George's behind-the-curtain documentary about the daily routine of Misty Copeland, the first African-American female soloist at New York's American Ballet Theatre® in two decades.
Cartel Land
Directed by Matthew Heineman
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
With unprecedented access, Cartel Land gets eyeball deep in this on-the-ground, fiery investigation of illegal narcotic trafficking, and the actions of the vigilante groups on both sides of the drug war. Heineman passionately collages disparate groups with a common aim: to impede the advancement of the Mexican drug cartels, often taking questionable measures to ensure victory. The film plunges us into urgent sociopolitical issues, while posing larger questions on violence, corruption, ownership of the law and jousting definitions of justice, urging us to confront the pressing and polarizing moral dilemmas at hand.
A Courtship
Directed by Amy Kohn
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Amy Kohn's fascinating documentary offers a peek into the practice of Christian courtship, wherein a woman hands over the responsibility of finding a husband to her parents and the will of God.
Directed by Camilla Neilsson
Where to watch: Netflix
In the wake of Robert Mugabe's contentious 2008 presidential win, Zimbabwe convened a bipartisan constitutional committee in an effort to transition the country away from its corrupt authoritarian leadership. Filmed over three years with unprecedented access to the two
political rivals overseeing the committee, this riveting, firsthand account of
a country's fraught first steps towards democracy plays at once like an
intimate political thriller and unlikely buddy film.
The Diplomat
Directed by David Holbrooke
Where to watch: HBOGO
David Holbrooke attempts the seemingly insurmountable: capturing the legacy of his larger-than-life father, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, to "get to know him better in death," David says, "than I ever did in life." The senior Holbrooke's career is tracked from his early days as a foreign service officer in Vietnam through his most profound success in securing a peace between Bosnia, Serbia, and Croatia, and finally, to his work as U.S. point man for Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Directed by Andrew Jenks
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
In 2005, 20-year-old Ryan Ferguson was convicted and sentenced to 40 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. dream/killer is the story of how his father Bill embarked on 10-year campaign to prove Ryan's innocence.
DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD: The Story of the National Lampoon
Directed by Douglas Tirola
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu, Showtime
Years before Saturday Night Live exploded into American culture in the mid-70s, Harvard graduates Henry Beard, Doug Kenney, and Robert Hoffman launched National Lampoon, America's first national humor magazine. This wonderfully funny and nostalgic documentary follows the rise and fall of this revered comic institution. DRUNK STONED BRILLIANT DEAD is a must see if you are a comedy aficionado.
The Emperor's New Clothes
Directed by Michael Winterbottom
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
The Emperor's New Clothes pairs archival footage with comedic send-ups conducted in the financial centers of London and New York. Brand spotlights not only how the crisis affected the working class around the world, but also how the uber-wealthy benefited from the downturn. With Winterbottom providing his signature ingenuity and pinpoint directorial control, they generate a riveting, boisterous, and, at times, cathartic riff on the extreme disparities between the haves and have-nots in contemporary society.
Directed by Jonathan Hock
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Baseball has fascinated us as a game obsessed with speed, statistics, and, of course, a bit of myth and magic. The fastball has become part of that obsession as an element of human performance
that both eludes and captivates players and fans alike. The film takes us
on an incredible journey into the science of the fastball, its relationship
with some of the most famous players in the game, and recalls some of the most
thrilling moments in baseball history.
A Faster Horse
Directed by David Gelb
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
David Gelb (Jiro Dreams of Sushi) tackles another venerable, beloved, and long-standing institution: the Mustang, crown jewel of the Ford fleet. Masterfully crafted with gorgeous cinematography throughout, A Faster Horse wonders aloud how an American icon can be adapted for changing times. Gelb cuts in a rigorous, high-energy look at the history of Ford and the emotional connection many have to the definitive muscle car—a chassis cool enough for Steve McQueen—moving the film beyond a car lover's documentary to a resonant examination of American ingenuity, workmanship, and resilience.
Directed by Ido Mizrahy
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Known as the "Most Gored Bullfighter in History," Antonio Barrera has been stabbed 23 times by his horned adversary. Barrera may not be the most graceful bullfighter, but his unyielding fervor has carried him through each gore. A portrait of one man's devotion to the sport he
loves, Director Ido Mizrahy expertly captures the grace and danger inherent in
Spanish bullfighting—a tragic dance of exceptional beauty, fighters look death
in the eye every time they step into the ring.
Havana Motor Club
Directed by Bent-Jorgen Perlmutt
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Punctuated by a lively Cuban soundtrack, Havana Motor Club captures a nation at a crossroads. Changing international relationships and economic reforms have offered unprecedented opportunity to Cubans, but left the children of the Revolution unsure of the best route forward. For the half-dozen racers at the heart of Perlmutt's film, this means last-minute adjustments or wholesale changes to their beloved cars, as they prepare for the first sanctioned drag race in Cuba since 1960.
In My Father's House
Directed by Ricki Stern, Annie Sundberg
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Inspired by nostalgia and a romantic idea of family legacy, hip-hop artist and songwriter Che "Rhymefest" Smith decides to purchase his childhood home on Chicago's South Side and raise his new family in the same house where he grew up. Esteemed documentarians Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg bring a perceptive sensitivity to their stirring, multigenerational character study, at the same time offering a thoughtful examination of contemporary black fatherhood on an individual and community level. Constructed from home movies, archival photographs, and verité footage shot over the course of a year, In My Father's House is an intimate chronicle of Che's sincere but often-fraught journey to build a future for his own family by reconnecting with his traumatic past.
Killing Them Safely
Directed by Nick Berardini
Where to watch: Amazon, GooglePlay, iTunes, Netflix
With more and more damaging reports of taser-related deaths at the hands of police officers, is it enough to blame the officials misusing the device or must we also start to question the technology itself? Filmmaker Nick Berardini poses this increasingly pertinent question and many more in his daring, vital, and carefully-constructed documentary Killing Them Safely, which offers a sobering analysis of the ethical conundrum over this lethal weapon.
Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck
Directed by Brett Morgen
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, HBOGO
Kurt Cobain remains an icon 20 years after his death. HBO's Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck is the first fully authorized documentary, a raw and visceral journey through Cobain's life and career with Nirvana through the lens of his home movies, recordings, artwork, photography, and journals.
Misery Loves Comedy
Directed by Kevin Pollak
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
An insightful documentary that delves into the psyche of a comic to find out whether you must be miserable to be a comedian. With interviews with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Jimmy Fallon, Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan, and Judd Apatow.
Monty Python: The Meaning of Live
Directed by Roger Graef, James Rogan
Where to watch: Amazon/Seeso
While perhaps best known for its eminently quotable films, Monty Python has performed its signature, surreal humor in live shows since the group's earliest days. Dive into the history of Python's stage work and the genesis of some of its most well-known pieces as they prepare for their last-ever live show. Monty Python: the Meaning of Life is a hilarious and illuminating survey of the process behind the Python.
A Nazi Legacy: What Our Fathers Did
Directed by David Evans
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Can you imagine what it means to grow up as the child of a mass murderer? Hans Frank and Otto von Wächter were indicted as war criminals for their roles in WWII. Nazi Governors and consultants to Hitler himself, the two are collectively responsible for thousands of deaths. But what stood out to Philippe Sands were the impressions they left on their sons.
Orion: The Man Who Would Be King
Directed by Jeanie Finlay
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
August 16, 1977. All of America was stunned by the news of Elvis Presley's untimely passing. In this stranger-than-fiction true story, Jeanie Finlay exposes the incredible life of an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight with the complicity of a manipulative music industry and a public fan base unwilling to let The King go. Resonant in its themes of identity, fate, and the double-edged nature of fame, Orion is a stylish mystery story that finally gives a name and a face to a gifted artist who had been unjustly deprived of both.
Directed by Cosima Spender
Where to watch: iTunes, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
In the heart of Tuscany, the dusty terra-cotta-tinged city of Siena is home to the world's oldest horse race: the Palio. With breathtaking cinematography, director Cosima Spender's enthralling documentary captures the intensity of the event as well as the beauty of Siena. All together creating a mesmerizing portrait of an age-old tradition and the larger-than-life personalities who keep the spirit of the race alive each year.
Peggy Guggenheim - Art Addict
Directed by Lisa Immordino Vreeland
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon
Bouncing between Europe and the United States as often as she would between lovers, Peggy Guggenheim's life was as swirling as the design of her uncle's museum, and reads more like fiction than any reality imaginable. Peggy Guggenheim – Art Addict offers a rare look into Guggenheim's world: blending the abstract, the colorful, the surreal and the salacious, to portray a life that was as complex and unpredictable as the artwork Peggy revered and the artists she pushed forward.
Play it Forward
Directed by Andrea Nevins
Where to watch: Amazon/Showtime
Executive Produced by Michael Strahan, Play It Forward is a rousing portrait of All-American NFL tight end Tony Gonzalez and his older brother, and wingman, Chris.
Prescription Thugs
Directed by Christopher Bell
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Americans consume 75% of the world's prescription drugs. After losing his own brother to the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse, documentarian Chris Bell sets out to demystify this insidious addiction.
Requiem for the American Dream
Directed by Peter Hutchison, Jared P. Scott, Kelly Nyks
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Through riveting and candid conversation, Noam Chomsky, regarded as one of the most important intellectuals alive today, provides the definitive discourse on the "Two Americas." Filmed over the course of four years, the Chomsky interviews expose how a half-century of policies have created a state of unprecedented economic inequality: concentrating wealth in the hands of a few at the expense of everyone else.
Song of Lahore
Directed by Andy Schocken, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Since the time of Pakistan's independence, the city of Lahore was world-renowned for its music. Then with the Islamization of Pakistan in the 1970s, many of Lahore's most accomplished and celebrated musicians struggled to continue their life's work. Song of Lahore turns the spotlight on a group of brave musicians that kept on playing.
Steak (R)evolution
Directed by Franck Ribiere
Where to watch: Netflix, GooglePlay, Vudu
Grass fed, grain finished, intricately marbled, and dry aged—the concept of what elements combine to make the best steak varies greatly depending on locale and personal tastes. As we move toward more sustainable farming practices, some of the most prized elements of production are rapidly changing, and the effects are far-reaching. Director Franck Ribière gets into all the methods of farming, butchery, and preparation that go into preparing this coveted cut of meat.
Thank You For Playing
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, Vudu, Vimeo
Directed by David Osit, Malika Zouhali-Worrall
In the wake of his infant son's terminal cancer diagnosis, designer Ryan Green took a unique approach as a means of coping with his family's new reality, creating a video game about the harrowing experience. The result That Dragon, Cancer, will forever change the way most people look at gaming. Detailing the stages of the project from inception to execution, this moving documentary pulls audiences into the day-to-day plight of the Green family.
TransFatty Lives
Directed by Patrick O'Brin
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon
TransFatty lives is a brazen and illustrative account of what it is like to live when you find out you are going to die. Patrick O'Brien is TransFatty—the unabashed, and charismatic internet sensation with an itch for creating bizarre and mischievously comical films, like UFO Mofo and Born Again Porn Star. In 2005, Patrick's world implodes when he is diagnosed with ALS and given only two to five years to live. A decade in the making, this unconventional documentary is Patrick's personal reflection on the transformative effect of this disease, not only for himself but also for those around him.
Very Semi-Serious
Directed by Leah Wolchok
Where to watch: HBOGO
The New Yorker is the undisputed standard bearer of the single panel cartoon. Whether they leave us amused, inspired, or even a little baffled, the iconic cartoons have become an instantly recognizable cultural touchstone over the past 90 years. Leah Wolchok's light-hearted and sometimes poignant debut film offers a window into The New Yorker's signature brand of subtle, contemplative humor, and perhaps also onto what it means to laugh at ourselves.
The Wolfpack
Directed by Crystal Moselle
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Despite growing up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Angulo siblings knew little of New York City or the outside world. Their overprotective father kept them shut in their apartment, away from what he deemed the city's dangerous influences. To cope with their isolation the children turn to movies, diligently re-enacting their favorite films. When one of the brothers escapes, the family is forced to enter society, and the fantasies begin to unravel.
The Adderall Diaries
Directed by Pamela Romanowsky
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Based on the bestselling memoir by Stephen Elliott, The Adderall Diaries is the story of an author (James Franco) paralyzed by writer's block and an escalating drug dependency who is sucked down the rabbit hole of a high-profile murder case. As Elliott becomes increasingly obsessed with the trial his own nightmarish childhood memories resurface, particularly of his cruel and distant father (Ed Harris). But when his estranged father returns with his own story to tell, fact and fiction become blurred in an amphetamine-induced haze.
Directed by Radu Jude
Where to watch: iTunes, Vudu
Beautifully shot in black-and-white, this road movie incorporates humor and the absurd to deliver a stunning tale. Alternating between action scenes and surreal dialogue, Radu Jude, one of the youngest new faces of Romanian cinema, delivers a Romanian Western that is more than a gripping look at the political and religious landscape of 19th century Eastern Europe.
Directed by Claudia Llosa
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon/STARZ, GooglePlay
Artful and enigmatic, this first English feature from Academy Award®–nominee Claudia Llosa (The Milk of Sorrow) brings a dream to the screen. In this quietly powerful story that spans decades, a separated family searches for meaning and hope in their own disparate ways.
Directed by Tim Blake Nelson
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
In actor-director Tim Blake Nelson's new thought-provoking drama, a well-loved Columbia University professor of philosophy, Walter Zarrow (Sam Waterston), is violently mugged on the doorsteps of an apartment building. Nelson delves into the chain of events that precipitates the attack, and the lives of the characters the incident brings together: his son (Tim Blake Nelson), daugher-in-law (Jessica Hecht), a troubled student (Kristen Stewart); a philandering husband (Corey Stoll), and a man fighting drug addiction (K. Todd Freeman). Glenn Close, Gretchen Mol, and Michael Kenneth Williams round out a stellar cast in this meditation of city life that examines the inextricable and unforeseen forces that bring a group of disparate individuals together in a world where many people are, as Professor Zarrow lectures, "beautifully, achingly alone."
Directed by Tony McNamara
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Ed Wallis (Nat Wolff) cannot help proving that he is too smart for his new Virginia high school, where he is picked on by everyone save for that quirky girl Eloise (Emma Roberts). Writer-director Tony McNamara tackles what Ed calls "a fifties view of the world," sending up the familiar tropes of bullies, disaffected teachers, pep talks, and more than one search for a father figure. He creates a pithy examination of manliness and identity, how we attempt to redefine ourselves for a fresh start or, at least, an honorable finish.
Directed by Michael Petroni
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Troubled psychotherapist Peter Bowers (Adrien Brody) is suffering from nightmares and eerie visions. When he uncovers the horrifying secret shared by his patients, he is put on a course that takes him back to the remote hometown he fled years ago. Writer-director Michael Petroni's spine-tingling supernatural thriller is steeped in a moody, ominous atmosphere; its foreboding stillness is punctuated by explosions of haunting imagery, all in the service of a layered and satisfying mystery story.
Bad Hurt
Directed by Mark Kemble
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Elaine and Ed Kendall have more than their share of grief and suffering. Once a young couple in love, they now struggle for a sense of stability in their Staten Island home. Bad Hurt is an agonizing story, but one that reminds us of the sturdy bonds that exist within a family, and how determination can survive even in the darkest of places.
Directed by Natalia Leite
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Sarah's (Dianna Agron) life is as bland as the desert town she's lived in her whole life. With a future devoid of any passion more inevitable with each passing day, she welcomes the sudden appearance of a sexy, spontaneous stranger named Pepper (Paz de la Huerta). Broke and on the run from a debt she cannot pay, Pepper insinuates herself into Sarah's quiet life while introducing her to the thrill of drugs, sex, and spirituality.
Bleeding Heart
Directed by Diane Bell
Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Diane Bell's sophomore feature is a touching and entertaining portrait of the unspoken bond between sisters, and of how two opposites can learn something from one another. Anchored by powerful, lived-in performances by Jessica Biel and Zosia Mamet, Bleeding Heart also features a strong supporting cast that includes Edi Gathegi, Joe Anderson, Kate Burton, and Harry Hamlin.
Directed by Michael J. Larnell
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Louis and Jack are lifelong friends, bound together by a childhood tragedy. Now adults, Jack spends his days drifting angrily around the streets of St. Louis, while Louis yearns for something more. Director Michael J. Larnell's debut feature blends the comic and the tragic perfectly, examining the bonds of platonic relationships with a sharp perspective.
The Cut
Directed by Fatih Akin
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Fatih Akin's historic epic follows one man's journey through the Ottoman Empire after surviving the 1915 Armenian genocide.
Dirty Weekend
Directed by Neil LaBute
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu, Showtime
Colleagues Les (Matthew Broderick) and Natalie (Alice Eve) are delayed in the Albuquerque airport. Restless, irritated, and unable to stand the service workers he meets at every turn, Les heads downtown. Natalie refuses to leave his side and discovers that his supposedly aimless wandering has more of a point than he is willing to admit. A rapport grows between this unlikely pair, and soon they search out a spark of excitement in this most unlikely of locales.
Directed by Hank Bedford
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
Two star-crossed lovers, a young, recently-released and unpredictable ex-con with bad luck, and a sexy, listless girl-next-door with a troubled family, become trapped in a downward spiral of crime and obsessive love, as they try to ditch their dead-end town for a better life.
The Driftless Area
Directed by Zachary Sluser
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
"No one knows if Pierre fell for the wrong girl or was just unlucky in love." Based on the novel of the same title by Tom Drury, Zachary Sluser's neo-noir, metaphysical romance centers on a budding love affair that causes a ripple effect in a quiet town.
Directed by Michael Thelin
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, Youtube, Vudu
After their regular babysitter can't make it, the Thompson family turns to her friend Anna to supervise the children while they go out to celebrate their anniversary. At first Anna seems like a dream come true for the kids, as she allows them to play with things that are usually off-limits. But, as her behavior becomes increasingly odd, the kids soon find out that her intentions are dark and twisted, and that she is not Anna at all. Emelie's slow burning first act soon escalates dramatically into a multidimensional, nail-biting thriller.
Far From Men
Directed by David Oelhoffen
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Grounded by Mortensen's fiercely understated French-language performance, a score by neo-Western masters Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, and the beautifully stark backdrop of Algeria's mountain ranges, director David Oelhoffen transplants a classic western tale into an unstable warzone to tell the story of one man's sense of personal duty in light of the realities of the world around him.
The Benefector
Directed by Andrew Renzi
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Richard Gere delivers a bravura performance as the title character, a rich eccentric man who worms his way into the lives of a deceased friend's young daughter (Dakota Fanning) and her new husband (Theo James). Writer-director Andrew Renzi's narrative feature debut Franny is a warm and winsome story that explores the pangs of the past and reflects on what it is to be family.
Good Kill
Directed by Andrew Niccol
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu, Showtime
Major Tommy Egan (Ethan Hawke), veteran of air combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan, now conducts the war from the safety of a Nevada trailer. A drone pilot, and not too happy about it, he turns in a working day attacking Taliban sites in Southeast Asia before returning to his idyllic suburban home life, which is increasingly punctured by feuds with his careworn wife, Molly (January Jones), and concern for the future he is creating for his kids.
Directed by Paul Weitz
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Acerbic aging poet, Elle Reid (Lily Tomlin), mourns the death of her longtime partner even as she reels from a recent breakup; yet she must table her misanthropy when her teenage granddaughter, Sage (Julia Garner), turns up unexpectedly on her doorstep in need of $600 and a ride. What ensues is an urban road-trip in Elle's vintage Dodge to visit old friends and flames, rattling skeletons and digging up secrets all over town as the unlikely duo try to rustle up the cash.
Hungry Hearts
Directed by Saverio Costanzo
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
Hungry Hearts writer-director Saverio Costanzo crafts a truly haunting portrait of human desperation and the complex nature of motivation. This poignant exploration into maternal instincts and familial bonds is singularly enhanced by Alba Rohrwacher's heartbreaking performance.
Directed by Gerard Johnson
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
For London drug squad cop Michael Logan (Peter Ferdinando) and his fellow officers, corruption is a way of life. Set to a pulsating new wave synth score by British band The The and anchored by a gutsy lead performance by Ferdinando, this lurid, ultra violent thriller from director Gerald Johnson floats between drug-infused reverie and the gritty West London world of hardened cops and criminals with ease, making for a stylish and distinctive entry in the British crime genre.
Directed by Carleton Ranney
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Following a worldwide event known as The Reset, humanity rebuilds a society with aging mechanics where gleaming technology once stood. Surveillance now the status quo, society is slowly putting its shattered pieces back together under a watchful eye. After a friend's suicide leaves behind a mysterious computer drive, a young computer prodigy and a shadowy hacker join together to decipher the clues that he's left behind.
Jimmy's Hall
Directed by Ken Loach
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, Youtube, Vudu
The film depicts the life of James Gralton (Barry Ward), a communist leader who returns home to Ireland in 1932 following a ten-year exile with hopes of re-opening his town's titular dance hall, which was once a community meeting place and a forum for Gralton's leftist politics.
King Jack
Directed by Felix Thompson
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Unfolding over the course of a single summer weekend, King Jack is a tough and tender coming-of-age story from first-timer Felix Thompson.With a keen sense of the perceived heightened stakes that seem to typify all of teen existence, and a beautiful sense of a unique place and moment in time, Thompson brings to life one boy's rough-and-tumble daily life as he grasps for happiness in a way that is both specific and widely resonant.
Directed by Henry Hobson
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu, Hulu
Set on a picturesque farm in the Midwest, Maggie is a moving and visually stunning film that takes a quietly observant yet thrilling approach to the zombie genre. Hobson examines the interpersonal relationships that exist amidst the gore, and both Arnold Schwarzenegger and Abigail Breslin give thoughtful performances as a father-daughter team refusing to give in to the chaos around them.
Man Up
Directed by Ben Palmer
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Ben Palmer's hilarious romantic comedy is a farcical romp that takes its two mismatched lovebirds all over London in a series of escalating misadventures. Perfectly cast with the always funny Lake Bell and Simon Pegg as its central odd couple, Man Up is a delightful tale of mistaken identity and true love for anyone who's ever pretended to be someone they're not on a first date.
Directed by Reed Morano
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Sarah (Olivia Wilde) and Phil's (Luke Wilson) son goes missing, shattering their life together. As months pass with little information, they each struggle in their own way to cope. Cinematographer Reed Morano takes her first turn in the director's chair with this masterfully crafted contemplation on a relationship strained to the breaking point.
Directed by Wiliam Monahan
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay
In his second feature, William Monahan turns to the gritty outskirts of Los Angeles in this thoughtful deconstruction of the film industry. Bringing the audience from the desert outskirts to Hollywood hills, Monahan craftily bridges the two worlds in this uninhibited thriller; a delirious trip laced with humor and violence, where hero and villain collide for a wildly entertaining and smart ride.
The Overnight
Directed by Patrick Brice
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
L.A. parents Alex (Adam Scott) and Emily (Taylor Schilling) are on the hunt for new friends after relocating from Seattle with their son. A trip to the playground lands them a family dinner invitation from Kurt (Jason Swartzman), but as the night progresses it becomes unclear whether the play date is meant for the kids or the parents. This sexy, hilarious romp is a delightful high.
Scherzo Diabolico
Directed by Adrián García Bogliano
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Aram is a wearied accountant with an unbearably dull existence. One day he asserts his power menacingly when he kidnaps a schoolgirl and keeps her tied up in an abandoned warehouse. What seems like the perfect plan soon unravels into his worst nightmare, and his carefully constructed scheme comes crashing down piece by bloody piece. In this delightfully twisted black comedy, Adrián García brings us his visionary style and fresh take on the thriller genre while constantly keeping us guessing as to what will happen next in this gory game of cat and mouse.
Sleeping With Other People
Directed by Leslye Headland
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu, Showtime
Jake (Jason Sudeikis) and Lainey (Alison Brie) lost their virginity to each other years ago, and have since gone on to become miserable failures in their romantic relationships. Guilty of serial infidelity, sex addiction, and self-sabotage, each end up at the same co-counseling group. Reunited, they swear to keep their relationship strictly platonic, while they continue to sleep around with other people. In this romantic comedy that refreshingly balances raunchy laughs and heart-warming moments, writer-director Leslye Headland (Bachelorette) asks, can men and women just be friends?
Slow Learners
Directed by Don Argott, Sheena M. Joyce
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
High school guidance counselor Jeff, and his platonic friend and co-worker Anne are responsible, well intentioned, kind… and boring. As they reach their loneliness breaking point they make a pact to forgo their familiar, vanilla personas in exchange for their unexplored, confident alter egos. They wave goodbye to Jeff's awkward all-male book club and Anne's flailing attempts to catch the eye of Jeff's sexy neighbor Max, and say hello to raucous summer nights filled with booze, dancing, and sex. Naturally things don't exactly go according to plan.
Slow West
Directed by John Maclean
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Scottish director John Maclean makes his feature debut with this coming-of-age romance, by way of the classic American Western, as seen through the eyes of an outsider. Young Scottish aristocrat Jay Cavendish (Kodi Smit-McPhee) travels to Colorado in search of his love, the evocatively named Rose Ross (Caren Pistorius). Woefully underprepared for the American frontier, he is saved on the trail by a road-weary traveller, Silas Selleck (Michael Fassbender), who joins the quest as guide, protector, and, unbeknownst to Jay, bounty hunter with a sudden leg-up on the competition.
Stranded in Canton
Directed by Måns Månsson
Where to watch: YouTube
Idealistic Lebrun has travelled from The Democratic Republic of Congo to Canton in Guangdong Province, China, to make it as an entrepreneur. His hopes are to build a business making political T-shirts that he can ship back home to sell. Swedish artist Måns Månsson's background as both a cinematographer and director can be felt in every mesmerizing and lush scene of the film. The improvisation and documentary elements of the film adds a layer of thoughtfulness and veracity to Månsson's fictional character, opening to questions of politics and belonging.
Directed by Benni Diez
Where to watch: Netflix, iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
In a remote country villa set amid foggy rural farmlands, the elderly widow of a pharmaceutical magnate holds an annual garden party for the local elite in honor of her late husband. But the festivities take a grisly turn when a plague of giant killer wasps is unleashed on the unsuspecting partygoers, leaving the caterers Julia and Paul pitted against the seven-foot mutant predators in a deadly fight for survival. A delightfully gory horror comedy from first-time director/mad scientist Benni Diez, Stung revels in its outlandish premise, never shying away from the opportunity to showcase the film's gruesome creations. With its seamless blend of CGI and oozing practical effects, this modern update of the '80s creature feature is a thrilling and inventive rollercoaster ride.
Directed by Partho Sen-Gupta
Where to watch: Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
Social Service officer Lakshman Joshi, played by Adil Hussain (Life of Pi) is led on a chase through the dark gutters and rain-soaked back alleys of Mumbai by a shadowy figure. Partho Sen-Gupta, one of India's most promising directors, delivers a strong homage to film noir in this beautifully crafted psychological thriller exploring the mental anguish of a lonely man on a quest for justice.
Sworn Virgin
Directed by Laura Bispuri
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon
As a young woman living within the confines of a Northern Albanian village, Hana longs to escape the shackles of womanhood, and live her life as a man. To do so she must evoke an old law of the Kanun and take an oath to eternally remain a virgin. Years later, as Mark, she leaves home for the first time and travels to Italy to stay with her sister, crossing over into a world unlike anything she has known before. There, she discovers herself again, leading her to contemplate the possibility of undoing the vow she made so long ago.
Directed by Chris Modoono
Where to watch: Netflix
Left by his wife, broody and foul-mouthed fifth-grade teacher, Ethan Collins, has no partner, no writing prospects, and no control over his students—but the one thing he does have is tenure. Knowing he can't be fired by his nemesis, Assistant Principal Gruber (The Office's Kate Flannery), Ethan decides to channel his life's frustrations into the annual school play. Based on the crowd-pleasing short film, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2012, Chris Modoono's hilarious directorial debut is a riotous, deadpan delight, anchored by a fantastic comedic performance from Gil Zabarsky and his ensemble of precocious pre-teens.
The Wannabe
Directed by Nick Sandow
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
A rollicking, real-life crime story of mob culture and amour fou, The Wannabe follows Tommy (Vincent Piazza, aka Boardwalk Empire's Lucky Luciano) and Rose (Boyhood's Patricia Arquette, in one of her first post-Oscar film roles), a couple of married, Gotti-obsessed ex-cons who get their moment in the sun when they begin robbing New York's mafia elite in the early nineties.
One More Time (Previous Title: When I Live My Life Over Again)
Directed by Robert Edwards
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
After one too many big city problems, Jude (Amber Heard) heads to the Hamptons home of her father (Christopher Walken), an over-the-hill crooner desperately charting his musical comeback. She soon recalls that spending time at home with her father presents its own particular set of challenges.
Wondrous Boccaccio
Directed by Paolo Taviani, Vittorio Taviani
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube, Vudu
Set against the backdrop of a 14th century, black plague-stricken Florence, ten young men and women escape to a country estate where they spend their days telling stories of love, fate, and resurrection. From legendary Italian filmmaking brothers Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, directors of the Palme d'Or winning Fiorile and Golden Bear award-winning Caesar Must Die, Wondrous Boccaccio is a visual and poetic tribute to the stories that emerged from one of the darkest periods in Italian history, and the imaginations that quietly fueled them.
¡Go Sebastien Go!
Directed by Eva Longoria
Where to watch: WatchESPN
Watch ¡Go Sebastien Go! and scenes from other entries in ESPN's Verses series, shining a light on achievement both inside and out of the arena.
All-American Family
Where to watch: CNN
Directed by Andrew Jenks
Welcome to Pleasanton, California. This affluent suburban neighborhood is quintessential USA, not excluding the local high school football team that everyone cherishes: The Eagles. The Pedersen family has been at the center of it all, having four generations star on the team. Unlike other teams, the players on the Eagles are all deaf.
The Artist Is Absent: A Short Film on Martin Margiela
Directed by Alison Chernick
Where to watch: YouTube, Vimeo
For over twenty years, Martin Margiela has been a major force in fashion. Yet his influence is inescapable, the man himself remains elusive, determined to maintain his anonymity in an age of celebrity. Margiela's story is narrated by fashion's biggest names, elucidating how he reshaped fashion to fit his vision.
Better to Live
Directed by Linda G. Mills
Where to watch: BettertoLiveProject
In this edgy and upbeat musical doc, university drama majors tap into their superhero artistic powers to tackle the complex issues of anxiety, cutting, and suicide, as they build an unexpected musical sketch comedy "reality" for 5000 college freshmen at Madison Square Garden.
Body Team 12
Directed by David Darg
Where to watch: HBOGO
Body Team 12 workers have one of the most dangerous and gruesome jobs in the world: collecting the dead from the streets of the Ebola zone. Told through the eyes of a female body, this film explores the philosophy of Time magazine's persons of the year: The Ebola workers of West Africa.
Directed by Genéa Gaudet
Where to watch: Vimeo
In 1974, a Mormon missionary finds his world turned upside down when he falls in love with a handsome Italian Communist. With original 8mm film and fierce storytelling, Tom Clark recounts a love story set against the backdrop of coastal Italy wrought with faith, identity, cigarettes, and Thorazine.
Every Day
Directed by Gabe Spitzer
Where to watch: WatchESPN
At 86, Joy Johnson was the oldest woman to run the 2013 New York City Marathon. This is the story of an inspiring athlete with an uncommon passion for her sport, and for life.
The Gnomist
Directed by Sharon Liese
Where to watch: CNN
Last spring, beautifully-crafted fairy homes and doors custom built to fit the hollows of trees mysteriously popped up on a heavily-wooded walking trail in the Firefly Forest, located in Overland Park, KS. When people started leaving notes for the fairies—disclosing their deepest struggles and greatest hopes— they are surprised when the fairies respond.
The Greatest Catch Ever
Directed by Spike Lee
Where to watch: WatchESPN
In Super Bowl XLII, the Giants were down to the undefeated New England Patriots when Eli Manning spotted David Tyree, setting up one of the most renowned plays in football history.
My Enemy, My Brother
Directed by Ann Shin
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon, GooglePlay, YouTube
Zahed was an Iranian boy who ran away from home to join the army. Najah was a 19-year-old Iraqi with a wife and son when he was conscripted to fight. When they meet on the battlefield, Zahed risks his life to save Najah. Twenty-five years later they meet again by sheer chance in Canada.
We Live This
Directed by James Burns
Where to watch: Vimeo
We Live This is the story of four boys from the projects who have come together to pursue their dreams. Most new Yorkers who ride the MTA have opinions about them, but what lies beneath these young performers is more than what meets the eye.
Directed by Evan Ari Kelman
Where to watch: Vimeo
On the night of a highway truck robbery, 14-year-old Jamie is told by his older brother to stay home. Determined to prove himself, Jamie sneaks out and joins the others, inserting himself into the center of the action. As the night veers increasingly off-course, Jamie will finally have the chance to show his true character.
Boogaloo and Graham
Directed by Michael Lennox
Where to watch: iTunes, Amazon/Gaia, GooglePlay
Jamesy and Malachy are over the moon when their soft-hearted dad presents them with two baby chicks—declaring themselves vegetarian and dreaming of running a chicken farm. The boys are in for a shock when they hear that big changes are coming to the family.
Café Glass
Directed by Wen Ren
Where to watch: YouTube
In the future, online dating becomes the socially acceptable way to communicate and connect. Zayn, a student studying at Cafe Glass, is forced to go offline when the Internet suddenly turns off, in order to find a mysterious profile whom he believes might be the one.
Future Relic 03
Directed by Daniel Arsham
Where to watch: YouTube
The moon has been excavated for thirty years, per the work of Dr. Mattias Rey. His daughter, Lona, returns to his laboratory, abandoned after he went missing. Lona continues her deceased dad's work and speaks to a remaining statue of him in an effort to find guidance.
George and the Vacuum
Directed by Chadd Harbold
Where to watch: Vimeo
George and Lacy walk through the streets of Brooklyn and revisit their memories.
The Girlfriend Experience
Directed by Mark Kunerth
Where to watch: Amazon
Getting over a breakup of someone we love can make us do things we normally wouldn't do. In The Girlfriend Experience, a young man's plan for a no-strings attached encounter is not nearly as easy and uncomplicated as it first seems.
Directed by Micah Levin
Where to watch: Vimeo
In a not-too-distant future the air we breathe is owned and distributed by a mega-corporation named Illuminet. Anyone who poses a threat to Illuminet is hunted down with drones and exterminated. Oxygen dealer Winston Willis faces off with a mysterious buyer who seems to know Winston's darkest secret.
Let's Not Panic
Directed by Heather Jack
Where to watch: Vimeo
Let's Not Panic is an apocalyptic comedy about love and neuroses. When an asteroid threatens to hit New York, Sadie, a neurotic and anxious 20-something, embarks on a quest from Brooklyn to Manhattan to reunite with her therapist, who she is in love with. She believes they can finally be together in a post-apocalyptic world since the rules keeping them apart will cease to exist.
Merry Xmas
Directed by Boman Modine
Where to watch: Amazon, GooglePlay, iTunes, YouTube
Merry Xmas tells the story of a mischievous father (Dick Van Dyke) who calls his very busy kids (Matthew Modine and Glenne Headly) to tell them that after 55 years of marriage, he and their mom (Valerie Harper) are getting divorced. Horrified by the news, the children prepare to fly home to stop the divorce and save their parent's marriage.
A Mighty Nice Man
Directed by Jonathan Dee
Where to watch: Vimeo
Charlotte and her friend Emilie compete for the attention of a dashing, albeit significantly older stranger. The stranger tempts Charlotte away from her friend by offering her a ride in his automobile, which Charlotte accepts. Inside the car, Charlotte feels trapped, sensing the danger she is in and the man's predatory intentions.
Directed by Thomas Ikimi
Where to watch: Vimeo, YouTube
A recruit to a prototype military drone program arrives at a remote diner and is faced with an unexpected chain of events.
Directed by Stefan Georgiou
Where to watch: Vimeo
Dan and Mia haven't had sex since before the birth of their son. Three months on, Dan feels forced to take extreme action and makes the decision to dress as Dr. Frank-N-Furter from The Rocky Horror Picture Show in a ham-fisted attempt to get Mia back in the mood.
The Shaman
Directed by Marco Kalantari
Where to watch: Vimeo
In the dark year 2204, the world has seen 73 years of continuous war. The face of conflict has changed. People kill people but they now rely on giant, intelligent battle machines to fight. Mankind has re-discovered Shamanism and the Generals on both sides use these well-trained spiritual warriors to face the threat of machines.
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green
Where to watch: YouTube
A young black man is put to the test when he gets stopped by the police on his way home from practice in this eye-opening drama.
Directed by Roman Kaelin, Falko Paeper, and Florian Wittmann
Where to watch: Vimeo
Wrapped combines time-lapse photography with visual effects to present a view on nature's processes that are usually unseen by the naked eye. Equipped with a genuinely new perspective, Wrapped is a vivid chronicle of how the things around us are perpetually connected and interacting with each other.
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Fumaria officinalis, which is also known as fumitory or earth smoke, is a rarely used herb in contemporary alternative medicine. This plant is believed by some North American and European herbalists to possess pain relieving, astringent, detoxifying, bile salt stimulating, laxative, sudorific, diuretic, digestive, liver stimulating, sedative, skin healing and anti-parasitic properties. Nonetheless, some German and French alternative medical practitioners consider the plant to be their medicine of choice for the purification of the blood. Other applications for the Fumaria officinalis include the treatment of acne, poor digestion, eczema, upset stomach, gallbladder conditions, parasitic infection, muscle spasticity, bacterial infection, water retention, constipation, hypothyroidism and sclerosis of the liver.
Fumaria officinalis is rich in pharmacologically active constituents, no single one of which can be considered responsible for all of its medicinal properties. Most research has focused on the isoquinoline alkaloids sinactine, bulbocapnine, sanguinarine, protopine, canadine, N-methylhydrastine, coptisine, fumaritine, corydaline, fumariline, dicentrine, fumaricine, cryptopine, some of which are potentially toxic when administered in high doses. The results from a preliminary study on the use of Fumaria officinalis alkaloids for the treatment of cardiovascular inflammation and cardiac arrhythmia have been promising, although relatively large doses of protopine and fumoficinaline were required to be effective. A 15-day trial of the herb in diabetic rats found that using the plant resulted in statistically significant reductions in creatinine, blood glucose and cholesterol when compared with the control group.
Fumaria officinalis extracts have also been investigated in the management of the symptoms of psoriasis. The German prescription drug Fumaderm®, used as a treatment for the condition, was developed from a chemical derived from the plant. Monomethyl fumarate is believed to work by inhibiting effects on keratinocyte reproduction and stimulating effects on an anti-inflammatory mediator profile in human white blood cells.
The most promising findings have been in the use of the plant or its extracts for the treatment of various hepatic and hepatobiliary disorders. Several studies have found that chemicals within the plant inhibit hepatic damage and help reduce the blockage of bile ducts. Extremely favorable results have been found with the use of the proprietary formulation Oddibil® in the treatment of biliary dyskinesia and cholecystopathy, with one study finding 80% and 70% improvement in the respoective patient populations. The United States Food and Drug Administration, however, has not made any judgements as to the safety or efficacy of Fumaria officinalis or any of its preparations in the treatment of any medical condition.
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Air-sea fluxes are a critical link in the climate system, representing the transfer of heat, fresh water, momentum, carbon dioxide, oxygen, and other gases between the ocean and atmosphere. Our present understanding of air-sea fluxes remains limited, particularly in the Southern Ocean with its strong surface to interior connections. Recent developments in�in situ�observing systems, satellite observations, and coupled assimilation mean that we are now poised to make a significant step forward in quantifying air-sea fluxes. This workshop will bring together investigators focused on Southern Ocean air-sea fluxes (observational and modeling), investigators with global perspective on fluxes, and users of flux products, to prioritize observational needs in terms of impact and feasibility.
The goals of this workshop are to identify observational needs for air-sea fluxes related to oceanic and atmospheric processes, to develop a coherent international strategy for routine observation of surface fluxes, and to articulate requirements in order to nominate air-sea fluxes as Essential Ocean Variables and Essential Climate Variables.� The workshop will
There are a number of documents that will be useful in framing the discussions of the two breakout sessions:
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1) GCOS ECVs are listed here:�https://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/gcos/index.php?name=EssentialClimateVariables
2) Paper on the concept of ECVs:�http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/gcos/documents/bams_ECV_article.pdf
3) US CLIVAR paper here
4) SOOS Air-Sea Fluxes Working Group proposal (DRAFT)
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1) Draft paper�from WCRP data advisory council on data set quality assessment (review comments can be sent to Michel Rixen (firstname.lastname@example.com))
2) WMO Year of Polar Prediction (YOPP) Implementation Plan
3) Southern Ocean community response to YOPP Implementation Plan�
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Thanksgiving is tomorrow! I've begun to reflect on the things that I'm really, truly thankful for - and as I sat down to write this post, I realized how truly thankful I am for the music community that the internet has fostered and allowed to grow and shrink simultaneously. I've found so many bands through blogs, forums, social media, and a few incredibly innovative websites that continue to blow me away on a daily basis. So I want to use today's post to introduce you to some of those resources, and the community that's so important to me.
First - a giant, gleeful shout-out to Bandcamp. For those unfamiliar, Bandcamp is a tool that allows artists to sell their music directly to their fans, in a simple, straightforward manner. The artist receives the majority of the money (At least 80%) and can name their prices, etc. Additionally, you can listen to entire albums before buying. As more and more artists embrace this medium, I hope more and more people buy their music here, as opposed to funneling money into iTunes, money Apple certainly doesn't need. Also, as of today, Bandcamp is beta testing a social component to their site, in which users can share things they've bought, interact with artists and other fans, and discover phenomenal music. You have to check this site out. Below, here are links to a few awesome songs I found in about ten minutes of exploring the new functions, all of which are phenomenal.
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Also, feel free to check out my beta profile over there, and see what I'm buying/collecting. Here's the link: http://bandcamp.com/musicmeansfamily
Daytrotter is the brainchild of Sean Moeller, who lives over in Rock Island, IL. If you haven't checked out this site yet, you need to. Daytrotter features daily live sessions from tons of artists, both established and new, with awesome mini write-ups and illustrations, and all of the recordings are fabulous. A $24 yearly membership gives you access to all of the downloads you can fit on your computer, and it's one of the best gifts I've given myself in a while. Additionally, you can download their app to your phone and listen to new sessions all day long, which is pretty great for work/transit/etc.
Here's a link to their phenomenal session from late last year with The Lumineers. Listen, check it out, and then get a membership. You really won't regret it. Daytrotter - Lumineers
The Blogosphere
There are so many wonderful independent music blogs around right now, that are infinitely more valuable than the garden variety Stereogum/Pitchfork crap - and you should be reading them. Here's a few I love.
Songs For The Day - This blog, run by my friend Adam, highlights a new song or two or seven everyday that you should check out. His recommendations are generally perfect. And he's a pretty cool dude.
Folk Hive - Another small blog, this one from Missouri. Sam(antha) who writes it, is a wonderful writer with great taste in music. Please pay her site a visit.
Fuel/Friends - This is the blog that got me into blogging. Heather is a beautiful writer, and her interaction with, and support of, the music community is really sweet. Every so often she posts an amazing chapel session, recorded near her home in Colorado, and you can download them for free. Today she posted this gem from Hey Marseilles. Watch the video below, then check out her blog and download the session (and all of the other sessions too).
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Check out all of these awesome things. Enjoy your turkey tomorrow. Enjoy friends & family. I probably won't pust again until Saturday, so if you do shop on Friday, my only request is that you do your best to shop local. Visit cool stores in your neighborhood. Participate in Record Store Day. Get some really cool limited release records from The Lumineers, The White Stripes, and tons more. Most importantly, don't stress. Love you all!


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For the second year in a row, Zero-Energy Plans has won the coveted 2010 Built Green® Washington "Net Zero Energy Home of the Year". This years award was presented to the ZEP Y/F-1 home's owners at the kick-off dinner for the regional MBAKS Built Green® Conference in Bellevue, Washington. In attendance were top Green Builders from around the region. Once again, CVH Inc. was the builder for this spectacularly efficient home.
On March 5th, 2009, CVH Inc. was presented with the Built Green® Washington "Net Zero Energy Home of the Year" award for the S-1 plan, designed by Zero-Energy Plans LLC.


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The Top Social Media Networks for Businesses
How do I attract more customers? As a business owner chances are you have asked yourself this question many times. A recent Citibank survey found that 40 percent of small business owners intend to use social media networks to market and expand their business in 2012. It's understandable if you are a little hesitant about getting started; to help calm some nerves, here are a few of the top social media networks for businesses to use.
With over 845 million users, Facebook is a huge community of potential customers that you need to be able to connect with. Start by creating a business page to share your story and begin building your brand online. Make sure to set up your notifications to email you when someone has engaged with your brand. This way you can monitor and join in the conversations with your fans.
Tip: A Facebook profile is must have for any business, its user base is too large for you to ignore.
Even though Google's social network hasn't created much buzz doesn't mean you should ignore it. Google+ could be considered the most powerful yet underutilized social media network to date. Jump on it early; as it grows you'll start seeing the benefits.
Tip: Google's Search plus Your World feature offers a tremendous opportunity for customer referrals through personalized search results.
Twitter is a great tool for instantly engaging with your customers. Are you running a limited time special? Send a tweet. It is a unique type of social network that can help you connect with customers instantaneously. Be sociable, interesting, and genuine when connecting with your followers as well as following them back.
Tip: With the use of smart phones Twitter conversations often take place in real-time. So if possible be ready to respond right away.
Deciding which key social media networks to participate in is a big step. I would recommend developing a social media guideline to focus your online business activities. Building your online presence will take time, just like building your business did. Tools like Hootsuite will help you make the best use of your time.
Many businesses are starting to see the advantages that utilizing these social media networks offer. Don't let these advantages go to your competition, get started now.


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There is this one place in your house where your guests are guaranteed to spend some time alone. So if you don't want to spend a fortune but make that impression; Here are a few ideas which will make your bathroom beautiful.
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1. Keep it Simple
The more clear the space is the more Beautiful it looks. Bathrooms need to be tidy and uncluttered. To keep it clean and simple avoid unnecessary stuff. The essentials are toothbrush holder, cup and a hand wash. If you have a large space then you may add up a few accessories like candles.
2. Fresh Flowers
We always feel fresh with the nature. Adding fresh flowers can make the place pretty and soothing. Flowers can serve as the main decor in the bathrooms as they incorporate color in your bathroom. People rarely think of decorating with flowers, but it smells and looks beautiful.
3. Classic Linens
No one wants to see the old yellow towel of yours for years. Instead you should go with the white linen, which reminds you of the hotels. They are easy to clean with bleach. To make it feel cohesive you can compliment the rest of the space with white terry cloth or shower curtain.
4. Make if Feel Like A Room
To hang an art piece in your bathroom is not weird just as you would in your living room. A vintage cupboard to store the linens, antique rug and light fixture will make you feel like - it's a continuation of the rest your house. You and your guests will feel right at home if you treat it as a small living space.
5. Risk it.
If you have that feeling of doing something way different from your entire house. Bathroom is a great place for your creativity. Add a colorful wallpaper or a dark hue to make the white pop. To bring in some drama to the space bring in some light fixture or unique mirror. It's a small room, if something goes wrong it won't be an expensive fix. Bathroom is a place where you can go out of your comfort zone to decor. Who knows, it might pay off!


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St. Tropez has charm enough to attract 6 million visitors a year
St. Tropez, France — The sexy, sunny siren of the Cote d'Azur, St. Tropez, has been luring men to the French Riviera long before Brigitte Bardot made it a jet-set touchstone with the 1956 film "And God Created Woman." People have been drawn since prehistoric times to this once-simple fishing village on the Mediterranean. Today, just the name conjures images of cafe society sybarites and celebrities, which is part of the mystique that attracts 6 million visitors a year.
The summer months are the most active, with super yachts docked in the marina and private chateau parties for the bling-bling crowd. Hotels are booked well in advance of the onslaught, so many just make it a day trip, taking ferries from Nice and Cannes (pronounced "can" not "con").
In a day, you can only scratch the surface of the St. Tropez (pronounced tro-PAY) experience. Bardot, who used to summer here as a girl, knows better than anyone that it requires a leisurely pace to fully appreciate its pleasures. She was to celebrate her 80th birthday last week at her wisteria-covered property, La Madrague. An animal rights activist, she gave up her film career in the 1970s and founded The Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals. She does much of her work from her home in St. Tropez.
Narrow streets wind uphill from the harbor to the Citadel, a popular tourist destination with great views of the Gulf of St. Tropez and a museum that offers a comprehensive history lesson of the town from its days as a shipping port, fishing village and Allied landing site in 1944.
Artists, writers and designers were among the first of the famous to discover the town's saturated colors and golden light. Among them were Henri Matisse, Paul Signac and Coco Chanel. They undoubtedly sipped rosé and indulged in the decadent pastries and people watching at Senequier.
Established in 1887, the cafe looks out on the harbor and the parade of natives and visitors who stroll the promenade. You can't miss it with its red awning, chairs and tables. It's best to sit inside by the cozy original bar when the Mistral is blowing, whipping the sea to a froth and turning the sky a deep, September blue. If you do nothing else in St. Tropez, order its tarte Tropezienne, a cream-filled slice of heaven.
La Tarte Tropezienne, established in 1955 by pastry chef Alexandre Micka, is the original home of the dessert that Bardot and the "Woman" film crew enjoyed. There are several La Tarte Tropezienne shops around town, but eating is only one of the sensory experiences that put St. Tropez on travelers' itineraries. Swimming, sailing or sunning on the beaches are the others.
It costs about 30 euros for a mattress or lounge chair at one of the private beach clubs and another 60 euros or so for lunch. Plage de Pampelonne is home to some of the more well-known, including Club 55, which began as the canteen for "And God Created Woman." Today, it is the favorite of Hollywood elite and newly wealthy Russians.
Tahiti Beach is older and less expensive. There are public beaches as well, but the true "drunken lunch" — with techno music and ample amounts of chilled rosé — is best experienced at the beach clubs.
Le Ponche is one of the smaller town beaches near the old fishing port. Above it is Hotel Restaurant Bar de la Ponch, a fishermen's watering hole that began to attract patrons with panache such as Pablo Picasso and actress Jeanne Moreau. Today, it's a five-star hotel that retains a very authentic ambiance. To the owner, Madame Simone Duckstein, it is home. She inherited it from her father and has lived in St. Tropez her entire life. She remembers Picasso spending afternoons in the restaurant and Bardot and crew playing at the beach below. Now 70, she continues to greet and seat customers. "Now you know who I am," she said after introducing herself. Her 18-room hotel is the epitome of charm.
A less-expensive but wonderfully homey and inviting option is the three-star Hotel des Lices. It's just a short walk from the Place des Lices (pronounced "lease"), where people congregate under rows of mature London plane trees to play a game of boules (much like bocce) or sip a drink at Le Cafe.
Every Tuesday and Saturday, lanes between the trees are packed with tents for a festive market where all manner of food, flowers and goods are on offer. Cheese, breads, linen tunics, art, silver, baskets, pottery, hats, handbags and salami are sold, but unlike most markets, there is no haggling. You only have from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to see it, touch it, buy it. When you're done, head across the street to the brasserie Le Sporting, a great place to eat with the locals and those who wish they were.
Make sure to be in St. Tropez on at least one of the market days, but if you miss it there's still plenty of shopping on its cobbled, medieval streets. Chanel, Hermes and hundreds of unique boutiques beckon alongside butcher shops, bakeries and a morning fish market that helps to keep year-round inhabitants connected to their roots. You would need an entire summer to explore all of the shops. Thankfully, a shopping map is available. It can help you find gems such as Bla Bla, an original St. Tropez boutique with a Bohemian, gypsy vibe.
If you need a break from all that shopping, get a little culture at the town's many art galleries and Le musee de l'Annonciade. It was built in the early 1500s as the Chapel of Our Lady of the Annunciation as a sanctuary for repentant sailors, and was converted to a pleasant, little museum in 1922. Updated in the 1950s, it overlooks the harbor and contains works by Signac, Matisse and Bonnard, among others.
At the height of the tourist season, it's hard to hear the soothing sounds of birds, cicadas and waves that are the natural soundtrack of St. Tropez. But you can find them by hiking uphill along the country roads. Above the town are the chateaus built in the early part of the last century. One, Chateau de la Messardiere, was built as a private residence in the 19th century but was turned into lodging to help support the family after the patriarch died. It passed through a series of owners until 1989, when it was expanded into a five-star luxury resort with 24/7 shuttle service into town. If you prefer to move freely and not rely on a shuttle, stay in town and visit the chateau for lunch or dinner on the terrace overlooking the famous beaches of the Bay of Pampelonne.
From Sept. 27 to Oct. 5, St. Tropez will host Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez. Sailors will replace jet-setters in the cafes and restaurants as 300 sailboats, some classic and some modern, will arrive from around the world to race.
Stay more than a day whatever time of year you go. The longer you stay, the longer you will want to. It is hard to resist the song of the siren that is St. Tropez.
If you go
Fly into Nice International Airport. From the center of Nice, you can take a train or a ferry to St. Tropez. The train stops in St. Raphael and you can take a bus from there. The other option is to rent a car and drive from the airport. You can rent a nice manual Citroen for about 115 euros a day or a loaded Mercedes for more than 300 euros a day. If you do that, make sure your hotel offers parking.
What to do
Eat:The Tropezienne
Drink:The rosé wine or Blonde, a beer exclusive to St. Tropez
Visit:The Citadel and the L'Annonciade museum and stroll by pointillist Paul Signac's home, La Hune on Paul Signac Road
Shop:Because it is inevitable in St. Tropez
Donate to:The Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals


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What if you went to Amazon.com and found a product (like a cherry pitter) that would make life better and the price was not listed.
What if it said "call for pricing" would you call? Would you buy it?
In today's day of overnight shipping and instant delivery via drones we are becoming more and more accustom to instant gratification. That philosophy is also permeating the business to business marketplace.
Sign up for a webinar, download this white paper and we'll contact you to do a demo of our software. These sales techniques don't work well anymore.
SaaS (Software as a service) has changed all that.
We now expect to know how much a product or a service is going to cost on a monthly basis. Without having to talk to a salesperson. Shoot we even expect that there is a custom pricing option on everything where we can call and discuss our needs (or a bulk discount) but we typically just go for the packages as listed.
You know it's true for you and your business as well.
Connex has been recommending to our B2B clients to publish their pricing and so we've taken it upon ourselves to follow our own recommendation. Our pricing is now public here. There are still plenty of caveats but you should be able to know what it will cost to work with Connex based on this page.
Does this help or hurt our business?
Will people be scared off from working with us because we're too expensive and haven't made enough of a sales pitch to justify that cost?
If so there are larger problems than publishing our pricing structure.
Time will tell, but I fully believe that this is the right thing to do.


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Mediation and arbitration are alternative ways to resolve your dispute without going to trial. Mediation is a settlement conference where the parties attempt to voluntarily settle their case with the help of a mediator. Fred Barbour and Scott Jones are certified mediators, and have been selected by lawyers to assist other parties by serving as mediator. They have mediated complex business disputes, insurance claims, medical malpractice cases, real estate, condemnation, and land boundary matters, auto accident, truck accident and other vehicle cases involving personal injury, business dissolutions, and almost every other type of case litigated in the state and federal courts in North Carolina. This experience gives the lawyers in the firm insight into what works, and what doesn't, in moving disputes toward successful resolution.
Arbitration is a less formal hearing than trial, and often saves time and money over traditional litigation. The arbitrator (or panel of arbitrators) decides the case on the evidence presented and the law. Fred Barbour has served as arbitrators in a number of cases, making the determination of liability and damages for the parties in cases involving business and personal injury. All firm lawyers have successfully represented parties in numerous mediation and arbitration proceedings.


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Document management – riding the tsunami
- 11 October, 2010 12:11
Riding the document tsunami
Who said document management wasn't sexy?
You would be hard pressed to pick the most infamous case in our times of information management gone wrong — Watergate, 9/11, Lehman Brothers, Big Tobacco?
Missing: Two computer discs holding the name, address, date of birth, national insurance number and bank details of 25 million people in the UK
But no matter what the content is or how you manage it, failure is not an option. CIOs know that in a world that demands records be maintained for seven years, it is possible to live with some information disarray, but not information chaos. And given the high cost of paper storage, electronic solutions are now essential.
Unlocking the power of documents
Former head of wealth management IT for HSBC, Peter Dugdale, says that with the growth in electronic communications, people who need to access historic records are comfortable using computerised solutions to locate and analyse linked data elements. There is a natural desire to use these same methods to access information formerly held on paper.
Professionals spend up to 15 per cent of their time reading information, but up to 50 per cent looking for it
"So although document management processes add up-front effort in the document capture stage, the storage cost is much lower than physical paper storage, and the information value of the document is unlocked, allowing the contents to be searched, aggregated, filtered and analysed in a way that is simply not possible with paper records."
But what about the world's impending storage crunch? Analysts at research firm IDC say that between now and 2020 the amount of digital information created and replicated in the world will grow to almost 35 trillion gigabytes. IDC chief research officer, John F Gantz, says the influx of consumer technologies into the workplace at the same time will create stresses on organisations that must manage, store, protect, and dispose of all this electronic content.
"If you have ever suffered from information overload or been bombarded with emails, texts, instant messages, documents, pictures, videos and social network invitations, get ready — this is just the beginning."
Infinite retention, infinite waste
As a provider of security, storage and systems management, Symantec is only too happy to report how parlous information management has become. The firm's 2010 Information Management Health Check Survey found that a majority of enterprises do not follow their own advice when it comes to information management.
Large organisations lose a document every 12 seconds
(Cuadra Associates)
"Infinite retention results in infinite waste," says Symantec vice-president of product management for its information management group, Brian Dye.
Users send and receive an average of 133 email messages per day
(Radicati Group)
Xtralis CIO, Simarjit Chhabra, says the very words 'document management' run like a chill down the spine of many IT executives. But he believes this is an attitude that ignores its rich benefits.
"Some of us shy away because we believe document management is a waste of time or a waste of resources," says Chhabra. "But if deployed correctly, it can give your organisation a strategic advantage over competitors. If only your sales manager could find the details of that competitive bid you won four years ago. If only you could find that multi-year contract you inherited from your predecessor to cajole a vendor who isn't performing. If only… ...
Large organisations lose a document every 12 seconds
(Cuadra Associates)
No pain no gain
This is what Paul Tedder has done. The CIO at Shine Lawyers and his IT team have recently endured the pain of a document management refresh and they are now basking in its gain.
Shine Lawyers has built a business — from three to 22 offices in the past five years — on a trio of core values: Standing up for the little guy, daring to be different, and staying ahead of the pack. Tedder says being able to keep all the documentation the firm produces and make it available to 350 staff across its offices has played a role in this rapid growth.
"We use our document management system as a way to be innovative," says Tedder. "It has managed our internally-produced documents for about 14 years, and in the last couple of years we have used it for incoming documents as well."
Companies spend $20 in labour to file a document, $120 in labour to find a misfiled document, and $220 in labour to reproduce a lost document
Shine worked with LawMaster for two years to develop eFile — a project that centred on gaining acceptance among staff and fitting the firm's culture. There were false starts, some tweaks, and it took time to get internal processes right. LawMaster had to revise some of its work with Shine's business heads to establish the system.
Following a pilot in one of Shine's offices, and further enhancements with LawMaster, Shine flicked the switch on its revamped DMS in May this year.
"There were some energetic discussions with LawMaster along the way, to ensure they had a solution that worked for us and others," says Tedder. "By sharing IP we were able to reach a common objective.
"Our internal goal was to get a senior manager to say he would not go back to using physical files, and we've achieved that. He's now an advocate. The new goal is to have every office using the DMS for incoming correspondence as well as for internal documents. We now have the technology and the processes in place to do that. We believe we can get to a stage where our lawyers attend court with only their laptop, which will contain all the documentation they require."
Tedder says Shine Lawyers has its own knowledge management function within SharePoint and the firm plans to improve its integration with the workflow in LawMaster to make it easier for its lawyers to reach conclusions based on case history and tort decisions.
"We are also investing heavily in our business intelligence," says Tedder. "We have had limited BI to date, but we are looking to use some SharePoint functionality to get data out of LawMaster and access the wealth of content in our documents. We have seven to 10 years worth of documents out there which contain some fantastic information. We want to be able to use it. We want our newest employee to have the same benefit of knowledge as someone who has been at the firm for years."
Achtung baby
Finally, a word of caution...
The Real Story Group (formerly CMS Watch) is an analyst firm that serves as a buyer's advocate, claiming to tell 'the real story' about content technologies. Its sharp minds are backed by sharp tongues.
"We often do not recommend to our research subscribers that they invest in more technology; rather that they understand better what tools and platforms they own already, and make best use of them," says Alan Pelz-Sharpe, principal analyst and director at The Real Story Group.
"Likewise, we have no problem advising our customers to think twice before diving headfirst into projects that are based on the belief that automation in itself equals improved business. For IT professionals, it is taken as a matter of faith that automation improves efficiency; that making paper-based documents and processes electronic is, in and of itself, a default benefit. But experience in the real world paints a more mixed and problematic picture."
Pelz-Sharpe cites the troublesome transition of electronic patient care records by Britain's National Health Service — four years late and £10 billion over budget — as a classic example of what can go wrong in electronic content management (ECM). "And, as for the rather cynical attempt of the ECM industry to push the benefits of green IT, digital data is often no more green than paper. Sometimes it's worse.
"Whether you buy a full ECM suite from the likes of EMC or IBM; document and records management solutions from HP, Objective, or Laserfiche; or even opt for the SharePoint route, you will fix precisely nothing with the technology itself. Change comes from understanding and adroitly changing your underlying business requirements and structures, along with both your current and future business processes."


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After enjoying the 2010 One Book, One Community selection, I decided to check out previous selections. I recently read Hominids by Robert J. Sawyer, which was the selection for One Book, One Community in 2005.
The book is about a Neanderthal scientist whose quantum computing experiment opens a bridge between his Earth and ours. On his Earth, it is humans who went extinct while Neanderthals survived and evolved.
There are many parallels between each version of Earth, and main extreme differences. There are mammoths and mastodons still living with the Neanderthals. They still live a hunter/gather lifestyle, with no agriculture. Their Earth is healthy and vibrant, without the pollution and overcrowding of our Earth.
Reading the book, several times I found myself thinking that the Neanderthal Earth sounded like a much better place to live. Safe, clean, and healthy. They have less personal freedom as everything they do is recorded, they have no beliefs of religion, men live separate from women except 4 days a month, and there is only one month a decade when they conceive children. Many modern people would take exception to these differences, but I don't. Overall, I think their Earth sounds splendid.
The book really makes you think about the choices humans have made regarding how they live, and what they have accomplished. It is very thought provoking. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
Rating: 4/5
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Lamp of the year 2012
The competition "Lamp of the year" takes place annually in the internet. Twelve lamps are selectable in the voting. The winners are chosen by the user: by you.
The title "Lamp of the year" is a kind of public prize and a special honour for the winner. The three best-placed lamps are awarded in spring/ summer of the year in the Kaiserhaus Arnsberg, Germany.
The three best lamps of 2012 were:
1st place
CLEO [Design: 08/16 quergedacht]
It is a lamp for all cases: Read in every situation because it is possible with Cleo, with the correct light direction and amount, whether to relax or to work concentrated. The pretty thing of it is that the used LED technique "only" influenced the new form – the Holtkötter popular comfort at this kind of lamp is obvious – with a good book, a magazine or at work.
Reading lamps in their most different variants as floor lamp edition (for the sofa), as wall lamp (to read in the bed) or at the desk (while working) are a long-term domain of the manufacturer Holtkötter. The experience of the designers Martin Neveling and Torsten Cramer from 08/16 quergedacht made it possible for them to create a family of lamps that consequently implements LED-technique with Cleo.
Manufacturer: Holtkötter Leuchten
2nd place
NLC [Design: Constantin Wortmann]
Attractive, distinctive and also exciting is how NLC acts on the first sight. That's the interesting thing of it. The head of Medusa reaches our deepest thoughts as well as the wickerwork of a treetop.
The shape changes with every angle it is watchen drom. Whether as single spotlight or hanged in a group – NLC sets accents in white, black or silver. Contemporaneous – and efficient while chosing the illuminant. A next designed, dimmable LED illuminant is also sustainable as the non-dimmable LED and ESL bulbs.
Manufacturer: Next
3rd place
Up to 50 different light sources of the Ambiance series could be controlled wirelessly via remote control. The unusual thing is that coloured light and white light are combinable. The pendant lamps can be completed with further floor and table lamps if desired.
All the spots spread warm white light downwards out of a clear or white matt light source and colourful, decorative light upwards. While halogen lamps create the white light, LEDs make life more colourful if desired.
The nuances are chosen on a scale with the included remote control. The contrast of colours, as well as the brightness of the white light are regulated continuously.
Manufacturer: Philips


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About US
We are Chalmers solar team
It all started with a course in product development - now it´s a non-profit, student driven project.
One of the reasons why this project started was to encourage students to work with environmental and sustainable technology. However, this project will also provide a unique opportunity to develop real-life experiences in business and engineering. We believe this will help our members to grow as individuals, professionals and as engineering students.
The team consists of one team leader and five subgroups which contains a total of 20 team members. The five sub-teams all have a different responsibility.
Let us start with the engineering team. Three students who all study mechatronics. Their main tasks are: A great expertise the rules and assisting the other teams with, for example, documentation on this project and the construction of the car.
They are the ones who design the car and its mechanical features as the wheel suspension. The car is aerodynamical customized so that it can go as fast as possible. They also are responsible for the interior of the car.
Since the car and the driver need to be able to communicate with each other, this group makes that happen. Through software the driver and the other team members will be able to see how the car is doing without having to open up the vehicle.
In the competition the car will only run on electrical power obtained from solar cells. This team will, by harvesting the solar energy from the our solar collectors, make an as efficient power train as possible. They also develop smart energy storage systems, electrical safety and all other electrical components expected in a car.
Together with the teams above, we will have a car but we also need it to be in Australia instead of Sweden. The logistics group is responsible for the transportation of the car but also the transportation of the team. Everything between flights from Gothenburg to Australia and how we will travel and live within Australia.
It is the marketing team who are responsible for making Chalmers Solar team seen. Through social media, this website and other locations, they will make sure everyone knows about Chalmers Solar team. They also handle the initial contact with potential stakeholders.


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The Algorithm That Tells the Boss Who Might Quit
Wal-Mart, Credit Suisse crunch data to see which workers are likely to leave or stay
Employers want to know who has one foot out the door.
As turnover becomes a bigger worry—and expense—in a tightening labor market, companies including Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG and Box Inc. are analyzing a vast array of data points to determine who is likely to leave a post.
The idea, say people who run analytics teams,...