Joe Flood's Blog, page 57
July 31, 2012
Interview with Morgan Spurlock, Director of Mansome
What makes a man? I had a chance to interview Morgan Spurlock for On Tap magazine. The director of Super Size Me discusses his new documentary Mansome, which explores male vanity in modern America. From beard contests to the epidemic … Continue reading →
July 26, 2012
Is Greenland Melting?
Is Greenland melting? Has the ice cap suddenly disappeared from this frosty island? That’s the conclusion I drew after skimming DCist this morning, which had the headline: Nearly All of Greenland Melted in Span of Four Days, NASA Finds And … Continue reading →
July 20, 2012
Friday Photo: Morning Commuters
In this iPhone photo, morning commuters ride the escalator down into the Dupont Circle Metro. I used Slow Shutter for the long exposure and then modified it in Instagram. This photo is available as a canvas print from Instacanvas.
July 17, 2012
I Was a Game of Thrones Skeptic
I was a Game of Thrones skeptic. When I heard George R.R. Martin described as an “American Tolkien”, I scoffed. This struck me as heresy. Lord of the Rings is one of my favorite books of all time. How could … Continue reading →
July 11, 2012
Photo Walk: Buffalo Bridge and the Bier Baron
This Dupont Circle to Georgetown photo walk is ideal for a late Sunday afternoon. Along the way, you’ll see historic architecture, cute Georgetown homes and find plenty of spots perfect for that classy DC portrait. Where: Dupont Circle/Georgetown What to … Continue reading →
July 6, 2012
Friday Photo: Storm Edition
The storm blew up out of nowhere. One moment, the night was calm. The next, it looked like a hurricane. Waiting until lightning illuminated the scene, I took this iPhone photo out my window. After being Instagrammed, it’s got an … Continue reading →
July 2, 2012
Beasts of the Southern Wild – A Mad Fever Dream of a Movie
Check out my article on Beasts of the Southern Wild for On Tap. It’s one of the most visually stunning movies I’ve seen all year. Set among a crew of misfits in the Louisiana swamps, it’s a harrowing look at … Continue reading →
July 1, 2012
Matthew Modine: Shut Your Mouth
Matthew Modine is at the heart of the mystery that surrounds The Dark Knight Rises. In this email interview I conducted with him for On Tap, the veteran actor discusses joining the iconic movie franchise, as well as his experiences … Continue reading →
June 28, 2012
My Instacanvas Gallery – Photos from Washington, DC
Instacanvas is is a marketplace allowing users to buy and sell Instagram photos as canvas art. This Southern California company has gotten tons of press and has been featured in TechCrunch, Forbes and elsewhere. And I’ve joined in the fun, … Continue reading →
June 27, 2012
How to Get People to Write Content for Your Site
The biggest challenge in being a Web Content Manager is not learning HTML or dealing with the complexities of social media. It is a more prosaic one – how do you get people to write content for your web site? … Continue reading →
