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CBC
a day ago
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How Eadweard Muybridge revolutionized photography and got away with murder
Eadweard Muybridge is best known for his iconic series of photos of a horse in motion that proved it fully left the ground while running. But Muybridge also took impressive landscapes of Alaska and Yosemite National Park, invented cutting-edge photography techniques used in Hollywood blockbusters, and quite literally got away with murder after finding out his wife was having an affair — all of which caught the attention of Canadian animator and graphic novelist Guy Delisle. "I knew Muybridge, but I didn't know all of this life. And I thought, wow, that's crazy. He had gone through so many things that I thought this could be a good subject for a book," said Delisle. Delisle's latest graphic novel, Muybridge, tells the story behind the man whose books, Animals in Motion and The Human Figure in Motion, are still used by animators as reference books today. Here's part of his conversation with Day 6 host Brent Bambury. Let's talk about the images in Animals in Motion, especially the most famous ones of the horses running. When you look at those images, what do you see? There's kind of a strange mix because they look very modern, but you can tell that they are from a very old time and it's back in the days where … they had no instant photo. And he still managed to achieve that for the first time with the horse, so that's why this sequence is very symbolic because that's the achievement of his lifetime. I think he spent seven years just achieving that. And after that, he applied the technique that he developed for the horse at full speed on everything that's moving, basically, animals and humans. But back in the 1800s, there was this unresolved question about whether all four of the horses' hooves leave the ground at the same time, or is one of them always touching the ground to support the animal.... Why was it so important to Edward Muybridge to be able to answer that question? It was not so much important to Muybridge, [but] actually to his sponsor, who was the richest guy in the United States at the time, Leland Stanford, the guy who actually opened up Stanford University later on. He was very rich and he [bred] horses and he was really enthusiastic about horses. He wanted to know exactly how the horse moved in order to breed them better. And it's a bit technical, it's hard to imagine, but it was a big subject at the time between horse people. And he asked Muybridge because he was a famous photographer.… He asked him to take a picture of a horse at full speed. So he had to go to a speed of 1/1,000th of a second to have something clear with not a blurry photo. So they tried and it took a long time, but Stanford is not the kind of guy who you can say no to. So Muybridge had to invent a few things to achieve that. It seems that you suggest that Muybridge was not necessarily interested in the question and the debate about the horse's hooves on the ground, but he was interested in whether the science could be developed, whether the science of photography could answer the question. For him, that was what was important. Is that true? Yeah, I guess he was caught in the question. I don't think he was such a big horse fan. But the question was very interesting because you can see that through all of his life, he has invented stuff. He invented a special lens for his camera to be able to have clouds on pictures, because back in the days when you would take long, like one minute, [to take a] picture, so the sky would be white. So he invented something so that he can add clouds afterwards. So he was the first one to have a very nice sky with clouds in his pictures. So I thought for him, it was a challenge. Like, OK, how can we do that? So he actually invented the shutter. It was like a guillotine system, which goes down very quickly. And he was able to go to one at 1/500th of a second with that. Then at one point, after a few tries he said, "We have to put like 12 cameras in a row. And while the horse is passing in front of these cameras, there's going to be a little wire going to trigger the camera and the horse is going to take the picture while he's running in front." The system worked … so you can see actually that the horse for a few steps is floating. It's not touching the ground. So Stanford had his answer and that was first time, actually, that people would see something that the camera could see, but not the eye could see. So it was quite a breakthrough. While he was away taking photographs, working on commissions, his wife had an affair. Muybridge finds out about this affair and he shoots and kills the man with whom she was having this affair. Muybridge goes to trial for murder and he gets off. Why? What happened? During the trial, he said, "Yeah, I killed that guy because he's probably the father of the kid that I thought was my kid." All the jury were actually men with children and it's in California in 1870, in a state where there were two men for one woman. So the jury decided that he did what he had to do, [so] he walked out of the court freely and under the applause of the people. Muybridge was a huge influence in early photography and then in motion pictures. But as someone now who knows his life very well, and as somebody whose own life is built around the creation of images, what is the thing that stands out the most for you about Edward Muybridge? For me, I still have that book that I've used when I'm an animator, and even though they're technical … they have a feeling of a Victorian era that whenever I look at them, I've always really enjoyed the artistic quality of it.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Nick Offerman Blasts Donald Trump For Cutting National Parks Budget
Hot Topic 🔥 Full coverage and conversation on Politics Nick Offerman has called out President Donald Trump after his 'big, beautiful bill' — which he signed into law earlier this month — slashed hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to America's national parks. 'Let me get this straight, Mr. President. You cut $267 million to get back $90 million. Now, I'm no mathematician but I believe that's called shitting the bed,' said Offerman in an appearance on Tuesday's episode of The Daily Show. 'But then again, I didn't go to Wharton Business College.' The Parks & Recreation star — who portrayed libertarian official Ron Swanson — turned to several news reports detailing how America's 'pastoral gifts' are 'under attack' as staffing levels have seen a notable dip across the National Park System since January, per the National Parks Conservation Association. One clip noted that park scientists, in some cases, have been forced to help clean toilets due to staffing shortages. Offerman — who quipped that the situation is like " Good Will Hunting but in reverse" — stressed that the cuts are a 'huge mistake.' 'No scientist has the strength to clean the skid marks of a man who's been eating beans and campfire hot dogs for the past three days! They're weak,' he joked. He went on to refer to Trump 'shaking down foreigners' after he issued an executive order earlier this month that calls for foreign tourists to face higher park entry fees, a move that the administration expects to generate more than $90 million annually. After highlighting how national parks contributed a record $55.6 billion to the U.S. economy and supported over 415,000 jobs just two years ago, Offerman explained why the parks are a 'true miracle.' 'It is an affordable vacation that everyone can take inside our own borders, whether you're traveling with your family or abandoning your constituents during a crisis,' quipped the actor as a photo of Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) amid his Cancun controversy appeared on screen. Offerman, who recently revealed why Ron Swanson would've 'despised' Trump, then mocked the president for speaking so 'fondly' of national parks in years past. He turned to a 2020 clip of Trump who, when referencing sequoia trees at Yosemite National Park, appeared to pronounce the park's name as 'yo-semites.' 'It's Yosemite,' Offerman remarked. ''Yo, Semites,' is what a bad undercover cop might say to a group of Hasidic Jews.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Netflix's new mystery thriller series is one of the best binge-watches of 2025 so far — and you can stream it now
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. I didn't expect 'Untamed' to grip me the way it did. Netflix's new wilderness-set mystery thriller looked, at first glance, like your standard slow-burn six-episode series: brooding lead, scenic drone shots and just enough murder to justify the 'thriller' label. And sure, it has all of that. But it also has something I didn't see coming, which is actual momentum. The series puts Eric Bana in the leading role as Kyle Turner, a National Parks agent called to Yosemite after a woman is found dead. At first, it seems like a tragic climbing accident. But Turner, who's got just the right amount of baggage and that thousand-yard stare required by all streaming detectives, isn't so sure. What follows is basically a classic murder mystery, just with fewer city streets and more moss-covered rocks. Along the way, he's paired with a rookie ranger, runs into old colleagues and keeps finding himself in situations where you're not sure whether the biggest threat is a person or a bear. And yet, I was into it. 'Untamed' fully embraces its identity as a solid, serious show with a hint of self-importance and it does so confidently. So if the idea of a murder investigation set in a national park sounds even remotely interesting to you, chances are you'll want to stick around for the whole thing. Here's why 'Untamed' deserves a spot on your Netflix watchlist now that it's streaming, even if it's just for the scenery. What is 'Untamed' about? 'Untamed' follows Special Agent Kyle Turner (Eric Bana), a seasoned investigator with the National Park Service's elite Investigative Services Branch. When the body of a young woman is discovered at the base of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, the initial assumption is a climbing accident. But Turner suspects something more sinister. Teaming up with rookie ranger Naya Vasquez (Lily Santiago), Turner begins to unravel a trail of inconsistencies that point toward foul play. As the pair dig deeper, their investigation leads them into the park's vast, treacherous backcountry where clues are scarce and dangers are plenty. Turner is soon forced to reconnect with Paul Souter (Sam Neill), an old friend and Yosemite's long-serving chief ranger, as well as confront tensions with his ex-wife Jill Bodwin (Rosemarie DeWitt), a counselor working inside the park. With time running out and more bodies surfacing, Turner finds himself at the center of a far-reaching mystery. 'Untamed' is a suspense-filled descent into the dark heart of the wild 'Untamed' starts how most mystery thrillers do — with the crime itself. Two climbers scaling a mountain are nearly sent to their deaths when a woman mysteriously falls from a ledge, dying in the process and getting tangled in their climbing ropes. It's pretty brutal from the start, but it sets the tone for the rest of the series. From there, we're introduced to the brooding Kyle Turner, played brilliantly by Eric Bana, who knows how to play the gruff archetype without becoming another Joel from 'The Last of Us' or Rick from 'The Walking Dead.' Instead, he's trying to do his job without outside interference, all while suppressing his personal baggage, which inevitably resurfaces in each episode. Thankfully, the show doesn't drag out the investigation. In the first episode, Kyle is already scouring the area for clues, and we follow him as he discovers bloodstains on leaves and a bullet hole in a tree. Even though it leans on some genre tropes, it's still compelling enough to keep you watching. Another trope I wasn't initially keen on was the classic 'hardened investigator paired with a rookie' setup. You know, when the rookie questions everything, is too sensitive and challenges the main character's authority by being impulsive. Fortunately, as the episodes go on, 'Untamed' steps out of this cliché and makes Vasquez, the rookie, a genuinely likeable character with a meaningful backstory. She has a dark past, and once that becomes tied into the main storyline, it feels natural. As for the other side characters, they mostly earn their screen time. Bana's Kyle Turner is really the only one you can fully focus on or connect with, especially as his past is fleshed out through conversations with his ex-wife and fellow community members. Sam Neill's Paul Souter, while not featured as much as I would've liked, has an interesting dynamic with Turner as old allies. That said, the mystery is so compelling that I found myself less invested in the characters and more eager to dive deeper into the plot, wishing for more twists and revelations instead of character moments. Alongside the mystery, 'Untamed' delivers some seriously impressive visuals that show just how vast and overwhelming Yosemite National Park really is, and it's kind of terrifying. For context, Yosemite sees a high number of search and rescue (SAR) operations, with over 730 incidents reported between 2018 and 2020. That alone makes 'Untamed' feel a lot more believable when it comes to its central mystery. And that's before you even factor in the bears… Overall, though, 'Untamed' is the kind of bingeable series you might easily finish in one night. The characters aren't especially deep (aside from Turner, who gets some solid development), so you'll probably find yourself most invested in the investigation itself. Just a heads up: Once you press play on episode 1, don't be surprised if you power through the whole thing. You need to stream 'Untamed' on Netflix If you're after a mystery that doesn't rely on gimmicks or overblown twists, 'Untamed' is the rare Netflix thriller that keeps things feeling real and that's exactly what makes it work. It's not exactly original material, but it still leans into what the genre does best: a solid investigation, tension, and a lead performance that holds it all together. The setting alone is worth tuning in for, but it's the slow-creeping suspense and clever unraveling of clues that will keep you pressing next episode. At just six episodes, there's no filler which is more than can be said for a lot of recent limited series. 'Untamed' is now streaming on Netflix, and I definitely recommend checking it out. For more recommendations, see what else is new on Netflix in July 2025. More from Tom's Guide Netflix just got Prime Video's most overlooked crime drama 7 new Netflix shows and movies I'd stream this week Netflix's new mystery thriller series has already broken into the top 10
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (July 18 - 20)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Are you looking for the best new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend? We've got you covered. While Superman smashes the box office, the streaming landscape is offering some top-notch entertainment too, from Netflix's latest addictive crime series to the return of one of the best and most underrated sci-fi shows of our time. In the list below, we've chosen 6 great movies and TV shows recently released on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Apple TV Plus and Hulu. Because we know it can be overwhelming to dive into the vast libraries of the best streaming services out there, we've done the work for you, highlighting some excellent options to add to your watchlist. There is something for everyone, from Ayo Edebiri's psychological thriller Opus, to a documentary celebrating Steven Spielberg's Jaws in its 50th anniversary. As new upcoming movies land in cinemas and more new TV shows arrive on the small screen, we are on top of everything to make your life a little bit easier. Keep reading for the best new movies and shows to watch this weekend on streaming, and make sure you include them in your summer plans. Let's hope we can add some of these to the best shows of 2025, which so far includes the likes of Andor season 2 and Apple TV Plus' Severance season 2. New TV shows Untamed (Netflix) Available: WorldwideWatch now: Netflix Would you like to visit Yosemite from your living room? Netflix's new crime series Untamed offers not only a front-row seat to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the famous National Park, but also a story with plenty of mystery and plot twists to enjoy. Eric Bana leads the cast along with Jurassic Park icon Sam Neill and Rosemarie DeWitt. Untamed follows Kyle Turner, a special agent for the Yosemite National Park Service's Investigative Services Branch (ISB), who investigates human crimes committed in the wilderness. When a woman's body is found at the bottom of a steep drop, Turner is convinced that it's a murder, despite many of his colleagues ruling it out as an accident. Untamed is available to stream on Netflix from July 17. For more, check out the best Netflix shows to watch right now. The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 (Prime Video) Available: US/UKWatch now: Prime Video The anticipated conclusion of The Summer I Turned Pretty starts this week, and we can't wait to see which brother Belly (Lola Tung) ends up with. Things are looking good for Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), who Belly chose at the end of season 2, leaving a brokenhearted Conrad (Christopher Briney) with plenty of regrets. However, we know Conrad is her first love, so anything could happen in the new episodes. The synopsis of season 3 reads: "It's the end of her junior year of college, and Belly's looking forward to another summer in Cousins with her soulmate, Jeremiah. Her future seems set until some core-shaking events bring her first love, Conrad, back into her life. Now on the brink of adulthood, Belly finds herself at a crossroads and must decide which brother has her heart. Summer will never be the same." The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episodes 1 and 2 are available to stream on Amazon Prime from July 16. For more, check out our list of all the best movies on Prime Video right now. Foundation season 3 (Apple TV Plus) Available: WorldwideWatch now: Apple TV Plus One of the best and most underrated sci-fi shows of our time, Foundation is back with a new season that continues to adapt Isaac Asimov's beloved novel series. With two episodes now available to watch, the show is raising the stakes as the story follows a band of exiles trying to save humanity and rebuild civilization. Easier said than done. Per the official synopsis, Foundation season 3 is "set 152 years after the events of season 2" and shows how "The Foundation has become increasingly established far beyond its humble beginnings while the Cleonic Dynasty's Empire has dwindled." The new episodes will see both galactic powers forging an alliance while "a threat to the entire galaxy appears in the fearsome form of a warlord known as The Mule whose sights are set on ruling the universe by use of physical and military force, as well as mind control." Foundation season 3 episodes 1 and 2 are available to stream on Apple TV Plus on July 11. For more, check out our lists for the best movies on Apple TV Plus and the best TV shows on Apple TV Plus. New movies Opus (Max) Available: USWatch now: Max Ayo Edebiri's psychological thriller Opus is now available to stream, and it's the perfect watch if you're looking for something mysterious and challenging. Also, you can't miss John Malkovich's unhinged performance as a reclusive pop legend turned cult leader. The legendary actor has the time of his life with this role. The directorial debut from former GQ editor Mark Anthony Green, Opus follows a junior journalist who is inexplicably invited to join a select group of legacy media personalities on a weekend retreat to get a juicy exclusive. The group will have first access to the comeback album of a music legend, who has been hiding from the world for two decades and has become a total mystery for his fans. However, things don't go as planned, as the singer is surrounded by a group of weird cult followers with their own agenda. Opus is available to stream on Max from July 11. For more, check out our guides to the best HBO shows and the best HBO movies. The Assessment (Hulu) Available: USWatch now: Hulu In case you missed it in cinemas earlier this year, Marvel star Elizabeth Olsen's new movie The Assessment is available to stream on Hulu from this weekend, and it's a must-see of 2025. With an impressive 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this independent sci-fi film quickly turns into a psychological nightmare that examines what it means to be human. Set in a near-future society, the film follows Mia (Olsen) and Aaryan (Himesh Patel), a successful couple who want to become parents, but resources are becoming very limited, and the government controls reproduction. They are assigned an assessor, Virginia (Alicia Vikander), who moves into their home for seven days to evaluate whether they deserve to move forward in their parenting journey. But her methods are unconventional, to say the least. Mia and Aaryan were hoping to show their way of living, but they end up having to react to Virginia's constant challenges. The Assessment is available to stream on Hulu from July 19. For more, check out our list of the best Hulu shows to watch right now. Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (Disney Plus) Available: WorldwideWatch now: Disney Plus There are movies that changed Hollywood forever, and Jaws is definitely one of them. Steven Spielberg's classic is turning 50 this year, and we've found the perfect way to celebrate it – Hulu and Disney Plus have added the National Geographic documentary Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story to their libraries this month. Did you ever wonder how they made the shark look so terrifyingly real? Did you know that the production faced so many problems that they almost sank the movie? Alongside the memories of Steven Spielberg, the documentary follows this extraordinary journey from adapting Peter Benchley's bestselling novel to becoming one of the most iconic films ever made. According to the official synopsis, the film features rare archival footage and interviews with other Hollywood directors, top shark scientists and conservationists, as it "uncovers the behind-the-scenes chaos and how the film launched the summer blockbuster, inspired a new wave of filmmakers, and paved the way for shark conservation that continues today." Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story is available to stream on Disney Plus from July 11. For more, check out our list of the best TV shows on Disney Plus. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best Netflix movies or the best movies on Disney Plus. Solve the daily Crossword
CNET
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
Your Weekend Streaming Watch List: 'Untamed,' 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' and More
Looking for your new favorite show on streaming? This week, a few new good ones just arrived. On Paramount Plus, you can catch a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, and on Prime Video, the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty debuted two new episodes. On Netflix, the new mystery thriller Untamed, about a murder being investigated inside Yosemite National Park, would make a great, addictive weekend binge. The platform also just released all four Jaws films and the riveting new documentary Apocalypse in the Tropics. Personally, I'm looking forward to Billy Joel: And So It Goes, a retrospective documentary about the life and career of the Piano Man -- the first half of that doc is out Friday, and I'm in the mood for a melody, so I'm pretty sure this will make me feel alright. These shows and movies are just a few of the best titles that are out now -- take a look at all our top picks of the week below. Read more: Best Live TV Streaming Services of 2025 Best TV shows and movies to stream this weekend Netflix Netflix Untamed (July 17) Eric Bana, Sam Neill and Rosemarie Dewitt co-star in the new Netflix limited series Untamed, about an investigation that takes place inside the vast expanse of Yosemite National Park. In the six-episode series, Bana stars as a special agent named Kyle Turner who isn't so sure that the dead body found at the base of El Capitan is the result of an accident. As he and his team investigate, they encounter suspects and secrets, and he's forced to confront his own past and his failings in another case he couldn't solve. Universal Pictures Jaws (July 15) Steven Spielberg's summer classic Jaws dropped on Netflix this week, and with Shark Week right around the corner, there's no better time to revisit the classic tale of a police chief (Roy Scheider) on a mission to destroy the killer shark terrorizing the local waters around the town of Amity. The film's three (less notable) sequels also arrived this week, but the 1975 original is the one to watch. The music, the indelible performances (Robert Shaw as Quint is grizzled perfection), and even the quaint animatronics add up to the perfect summer movie. Netflix Apocalypse in the Tropics (July 14) Apocalypse in the Tropics is the newest documentary film from Petra Costa, whose previous work includes 2019's Oscar-nominated film The Edge of Democracy, which is also available on Netflix. Like that film, Apocalypse in the Tropics takes viewers deep inside the often turbulent world of Brazilian politics, with the new film focusing on the rise of the Evangelical Christian influence among many of Brazil's leaders. The film, which spent four years in the making, arrived July 14. Prime Video Prime Video The Summer I Turned Pretty, Season 3 (July 16) The third (and final) season of Prime Video's hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty is back and the first two episodes are now available on the platform, perfect for a weekend watch. Based on the book series by Jenny Han, the show follows the love triangle between Belly (Lola Tung) and brothers Conrad (Christopher Briney), who was her first love, and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), the one she's currently seeing, as they spend their summers in the beach town of Cousins. Paramount Plus Paramount Plus Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (July 17) A spin-off of Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds heads into its third season this week, dropping the first two episodes of the season on Friday. (Subsequent episodes will stream every Thursday through Sept. 11.) This season begins as Captain Pike (Anson Mount) and his crew battle against the Gorn, who ambushed them in the season two finale. HBO Max Don Hunstein/Sony Music Archives/HBO Billy Joel: And So It Goes (July 18) This intimate new documentary about Billy Joel feels especially poignant now that Joel has been diagnosed with a brain disorder that has limited his ability to perform. Billy Joel: And So It Goes debuts on HBO Max on July 18 (part two arrives one week later on July 25) and explores the life of the Piano Man via rare interviews and performances.
