Kibwe Tavares’ “Robot and Scarecrow” Short Film

Layering CGI characters atop live-action music festival sequences, London-based filmmaker Kibwe Tavares has crafted a sweet, sad and unlikely love story within the short film “Robot and Scarecrow.” The story sees a robot performer and scarecrow attendee (played by Holliday Grainger and Jack O’Connell respectively) meeting and exploring their feelings for one another. Between beers, fireworks, and dancing, it’s a somewhat traditional story, yet eccentric …

A Siri Speaker, iOS 11 and Other WWDC 2017 Expectations

On Monday 5 June, WWDC 2017 (aka the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference) will commence, shedding light on a year’s worth of developments at Apple. Speculation each year has become a sport in its own right, hinged upon expectations, wants and wishes for the the iPhone, Mac, and more. The Verge, who will be reporting live on-site, have compiled a sturdy list of hopes which includes …

How Spelling Became a Sport

When thinking about celebrity sportspeople, we oftentimes go to athletes like Serena Williams or Lebron James, but every spring a very different kind of sporting champ graces ESPN and various TV shows. The Scripps National Spelling Bee (which started as a promotional event in 1925) somehow made its way into the professional sports industry—thanks to its first airing on ESPN in 1994. Full of suspense, …