Even More Hint Covers, Chinese, Super 8

More covers by the University of North Texas graphic design students have been posted at their blog (here and here).

Last week I mentioned how the Dutch discovered Hint Fiction. Now it's the Chinese (and yes, they do plagiarize some of my original Hint Fiction essay without proper citation, and yes, they even rewrite Joe Schreiber's story "Progress" ... but also reprint it, so I guess that means it's okay).

I've mentioned before how I love movie trailers -- at least movie trailers that actually do their job and not give the entire movie away but instead give just enough to entice you to see the film. You know, a good hint. Anyway, have you seen the most recent trailer for Super 8? I have to say, this is going to be the biggest movie of the summer, without a doubt. Like a modern day Goonies.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImZIWlvACcU

You Could Learn A Lot From A Dummy

The March issue of PANK has gone live, featuring a slew of writers and poets, including me with my story "Crash Test Dummy." The story is literally about a crash test dummy. It was also a runner-up last year for PANK's second annual 1,001 Awesome Words Contest. So be sure to check it out. Below I have posted two videos. If you don't enjoy the story, I hope you at least enjoy one of them.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5h2NF2xMYI

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIbcqgXh5-4

When Mash-Ups Attack

IMDb says this came out in 2008. Apple says it's coming to theaters next week. Either way, I don't really want to see it, but doesn't the trailer look like one of those fake ones you see on YouTube?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTwRJ1OR7GQ

When iPads Attack

In honor of yesterday's announcement of the iPad 2 (looks pretty sweet, doesn't it?), I must remind you what will happen if we give too much control to these electronic devices.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDU9An5aPLc

Hint Cinema

Hint Fiction contributor and all around cool cat Adam-Troy Castro brought the existence of 5-Second Films to my attention, or, as he put it, Hint Cinema. Here's some background:

5-Second Films was created by Brian “Boss Man” Firenzi in the Spring of 2005, after being disappointed by so many 5,400-second films. The rules are simple: 2 seconds of beginning titles, 5 seconds of film, 1 second of end titles. If you take umbrage with these 5sfs running at an actual length of 8 seconds, we can only assume you’re no fun at dinner parties.

So these guys obviously weren't inspired by Hint Fiction (not like this film was), but as you can see below, the films are definitely an acquired taste, just like HF. Are they silly? Yes. Are they wacky? Yes. Are they films? Yes. Enjoy.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saqO_ZqX6uY

Also, this is your last reminder about the Hint Fiction event at the KGB Bar tomorrow evening at 7 pm. Yes, it's the same night as the Oscars, but not to worry -- I'll be keeping everyone updated about the winners, no matter how inane the category. So if you're in the area, be sure to come out and get Hinted! (That sounds dirty, but it's not.)