Videos
Minnesota Point in Solarized Mode
If you miss those summer days strolling the end of Minnesota Point while under the influence of psychedelic drugs, perhaps this video will help.
Snow coming
We have been warned. Frankie the DIY Weatherman is watching this storm from Nova Scotia.
A Stroll by the Lake
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgvOBjP3Dt8
Lift-accessed mountain biking at Spirit Mountain this summer
Starting May 23, Spirit Mountain is set to start running its lifts for mountain bikers. As of now there are two amazing trails that are an absolute blast to ride! If you want to try mountain biking this is a perfect opportunity for you. (more…)
Rachael Kilgour – “In America”
Duluth’s Rachael Kilgour released a new three-song digital EP (Whistleblower’s Manifesto: Songs for a New Revolution) and music video last week — and also was profiled in City Pages.
The video was produced by Trent Waterman and Adeline Wright.
Karen Diver discusses another court decision against Duluth
At risk of setting off an avalanche of flaming comments here on PDD I am going to post this interview that I worked on today. (more…)
Project: Ice Trailer
Project: Ice tells the story of the Great Lakes through the prism of ice, viewed from the crossroads of history, science and climate change. A Tillinghast Reid WorldWide production; directed by William H. Kleinert.
In Winter Trailers
You’ll see a lot of recognizable scenes in these trailers for In Winter, which is currently in production. It’s the next in the series of 10 million movies shot in Duluth. (more…)
Cloud Cult – “Good Friend”
The new Cloud Cult video “Good Friend,” directed by John Burgess, premiered this morning on MTVu.
Claire Stewart – “Duluth, My Home Town”
A nifty animation by Dave and Jean Kirwan set to a 1961 jingle about our fair city. This took first place in the 2013 Playground Short Shorts Film Festival this weekend.
Boreal Owl Irruption
Video by Sparky Stensaas
UMD Harlem Shake Video
The internet meme of 2013 hits the University of Minnesota Duluth.
The Kidnappers Foil: 1938 Duluth Footage
Starting in the 1930s, Melton Barker traveled across the United States filming The Kidnappers Foil for the next 40 years. No, he did not take this long to film one movie, instead he filmed the same movie in every town that he visited, perhaps hundreds of times. I’m not sure if this was part of a “home movie” business plan, or if he was ripping people off with promises of fame, but nonetheless, it’s now part of movie history.
In 1938, he stopped by Duluth to film, and though the main film is missing, there are two scenes featuring Duluthians. Maybe you have a famous grandparent and never knew it? (more…)
David Bowen exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Duluth mixed-media artist and associate professor at UMD David Bowen has his “Underwater 2013” exhibit on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. (more…)
Retribution Gospel Choir – “Seven”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCKrRoDXPL0
Started off like it was going to be something
For about four hours there were blizzard conditions, but then the whole thing died out. It leaves us wondering whether this storm was worth naming or not.
Mont du Lac Snowboarding Video!
This is a video of Mitch Larson (and a couple others) snowboarding at Mont du Lac! Mitch is a coach for “TheCrew,” which is dedicated to providing a fun and safe place for snowboarders of all ages to learn the art of freestyle snowboarding.
They have an upcoming two-day slopestyle skiing/snowboarding event at Mont Du Lac on Feb. 16 and 17. For more info about the event you may visit dulaccrewfest.com.
Enjoy the video and feel free to tell me what you think of it!
Preston Gunderson kicks off Kickstarter
Virginia, Minn. native Preston Gunderson is a musician with dreams as big as his heart. (more…)
Outside magazine presents online screening of Wild Bill’s Run
This is your best chance to see local documentary and Arctic crime caper Wild Bill’s Run. It’s screening on Outside’s website on Thursday evening, Feb. 7. You can watch the film anytime between 6 and 9pm (Central Time). Director Mike Scholtz will be hanging out in the comments section at the bottom of the page, waiting for people to ask him questions he can’t answer about snowmobile repair, climate change and the whereabouts of Wild Bill Cooper.
The Perilous Inlet
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7rTiTQI5N0
Three years in the making, the completed 14-minute masterpiece.
I suggest watching it with the sound off since we could not eliminate the camera noise without losing the underwater noises.
The perilous inlet is a death trap for ships and subs, yet life continues. Starring Playmobil toys, G.I. Joes, and introducing Lake Superior as itself.
We’ve released this in segments over time, so if you’re sick of it do NOT watch this final edit. Featuring the Playmobil ship vs. the giant alligator, the Playmobil sub vs. the giant squid, and the GI Joes vs. frozen existential horror, now with more death.
Cult – Feature film to be shot in Duluth
Hi, my name is Lance Karasti. I’m currently working on a feature film about an extremist cult that is manipulated by their insane leader into performing a group suicide. Two of the members try to stop it and break down how things got that bad. The film examines many themes, and is a character study of the cult leader. (more…)