The New York Times and Classic Screen Types in One minute

The New York Times featured some intriguing short videos on their site today, showcasing the talents of a few internationally known thespians. One minute acting test. After seeing all the candidates, I must admit these convinced me of their status as well-deserved among the ranks of stars.

First, the master. Take a look at Javier Bardem´s small facial movements before the first plate crashes. Brilliant.




Tilda Swinton. She has the most expressive, androgenic face out there, and she knows how to use it.



Michael Douglas. Despite the fragile state of health he is in right now, he delivers.

The New York Times and Classic Screen Types in One minute

Foursquare raises 20 million in venture capital

This is the latest article on New York Times: Foursquare


Now, after witnessing a friend on a "getaway country weekend trip"  frantically texting her whereabouts to this service, I still do not quite get it. What is the lure of this thing?
 And why would I want everyone and their grandmother (plus the weird and nasty grand-uncle and the lurking strangers) know where I am, 24 hours of the day? I use Twitter, but this thing escapes me.

Please, enlighten me. :)

Foursquare raises 20 million in venture capital