06-13-2014, 07:37 AM
Go see it. It's about dedicating yourself to an idea and following through on it. It helps to be crazy, a genius, and wealthy.
Tim had an idea that Vemeer used optics to help make his paintings. He then set out to prove it despite the fact Tim had never painted before in his life. The result is astounding.
Penn Jillette narrates and Teller directs.
My favorite scene which encapsulates the whole endeavor is when Tim decides to cut his lathe in half because it isn't wide enough to turn the table legs.
Tim had an idea that Vemeer used optics to help make his paintings. He then set out to prove it despite the fact Tim had never painted before in his life. The result is astounding.
Penn Jillette narrates and Teller directs.
My favorite scene which encapsulates the whole endeavor is when Tim decides to cut his lathe in half because it isn't wide enough to turn the table legs.
So much for the flickr badge idea. Dammit