This topic could not be more timely. Not surprisingly, “Bat Superpowers” brought NOVA filmmakers to the Breuer Bat Lab at Brown University, where researchers study the mechanics and dynamics of bat flight. This is a fascinating look into why bats can harbor viruses — many deadly to humans and other mammals — without themselves getting […]
The three-part NOVA series “Building Wonders” starts tonight with “Colosseum — Roman Death Trap.” All three episodes were created by Providence Pictures on Eddy Street. ProJo arts writer Andy Smith spoke with company president Gary Glassman about the first installment. Glassman calls his shows “documersives” — first a documentary to explore how the buildings were
I kind of can’t believe that this film company is right here in Providence creating programming that I would watch anyway and they don’t even know me. I watched “Building the Great Cathedrals” probably three times. The latest production from Providence Pictures — “Forensics on Trial” for NOVA — should probably be shown to juries
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If you are a fan of Nova, the History Channel or the Discovery Channel then you have seen the work of local documentary producer Gary Glassman and his production company Providence Pictures. Having collaborated with these broadcasters to explore the Parthenon, the Sphinx, the Pharaohs and Troy, Providence Pictures has also produced features on more
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Until Dave shares whatever it is he’s smokin’ I have decided that one cephalopod on the front page is plenty. But I do share his passion and can’t wait for that tv show. His first one is now after the jump. This one is mesmerizing (although for me the audio cuts out). [youtube]5rqhomPaxhE[/youtube] [Sorry Dave,