Cool
One cool tune, one cool thing, one cool quote. Every week.
Music selections are also in this convenient Spotify Playlist.
2026
Week 1
The new Apple TV intro was created using real glass apple logos, filmed as practical effects, then cleaned up digitally.
“If you embrace all the parts of yourself, you can create your own path.” ― Jon M. Chu
Can't Let Go by Kishi Bashi
Week 2
The Imagineering Story remains an interesting and insightful on every watch through. Must see documentary for anyone interested in design and experience of any kind.
“With every breakthrough discovery, past and present, comes a relaxed tendency toward maintaining something proven to work. As the saying goes “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” But there lies today’s threat. The next generation of Imagineers must continue that innovative spirit. Exhibit the sheer desire to obsolete themselves and advance.” ― closing narration of the The Imagineering Story documentary
Children of the Omnissiah by Guilllaume David
Week 3
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Strong start to the new series lays out the premise and establishes the characters with ease and adds the levity that's been missing in other series - it's a welcome change to not have the the world ending every week. Holly Hunter is a delightfully irreverent captain and chancellor, but I'm stoked that Tig Notaro is back as Jett Reno and continuing to be boss in every scene she's in.
“The world doesn't happen to you, you happen to the world.” ― A philosophy that shifts focus from being a passive victim of circumstances to an active creator of your own reality, with the power to shape your life and impact on the world.
The Lava by Equateur
Week 4
Disneyland Handcrafted documentary showing the behind the scenes of creating Disneyland in 12 months. It strongly makes the point that Disneyland was not only a huge risk, it came together at the last moment with the talents of hundreds of talented artisians who were empowered to create and build. An ironic antithesis to the focus tested and rigourously planned parks of today.
“I’ve been broke five times in my life, and one more won’t hurt.” ― Walt Disney on the Disneyland not succeeding and bankrupting both him and the company. Risks are worth taking.
Messy Hopes (dreams, flickering bright) - Extended Mix by Future Dynamic
2027