Magic in the Water Sneak Peek In the upcoming film, "Magic in the Water," audiences will be transported into a fantastical world where mythical creatures dwell beneath the water's surface. The film follows the journey of a young boy named Cody who discovers an incredible secret about the lake his family visits every summer. **The main idea of the film is the exploration of the magical and mysterious creatures that reside in the water.** As Cody begins to unravel the truth behind the legends, he becomes entangled in an unforgettable adventure, encountering mermaids, lake monsters, and other enchanted beings. Along the way, he forms an unlikely bond with a reclusive, yet wise, creature named Orky. Together, they uncover the importance of preserving the lake's natural beauty and the harmonious connection between humans and the magical beings that exist within the water.
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Together, they uncover the importance of preserving the lake's natural beauty and the harmonious connection between humans and the magical beings that exist within the water. Through breathtaking visuals and a captivating storyline, "Magic in the Water" captivates viewers, reminding them of the wonder and magic that can be found in the world around them. This film serves as a thrilling reminder to cherish and protect our natural surroundings, as they may hold hidden treasures that we have yet to discover.
Gotta Love Mudd, Warts And All
Hi everyone, this is Hannah Larson with another blog post for you!
Hannah Larson, HMC ’20
We love warts here at Mudd. No, not those warts you find on the bottoms of your feet after walking barefoot outside (although there are definitely people at Mudd who walk around outside without wearing shoes). No, we love those concrete square prisms that are placed systematically throughout all of our buildings.
Left: Sprague has long lines of windows bordered by warts running up the building. Right: The overhang outside of Kingston is held up by supports which are decorated with warts
Left: An Outer Dorm (Linde Dorm) has warts on the edge of the roof. Right: The overhang, support pillars, and roof edge of the Platt Campus Center are all covered in warts.
In fact, we love these warts so much that they became our unofficial mascot. In addition to our official mascots, the CMS (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps) Athenas and Stags, Harvey Mudd has Wally the Wart, our friendly anthropomorphic square prism mascot who can be seen in various line drawings, waving Harvey Mudd flags or unicycling around. One prospective student for the class of 2021 even crafted a clay version of Wally for the admissions office!
Polymer clay Wally the Wart, crafted by prospective Mudd student
These warts are inspiration for lots of our interesting architectural spots on campus. The story goes that when the Shanahan Center was designed, the architects took color samples of the warts around campus and used those to create the multi-colored tiles that cover the building.
One wall in the Shanahan Center for Teaching and Learning shows the multi-colored tiles representative of Mudd Warts
The Shanahan also has a pathway on the northern side that is lined with old warts from Thomas Garrett, the building that used to be where the Shan is now. This pathway is a cool way to preserve the school’s history and reuse building materials, but many people walking by aren’t aware of the warty implications.
Left: The pathway behind the Shanahan, leading towards the Founding Class Room and Admissions Office. Right: A close-up of some of the old warts, which also have plaques on them dedicated to different donors.
Our newest dorm on campus, Drinkward Dorm, also has a neat wart-themed architectural design! There are warts arranged on the sides of the building which, rumor has it, spell out a phrase in braille. Looking at one panel of Drinkward and using a newly downloaded Braille app, I determined that the warts and indented squares on the building spell out “MUDD WART”, an homage to our love for warts on campus. If you go in blocks of 2×3 rectangles, starting by looking at the raised warts and then inverted warts, you can see that the raised warts spell MUDD and inverted warts spell WART in braille.
Left: One side of Drinkward Dorm is covered in bumps and indents reminiscent of Harvey Mudd’s Warts. Right: A zoomed in photo of one panel of warts. Looking at first the indented squares and then protruding warts in braille will read “MUDD WART.”
The braille text underneath the English translation of “MUDD WART.”
Although I am personally a big fan of all of the warts and wart references we have on campus, there are definitely some people who don’t pay as much attention to it. If you’re one of those people, don’t worry about it; after all, we wouldn’t you to be a worry wart! 😉
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Reviews for "Prepare to be mesmerized by the visual effects of "Magic in the water"
1. Jennifer - 2 stars - I was really excited for the sneak peek of "Magic in the Water" because I love fantasy films. However, I was left feeling disappointed. The storyline was very predictable and cliché, and I didn't feel invested in the characters at all. Additionally, the special effects were quite underwhelming, making the magical elements feel cheesy rather than awe-inspiring. Overall, I found the sneak peek to be lacking depth and creativity.
2. Mark - 3 stars - While "Magic in the Water" had its moments, I found the sneak peek to be too slow-paced for my liking. The film took a long time to establish its premise, and by the time the magic started happening, I was already losing interest. The acting was decent, but the writing didn't do justice to the potential of the storyline. I wish the sneak peek had showcased more action and excitement to capture my attention.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - "Magic in the Water" had a promising concept, but the execution fell flat. The sneak peek was filled with cheesy dialogue and forced humor, making it difficult to take the film seriously. The plot felt disjointed and rushed, with crucial details left unexplained. I couldn't connect with any of the characters, and the lack of chemistry between them made the relationships feel forced. Overall, I was left underwhelmed by the sneak peek and unsure if I would be interested in watching the full film.