Let the mimes begin

What to do this week

Watch

Tape Face

If you’re looking for a laugh, don’t miss this quirky audition from

America’s Got Talent. The “oddball mime act”, as described on the YouTube video, starts with intrigue and goes on to have both the audience and all four judges in stitches. It’s hard to describe, but will definitely cheer you up with its silliness. But certainly, he does have talent.

Watch it >here .

Read

The View from the Cheap Seats – Neil Gaiman

Acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman’s latest non-fiction offering brings together some of his most moving and memorable pieces of literature. He draws you into exchanges on making good art, on Syrian refugees, the power of a single word and on telling lies for a living. It isn’t the sort of book you read at one go; pick and choose what you feel like having a conversation about and read that particular piece. Available online and in bookstores.

Listen

Kabalisoundtrack

Disclaimer: I have no idea how it’s going to sound and cannot be held responsible if it is disappointing. But the audio release is set to happen sometime this week, so make sure you’re ready for it. The music for the Superstar’s latest offering is composed by Santhosh Narayanan; he’s back to working with Pa. Ranjith, who gave him his debut in Attakathi . Some of the singers who are featured include Pradeep Kumar, Gana Bala, Ananthu and Shweta Mohan, apart from the composer himself.

Do

Fight stormtroopers with a lightsaber

The Google Lightsaber Experis ence has been around for a while, but I only recently came across it on Imgur. Whether you’re a Star Wars fan or not, everyone will surely love the experience of getting to fight stormtroopers with your very own lightsaber. All you need is a smartphone, a Chrome browser on both phone and computer and an Internet connection. Turn up the volume on your phone for sound effects, and definitely don’t try this at office.

Find it >here .