Alex received word about a free screening of Helvetica from his old graphic design professor, Joe Miller, who also happens to serve on the Board of Directors at Works.  I’ve been meaning to see this movie for quite some time, but never really got around to seeing it.  I have always been fascinated by typography, and I had heard good things about the documentary.

A few of us headed over to Art Ark Gallery, where the “intimate movie night” was taking place (only a handful of us were there).  The movie night was being sponsored in part by PBS’ independent lens series.

The movie is really good, as it gives insight to the history and dynamics of typeface.  You really get a feeling of how ubiquitous Helvetica is; I mean just look around..right now!  Joe Miller’s brief talk was also really interesting, as he went into the other typefaces leading up to Helvetica.

Then to make the night even better, there was a survey making the rounds for 10 free itunes songs!  “Are we human, or are we dancer,” here I come!  (Still have yet to hear the song haha)