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Movie recommendation: Helvetica

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I'm a movie buff and in the last few weeks I've seen a few noteworthy films: No Country for Old Men, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Juno, but the most surprisingly enjoyable was the documentary Helvetica, which was recently released on DVD. The film traces the history of the sans-serif font, from its creation 50 years ago at the Haas Foundry in Switzerland to its prolific use today. Helvetica is ubiquitous: You’ll find it on everything from street signs to corporate logos. Interviews with designers across Europe and the United States propel the discussion of the font, providing conflicting interpretations of Helvetica's success through the decades. Add it to your Netflix queue today!

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