Chris Rock Predicts OJ Simpson’s Almost Book Title

This was the very first sketch on the very first episode of HBO's "Chris Rock Show" from about ten years ago.

Yet another example of how and public figures creative work can resurface via the power of YouTube; this clip is a friendly reminder of how completely outrageous the celeb-tells-all book could have been.

I will admit the first forty seconds seems unbearable – mostly due to the decade old humor. But, is it at all possible that the creator of the Simpson book pulled the title from this brilliant comedy sketch? I’m guessing not, but Rock’s humor was clearly ahead of its time.

The Rock Show, which featured the popular comedian's interviews with celebrities and politicians, gained critical acclaim during its three-season run on HBO.

Related: OJ Simpson- "If I Did It" and Fox News Reports OJ SImpson Story & Book Cancellation

I’m to Busy Blogging

This short is hilarious, mostly because it is my life - and probably the life of any other online editor – in a nutshell.

Who would've ever thought blogging was this hectic? There have definitely been times that I've ignored the world because I was “blogging.” Fashion trends come and gone, major news broken, celebrities walked by, and I was too busy to notice.

Even more ridiculous is the tone in which this guy says the word “blogging;” he says it like eight times in one minute and I just couldn't stop laughing. “Um..sorry, I’m blogging.. can’t you do that I’m blogging…Send that to my voicemail. I’m blogging here.” So funny. Also, who in the internet biz actually wears a suit any more? My suggestion: put on some jeans and some Chucks and get a latte, Bud. Because in this web savvy world there is a whole lot of blogging to be done!

Nobody's Watching Friends

Does any one else feel gypped? I can’t believe that I spent 10 years watching the sitcom that Derek and Will highlighted in 90 seconds. In this hilarious short, the characters some how manages to establish all major plot developments and the characters reactions to them.

Nobody's Watching is a scripted web series conceived by Bill Lawrence, the creator of "Scrubs" and "Spin City." Originally intended for television, Nobody's Watching broke the two cameras and a stage sitcom and fleshed out the characters of Derek and Will, two young guys from Ohio who were so over television that they decided to make their own comedy show.

In this episode, Derek and Will play all of the characters in the Friend’s cast. Though all of quirky dramatizations are effective, the Jennifer Aniston bit cracks me up.


Related: Nobody's Watching the Emmys

Bush Girls Gone Wild

There isn’t enough ink to cover this disaster. After Barbra’s purse was stolen last week, the Bush twins became a hot topic in both Argentinean and American headlines.

With reports of lax security and tabloid tales of nude hotel romps, the twins 25th Birthday celebration is turning into a cluster of should-they-stay-or-should they go headlines.

It was reported that after losing her phone and credits cards U.S. embassy officials "strongly suggested" President Bush's twin daughters, Jenna and Barbara Bush, cut short their trip to Buenos Aires. The American embassy refuted this claim by releasing a statement that "the embassy welcomes the visit and has provided close support and cooperation."

Regardless of the safety of the twins and the impact that there visit has been making in the lives of media thirty consumers. With splashy photos of their appearance Sunday at a big soccer match and breathless coverage of their dinner out when a fire engulfed a nearby building, it is clear that these Bush girls have Gone Wild. This user-gen mash up claims to show "the real reason the Bush twins were asked to leave Argentina"

Cingular: You'll Run Your Bill Up

Over the past decade, A Christmas Story has become the holiday films that you just can’t help but watch. Airing hundreds of times during the holiday season the film has developed a cult following. With classic lines like “You’ll shot your eye out kid” and “Frag-i-le, must be Italian” seeping into the mainstream, the movie is referenced year round and making it a cultural institution.

A spin on Ralphie’s constant nagging and the film’s classic quote “You’ll shot you eye out kid,” this cell phone commercial ads a modern twist by combining footage from the movie with newly recorded voiceover. This Christmas, Ralphie wants a Motorola phone “with texting, games, and graphics.” The adult response to his Christmas wishes is “You’ll run the bill up.” It’s a good thing Cingular cell phone came to Ralphie’s rescue, otherwise he may start asking for a such hard to find gifts and a PSP or Nintendo Wii.

House of the Rising Sun

The first song since 1962 by a British band to hit #1 in America that was not written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, this soulful ballad has been covered by major recording artists for at least four decades. About a brothel in New Orleans, "The House Of The Rising Sun" seems much darker than these men in matching suits appear to represent.

With generations passing since this song was recorded by The Animals, its word have become timeless and its melody is still haunting. The who-sang-it and where-are-they-now was never relevant in my mind. I had formulated my own perception of its origin: desert cowboys passing along stories and the long and torture road, the sun beating down on them as they ride into the horizon. Or maybe a band of men tainted by the inner city street, with dark secrets and tainted smiles.

The power of YouTube has put a face to the voice that haunts me and added a context to the song that defined a generation. I am not sure if this newly discovered knowledge was an informed remedy for my disillusions or an unwanted end to my imagination.

Borat Before He Was Borat

This video is a pre-Borat character named Christoph who is from Albania. This British TV spot is more than eight years old but features the same kooky guy, same suit, same thick enunciated accent that audiences have been crazed about.

This news-style story about Sasha Baron Cohen’s pre- Borat character is a flashback to Ali G “before he was massive.” As hilarious as this behind this vintage behind-the-scenes is, I think it is a statement about the culture of "Infotainment." Even in this early story about comedies “it” guy, Cohen's pre-Borat reporter to basically allowed to report on himself.

With the release of the Borat movie, several legit news sources, such as CNN, The New York Times, and Fox News, have let Cohen’s Borat come on for an interview in character. With Cohen sticking to his character for nearly a decade, the real question becomes where does Borat end and Cohen begin?

PMS Survival Tips

A parody of 1950 educational and government propaganda videos this short by has been passed from inbox to inbox. Copyrighted in 2003, this PMS how-to has only been online for a week. With a million and a half views on YouTube, this is one of the most commented and linked to video online. And why shouldn’t it be? It is absolutely frightening.

Offering tips in “home etiquette” when dealing with the dreaded PMS (Prehistoric Monster Syndrome), this clever short is a spoof on both vintage propaganda and the horror of the everyday.

iPod Shuffle

A welcome accessory to any outfit, the new shuffle is small enough to clip to any shirt of pocket; you'll forget it's even there. Just in time for the holiday season, this gigabyte-sized mp3 player can play up to 12 hours of continuous music and weighs about a half an ounce.

For this new spot, Apple abandoned their rockstar attitude and went with an anyone/anywhere vibe. A fresh change from previous iPod campaigns, this ad features a composite of torsos putting on different layers of clothes and attaching an iPod shuffle to them.

Another obvious change from iPod’s previous ad campaign, the song Who's Gonna Sing? by the Prototypes is in French. Roughly translated, the lyrics mean: "I really like what you're doing, I like your style, I like your game."

Michael Richards Paints It Black in "Whoops Apocalypse"

Honestly, I am tired of the “racist” debate, the real question is when does comedy stop and racism begin. Regardless of his personal views, Richards’ words were conceived in hatred, and hatred is not-so-funny.

It has been a little over a week since Richards’ slur slinging viral buzz hit the web and the buzz is still ringing. After being threatened by Jamie Foxx and hiring power-publicist Howard Rubenstein to handle the backlash of his candid camera video, Richards continues to apologize for his comments.

Along with his original rant and Letterman apology, this video clip of Richards playing a blind, back man in Whoops Apocalypse (1986) has been gaining popularity on YouTube.

His tirade -not funny- but some of the media surrounding it has been. This clip being a prime example, it is inevitable that at least once in his comedic career Richards would have portrayed the minority that he had so brutally offended. Another funny viral is this user-generated rap song that plays off of Richards quote “I’m not a racist, that’s what’s so insane about it.”

I think it is time to step back form the stone throwing and appreciate the plotline as a whole. Richards established himself a great comedian and a spastic character, Cosmo Kramer, who no matter how much trouble he has cause is ultimately forgiven. And just like his be-loved Seinfeld character, this guy is insane.

Smokung Fu

Who needs gum or a patch, when you can have your very own Kung Fu master to help you kick that dirty little habit.

First of all, any PSA with a man dressed up as a big fat cigarette with a cloud of smoke billowing from the top, will grab my attention. But when you mix a nicotine-clad man with a Karate master, you are just asking for trouble.

Via NoFatClips:

A PSA sponsored by California Department of Health Services. The spot was directed by Kevin Donovan (the director of The Tuxedo) at Form.

I will admit that in general, I have noticed that there are far less smokers in California than in New York. (Note: I feel like when you move to Manhattan, the local gov. gives you a complimentary carton and teaches you to inhale).

But after watching this video, I almost want to start smoking so that I can have my own Kung Fu master to help me quit.

You’re a Turkey

For all you young folks who might be finding yourselves at a hippie Thanksgiving, here’s a post-dated note from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Drugs are bad, and if you do them you are a Turkey. Not that this zinger makes any more sense than being called a goose or a pheasant, but I do remember the tragic year -- somewhere around '92 -- when the mention of the holiday bird somehow became a horrific slur. The only respectable come-back to which was “I know you are but what am I,” or “No you’re a turkey!”

So while you are cooking your bird of choice this holiday season, enjoy this Turtle-tastic PSA. And remember…Don’t be a Turkey.

Alice’s Restaurant Massacre

Sung by Arlo Guthrie, Alice’s Restaurant is possibly the only 20-minute song that I've ever heard on the radio.

Growing up in Massachusetts, this little Mass-a-cre would play on the classic rock station every year; listening to the painfully long broadcast became a family tradition. It's been several years since I left good old Mass, yet I can’t help but scavenge for the song every Turkey Day.

The song, which is more of a ballad, was written by Alro, son of folk legend Woody Guthrie, and released as the entire A-side of his first record in 1967. Based on a true story of warrants and trash-heap hauling, Guthrie’s song was made into a movie in 69.

Since many radio stations have stopped playing the song, this Thanksgiving tradition is honored on the web where the original recording of “Alice's Restaurant Massacre” is streamed on Turkey Day each year. Unable to find the song without buying the entire album, I opted for this festive little mash-up.

And if this cutesy collage is too much, there is also a live recording of Guthrie singing Alice.

Rumsfeld Charged with War Crimes and Prison Abuse

The Center for Constitutional Rights, a progressive human rights group, recently asked a German prosecutor to investigate Rumsfeld and other US military officials for controversial interrogation techniques at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo Bay.

The suit, which questions the Administration's knowledge of inhumane torture at Abu Graib, was brought to Germany because a "universal jurisdiction" law. Germany's "universal" law allows the German courts to claim jurisdiction over war crimes even if they were committed outside that country's borders.

In addition to the charges made by the CCR, American filmmaker and military veteran, Cyrus Kar, is filing an individual suit against Rumsfeld. After being held in solitary confinement for several months, Kar is seeking damages for a lack of due process and inhumane treatment at Abu Graib. The first private citizen to file criminal complaint, the US military veteran is suing Rumsfeld and other US officials for depriving him of his Constitutional Rights and violating the Geneva Convention.

Ruth Brown- Dies at Age 78

The 50’s R&B star, Ruth Brown died Friday at a Las Vegas-area hospital due to complications from a stroke and heart attack. Dominating the rhythm-and-blues charts in the 1950s, "Miss Rhythm" will be remembered for her soulful voice and historic music career.

A pioneer of the genre, Ruth Brown built the foundation of the fledgling Atlantic Records, making it the R&B powerhouse that it is today.

“Miss Rhythm” sang with power and personality that steamed from the soul of her generation. Honored recipient of a Tony, Grammy, and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Brown will also be remembered for her role as the feisty deejay Motormouth Maybelle in the 1988 cult movie "Hairspray."

"Ruth was one of the most important and beloved figures in modern music," singer Bonnie Raitt said in an official statement released by the Associated Press. "You can hear her influence in everyone from Little Richard to Etta (James), Aretha (Franklin), Janis (Joplin) and divas like Christina Aguilera today."

Watch the R&B advocate and legend sing her 50’s chart topper (“Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean," a rare clip from the height of Brown’s stardom.
For more on Brown career, read the AP release.

Emmitt Smith Wins Dancing with the Stars

Last night in the Dancing with the Stars Season Finale, NFL legend Emmitt Smith beat former Saved by the Bell star, Mario Lopez.

With both competitors achieving a perfect ten for two consecutive dances on Tuesday Night, the nation was torn-- forced to vote and take sides between sitcom star AC Slater and the three-time Super Bowl champion who holds the world's all-time rushing record.

“He ‘s the cutest thing and just puts you in a good mood,” said on TDR staffer about her dance crush Emmitt.

It has always been rumored that some football players practice ballet to become more agile and in control, but no one could have guessed that the former Dallas Cowboy superstar could freestyle and be this good at it.

Over the course of the Dancing season, the nation has fallen in love with the Pro sweetheart all over again. A family man whose wife and kids come to support him off the field and on the dance floor, Emmitt’s personality and chemistry with his dance partner made him the Viewer’s choice.

Emmitt Smith, Congrats! I must admit you’ve got “moves that (we) have never seen” and America loves it.

Back Off Old Man

With the house turning over to the Democrats, the “Father” of our nation has to pony up to his father and a disapproving nation. In his Conservative news brief, Colbert discusses the Newsweek cover that our politically aware public couldn’t possibly ignore.

The first issue to hit the stands since the results of last week’s midterm election, the recent Newsweek cover depicts the presidential father-son pair with Bush senior as the dominating figure.

Though many bloggers and news publications have taken note of what this photo implies, Colbert brilliantly interjects subtle sarcasm-- via an imposing text box-- in his segment "The Word."

Watch as Colbert debates which “Father Knows Best”.

Walmart's Selling Hipster T-shirts with Nazi Emblem

Have you ever pulled an image from the web without knowing its origin, historical or otherwise? I certainly have.

Recently, a blogger from Maryland, realized that a skull t-shirt being sold at Walmart was actually silk-screened image of “Death Heads.” Members of the German Nazi SS wore The Death’s Head -- an historic image of hatred that has been over-shadowed by the swastika -- symbol during WWII.

Aware that a media conglomerate won’t even sell CD’s with curse words on it, Rick, from the blog Bent Corner, informed the nearest employee of the history implications of the design. Apparently the employee didn’t think the shirt was that “big a deal” and was more bothered by shirts promoting the, "sexually promiscuous Smokey and the Bandit."

According to the Consumerist, four days after Walmart's PR firm promised the item's removal, the t-shirts bearing Nazi SS imagery could still be found on the shelves.

The news broke online late last week and I just happened to stumble across this video over the weekend. A sketch from Mitchell and Webb showcases the symbol and pokes fun at the origin of the Nazi emblem. Maybe the designer knew what he was doing after all.

Xbox Cops and Robbers

In a closed course-game of “good guys” and “bad guys”, every one has a chance to put on a badge or ski mask and wreak havoc. Weaving through traffic and jumping off buildings, at the end of round one… they switch? Is this what people did before the advent of 3D video games?

This made-for-TV game of hide-and-seek is nothing short of child’s play. Created for Microsoft's Xbox 360 “Jump In” campaign, this spot shows a group of adults playing a full-scale game of cops and robbers.

Kids, don’t try this at home.

New Simpsons Movie Trailer

In a time when computer animation brings us worlds of unsurpassed beauty, one film dares to be ugly.
With the rising trend in animation being glossy comedies such as A Sharks Tale and the Bee Movie, this trailer for The Simpsons movie reminds 3D hungry consumers that some cartoons are better left undone.

Perhaps having realized the lucrative market for animated films in which talking cartoon creatures, voiced by celebrities, have touching and hilarious family-saving adventures, the good people behind The Simpsons finally get around to bringing Springfield to the big screen.

With clips from the new film circulating online, the official trailer aired on Fox yesterday during The Simpsons episode. My favorite part is when Homer is stuck between a rock and a hard place!

Starvelliance

A sneak peak at the new half-hour comedy series from the creator of MTV's Celebrity Deathmatch.

This teaser is a paparazzi-posing portrayal of Ashton and Demi's first date. According to E!

"Starveillance takes a hilarious jab at celebrities and pop culture through claymation re-enactments of both real events and events that 'may' have happened. Picking up where gossip mags leave off, Starveillance gives viewers a fly-on-the-wall perspective on these wacky re-enactments, including marriage proposals, intimate bedroom arguments, off-camera antics and more"

The E! Entertainment Television series premieres in January but select clips are available on broadband channel The Vine @ E! Online and select media sharing sites

Office Space Re-cut

As if the monotony of working in an office wasn’t horror enough, WTM re-cut "Office Space" into a slasher/thriller trailer.

This mash-up proves that a trailer can take any movie highlight it in a way that is completely unfaithful to it’s actually plot and context.

A huge fan of the mid-life crisis flick, I am amazed at the effectiveness of this high-suspense Boiler Room-esc cut by WhatTheMaynard.

With corporate bosses applying the smack down and a torturous red streamline-stapler, could a full-length feature could be nearly as successful as this witty office comedy?

Watch as Initech turns deadly.

Silent Night: Direct TV Ad

The tales of Christmas are full of mean-spirited who are overwhelmed by the joy and spirit of the holiday. From Scrooge to the Grinch, there are several selfish and sinister men who are changed by the gift-giving holiday.

This commercial for Direct TV builds on the plot that magical transformations take place during the holiday season. In a manner that is horrifically wrong, the angelic Christmas song Silent Night is juxtaposed with frightful film icons transformed into sensitive man.

The satellite provider not only tries to sell the idea that everyone is good, but they would be even better if they could watch their favorite movie on demand.

IMVU

This new instant messaging system that allows its users to create a 3D version of themselves that can interact virtually with other users.

IMVU is currently in the beta stage.Created by video game developer, Will Harvey, the new chatting system allows users to customize a 3D model of themselves (called an avatar) that can interact with others in user-created environments.

Membership to the service is free with every new member receiving 1000 credits to purchase clothes, furniture, and other virtual society "must haves." Once the thousand runs out, users must pay for any additional item via a pay per credit system. (Example: that table lamp cost two credits and at 50 cents a credit, users are dropping a dollar on 3D swag.)

Personally, I find this new method of communication a little too interactive. Users can engage in actions such as kissing, hugging, fighting, flirting, dancing and even doing the nasty (with consent and for a price). It is going to be the Sims with real people behind each computer-generated cog. I wonder how long it is going to take for the insecurities and perversions of the real world to rub off in this new medium.

The Darkside

This commercial for a Star Wars movie marathon on Cinemax takes an already overplayed Coldplay song and meshes it together with some sensitive clips from the sci-fi epic that needs no introduction.

This Cold Play ballad lacks the suspense and the good vs. evil conflict that the legendary film series was built on. And even worse, the commercial is for Cinemax, the channel that after 10 turns into skin-amax, and has very little respect my the film community as it is.

This should not be allowed. Will the commercial madness ever stop?

Flag Makeover

Flag Makeover is Barats and Bereta's first video in over a month. The duo has been MIA from YouTube's Most Watched and Top Rated charts since they signed with NBC. Prior to the deal, they were Top o' the Tube for several weeks at a time and just about every new B&B video was an instant hit.

After thier brief hiatus, Berats and Bereta already found their way back to the top of the Most Discussed and Top Favorites charts. With its noticeably augmented budget and a less ambitious story line, Flag Makeover gives Berats and Bereta fans fleeting hope that the comedy team may not be to cool for YouTube after all.

Studio 60 Lives

Despite rumors that the show would be canceled, last night NBC announced an order for an nine additional episodes of the new drama “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip.”

Here’s the opening clip from the series that stars Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, and Bradley Whitford.

After Fox 411 gossip Roger Friedman started the rumors about Studio 60 getting canceled, the backstage drama about a Saturday Night Live-esc television show will finish out the season.

The first new drama from Aaron Sorkin since he created the award-winning “West Wing,” Studio 60 has been one of the most talked-about series of the fall season.

After suffering a flux in ratings, Studio 60 seems to have settled with a steady crowd of loyal viewers. But rumor has it that the shows day and time slot are still subject to change.

Ed Bradley Dies

Ed Bradley , 65,died yesterday at Mount Sinai Medical Center of complications from chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

According to doctors, Bradley learned of his leukemia “many years ago,” but his condition had rapidly deteriorated over the last few weeks.

The longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent fought a silent battle. Close colleagues, including Mike Wallace, did not know that Mr. Bradley had leukemia.

Winner of 19 Emmy’s and a lifetime achievement award, Bradley reported on war, scandal, and devastation. His most notable interviews include Timothy McVeigh, Michael Jackson, Robin Williams, and Lena Horne.

Rome Hartman, the Executive Producer of CBS news announced this morning on "First Look" that Lesley Stahl and her "60 Minutes" team are working on a story on Bradley's career for tonight's newscast.

Windy Miller Oats

Willy, the claymation character from the British TV series Camberwick Green, has viewers "choking on their breakfasts," in the TV commercial for Oatso Simple porridge.


I had to watch this one a few times to realize that the farce revolves entirely around a crazy naked uncle. Much like the opening to the second Austin Powers movie, the creators of this "natural" oatmeal ad had to find creative ways to cover his private parts.

It is hard to tell if there is any real "flashing" involved, though The Mirror claims that "Windy accidentally revealed Guber's big secret when he moved a bowl from the microwave." There's definitely an extra piece of Plasticine in his nether regions," said one viewer. Quaker Oats, who made the advert, said there have been no official complaints so far.

Renetto Expresses His Thoughts on Commercialization

Even the YouTube "celebrities" are drowning in the content being streamed by NBC, CBS, and YouTube's many corporate channels. Can a guy with a Mac book and an idea compete with YouTube’s sponsored channels? He can’t and he won’t.

Over the past few months, Renetto and many other popular vloggers have found a home on YouTube, helped others see how valuable this new technology is, and stood up for what they believed in.

In his latest video, Renetto addresses Chad and Steve, the founders of YouTube, and expresses his personal view on the future of YouTube. Watch as Renetto vents about commercialization and the effect that sponsored channels have had on the YouTube community.

The Papdits

CBS began streaming a new online comedy/reality hybrid show called The Papdits on its broadband channel Innertube. From the writer and producer of the Da Ali G Show, The Papdits is “a docu-comedy about a family from Kashmir and their interactions with Americans as they travel through the U.S.”

The comedy/reality pilot, written and produced by Ant Hines, is about a fictional family from Kashmir and the members' interactions with real Americans as they travel cross-country in their RV. The Papdits was originally developed for Fox in late '04. CBS planned revive the show last year but decided it wasn't a "mainstream show."

With the attention that Borat generated online prior to the film's release, it is only fitting that Hines’s prior work lives here in the viral “mainstream.”

Update: Full episodes that were availible on YouTube this morning have recently become private

K-Fed Gets the News

What! Can you imagine being in an interview, hooked up to a wire, sitting in a room full of people and BAM! divorce. Who does that? And why is it on YouTube?

I thought an email or a message on an answering machine would be the wrong way to go. But this is disgusting. A text message! Who does that?

MOD was shooting a behind the scenes with the "rapper" on the eving the papers were filed and they seem to think that they got his office notice live on tape:

Much Music was filming a special on Kevin after his appearance on Much On Demand. This was the night before Britney filed for divorce, during dinner his demeanor changed after getting some text messages, he asked them to stop filming and didn't eat any of the food he ordered.

I don't get it. Was she sitting at home, babies in the bathtub with a pint of Ben & Jerry's on her lap, thinking to herself "I just can't do it any more. I have to tell him now." She whips out her Sidekick and Wham! K-Fed gets served.

I feel like a train crashed and everyone was ok, but you still can't stop thinking about it. This is a wreck. I don't care and neither should the web watching community.

Earlier: Oops Brit Did It Again!

Will Ferrell is Phantom

Has yet another blockbuster movie star taken to the Broadway stages? This clips isn't long enough to tell, but based on Ferrell's knowledge of the "Opera," it seems doubtful.



Monday night, Ferrell appeared on The Late Show with Letterman and broke into song.

My favorite funny man has never convinced me that he is a "serious" actor, but somehow he's an actor that should be taken seriously. And what is more serious than the Opera?

Phantom of the Opera isn't an opera-- it's a musical, and an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to boot. It's still a bold move for Farrell -- who I have never seen break into song -- to take on this well-known Broadway show tune.

And what a voice...who knew Ferrell could sing? I will admit that the actor only seems to know the same 10 seconds of "Music of the Night" that plays on every radio station in New York more than twice a day. But Ferrell improvises and includes some unexpected details. Pretty fantastic!

Pre-School Political Ad

Not the most politically savvy journalist you’ll ever meet, politics seems a lot like pre-school to me. With all the mud sligging and cake walking, it seems that localized campaigns get more childish every year.

This campaign spoof convinced me once and for all that if local electoral candidate don’t get his or her way, they may through a temper tantrum or squirt milk out their nose.

Cinema Europa

Dek uploaded and wrote about this marketing piece about a week ago on NoFatClips but I like it so much that I wanted to rehash his informative take with some ideas of my own.Media Salles is a program supported by the Italian government that promotes "European cinema and its circulation at theatrical level." Yet, I feel like the images don't seem exclusively European to me.

Before I looked deeper into the origin of this clip, I thought that it was meant to reflect the Industrial Era in America. Maybe it's just my whistle-blowing American attitude, but the trains with dark smoke and the people crowding the theaters, made me think of every book that I have ever read about in the impact of film in the Industrial Age. The sexy, mysterious women and vaudville-esc humor of this beautifully painted advert may have also led me to that conclusion.

But still I'll admit I was so obviously wrong, this short was made to promote Cinema in Europe. Historically and intellectually, Italian cinema is held to high-regard as a genre and a taste maker. I am ashamed of my own ignorance and I fully support anything made promote and challenge the artistic standards of film worldwide.

Vietnam

I love the idea of this video, running away from men with cameras for faces.



The image of being chased down by these manbots has a dual implication for me. First, I thought of the paparazzi and that in order to obtain national fame, you must get used to being followed around by an entourage of cameras.

But then I realized that even without a lick of local or national fame for myself, I feel like I can't hide from people watching and wanted to know more. With the phenomenon of "real people are interesting" programming and the personalization of one's thought and ideas over the Internet, it’s easy to feel exposed and easy to tracked down.

I don't know too much about this band. Except that one of it's g-tar boy is a self-claimed
"hipster nerd that hates hipsters and nerds." And I think the song is repetitive and reminds me of something I have heard before (Note: being in LA myself, it is entirely possible that I have heard it live in some venue around town).

Over all, I give this video a B+. Highlight: I think the part where they are hiding in the bathroom is pretty fantastic.