Some web savvy Muppets have surfaced on the internet singing some of their favorite classic tunes. Check out this ode to joy from Beaker, everyone's favorite puppet scientist!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Pee Pee Pees
It's no secret that long road trips and over-sized sodas don't mix. In this episode of Sony Digital's Rodents, Pee Pee bargains with Buttercup for a pit stop.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Sam Roberts "Them Kids"
In this video for Sam Roberts latest single "Them Kids", the isolated environment of a Simms-like suburbia offers a cookie cutter world devoid of fear and poverty. Yet, when you listen to Robert's lyrics, the message is not nearly as happy go lucky as the colorful visuals depict them to be. Symbolic of the generational divide between Gen-X and our elders, video games are the precise reason why many of "them kids" are too distracted in modern society to enjoy the simple pleasures of past generations.
Labels:
canada,
music video,
pop rock,
sam roberts,
sims,
spyfilms
I Met The Walrus
Nearly 40 years ago, a young Canadian boy snuck into John Lennon's hotel room to talk about peace. The beloved musician, who was embraced by the world for his revolutionary views, spoke to the renegade child with no filter to his opinion of reality. Some what dark and jaded, Lennon's words are brought back from their grave into this Oscar nominated short. A composite of sketches and digital imaging, I believe this artful animation transcends generations and speaks to a nation constantly at war with itself and it's culturally obstructive enemies.
Labels:
animated short,
Beatles,
documentary,
drama,
interview,
Jerry Levitan,
John Lennon,
Josh Raskin,
Oscar nominated
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Radiohead "House of Cards"
Created using a camera-free laser imaging system, this new video for Radiohead's "House of Cards" positions technology as the driving force behind the music. At a symbolic glance, it's almost seems that Radiohead surrendering to a future where the megaband is pixelated by the collapse of the traditional label structure. Whether they meant to send this message or not, it's interesting that this video was produces during a time when the music industry is adapting to new technologies and unconventional distribution models.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Baman Piderman
A love of comics mixed with an admiration for nonsensical comedy explains why I've spent the past few days replaying this one-minute short by Alex Butera on any device I could find it on.
Sitting here at my desk, overworked to the point that my brain can't take another intellectual thought, it's really hard for me to resist such brilliantly irrelevant lines as "my boots are sticky." I think I'm going to watch it again!
Sitting here at my desk, overworked to the point that my brain can't take another intellectual thought, it's really hard for me to resist such brilliantly irrelevant lines as "my boots are sticky." I think I'm going to watch it again!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Outside of the Box
Please officer, don't mime the smell! In this episode of the retarded policeman, shots are fired in the name of traffic safety.
Labels:
comedy,
dry humor,
greg benson,
gun fight,
mediocre films,
mime,
officer,
police,
ponce perry,
series,
sketch,
web series
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Bon Iver "The Wolves (Act I & II)"
Haunting the heart with cold breaths of pain and loss, this video "The Wolves (Act I & II)" by Bon Iver takes you into the dark, mystical forest of reflection. Entangling the weighted words of Iver with the somber mindset of its director who suffered the sudden death of a friend, the two artists created a soulful, opera-esc ballad that brings serenity to life's unavoidable pain.
Labels:
canada,
folk rock,
heartache,
Jagjaguwar,
music video,
reflection,
tragedy
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Engaged: The Show
Anyone who has ever has ever spent time with a newly engaged couple can relate to this off-beat series about tying the knot.
Labels:
annoying,
comedy,
engagement,
mockumentary,
web series
Monday, July 07, 2008
Don Brownrigg "In it"
This song by Canadian musician Don Brownrigg has an infectious melody that warms even the most anxious of hearts. Directed by Charles Jannasch of Device Moving Images, the home grown, earnest video allows the quality of the lyrics to speaks for itself.
Labels:
canada,
charles jannasch,
don brownrigg,
folk,
halifax,
In It,
independent,
indie music,
simplistic
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
Coming soon to an internet near you, this mad love story promises high production plotlines and some of your favorite TV-turned-net celebs.
Labels:
felicia day,
high production,
neil patrick harris,
trailer,
web series,
webseries
Thursday, July 03, 2008
A Great Big Break
Think that there's nothing good on the web lately? You clearly haven't seen breakalegtv. Catch up old episodes before the season finale!
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
The Buffet Song
Ever wonder where Rhett and Link write such funny songs? In this video they hit a Vegas buffet to find some lyrical inspiration.
Labels:
all you can eat,
buffet,
fast food,
music comedy,
music video,
rhettandlink,
tribute,
vegas
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