March 26, 2009
Yet another childhood favorite is being turned into popcorn entertainment. Check out the new trailer for Where The Wild Things Are. At least Spike Jonze is directing. He’s the only person in Hollywood I would trust to a project like this (using puppets rather than CGI inspires some hope). Still makes me feel a little [...]
February 24, 2009
This whole situation has taken a significant toll on the American public. There was uproar, followed by outrage. Finally, a sense of defeated resignation as we accepted our part in helping usher in this brave new world. But then something unexpected and altogether miraculous happened: Justice arrived. In the form of an admission. That’s right. [...]
February 19, 2009
Seems like some big-budget directors could learn a thing or two from the low-budget upstarts. If video games are the inspiration, we all know the plot and dialogue won’t win any Oscars. But this entire game-based short was made for $500 (!) so obviously talent and passion play a part. My bet is the Purchase [...]
February 8, 2009
The Super Bowl, by nature, has given us unrealistic expectations of grandeur. It’s no surprise then, that I was underwhelmed by many of the spots, especially the winning entry from Doritos. Their winning spot – from guys who nearly won last year – rehashes the ideas Bud Light was chastised for a few years ago, [...]
August 19, 2008
Old Spice continues its tounge-in-cheek Revival Of Manliness with the newly-launched Old Spice School of TV Medicine. Nice tie-in to the TV spots, featuring another recent tounge-in-cheek revival, the one and only NPH. He’s no Bruce Campbell, but it’s a fun moment. Site created by W+K (not to be confused with amazing street artist WK [...]
