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O.J. ADMITS IT

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. The O.J. [...]

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Half Life on a budget

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 [...]

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Hulu’s Super Bowl strategy

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, [...]

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Old Spice Tastes Its Own Medicine

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.
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United Takes To The Sea

August 9, 2008

United Airlines has some spectacular new spots for the Olympic Games. The spots are meant to “capture the spirit of [...] relaxing and rewarding international travel.” Rolled out initially in Chicago, SF, and DC, the internationally-sourced animation coupled with high-profile orchestra music makes for some of the most arresting commerical time we may witness during [...]

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