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OneRepublic’s Official “Unofficial” Music Video

December 4, 2008

The song “Apologize” by OneRepublic has long been killed by the radio and will probably never be erased from our heads, but there’s one reason why I need to bring them up again:
Their official music video is flat out horrible.

It’s a bland, utterly uninspired “performance piece” which just showcases the band playing in a studio [...]

Three Commercials That’ll Make You Think Twice About Your Career

November 18, 2008

I’ve always loved commercials for job search websites. They’re almost always so effective because they tap into an insight we can all share: finding your perfect career. Whether you’re five and dreaming about it, or fifty and wishing you had looked harder, the ads (if done right) can hit home with everyone.
And the best [...]

From Budweiser to Barack

November 3, 2008

With Election Day just a few exciting hours away, I thought I’d spotlight this video that’s been making the rounds on Youtube and all over the internet. Yup, the Wassssup boys are back and the past 8 years haven’t treated them too well…

I love how director Charles Stone III took his original Budwesier ad [...]

Two Completely Different Music Videos

October 27, 2008

First up, check out this music video for Low vs. Diamond - Heart Attack, directed by Marc Klasfeld. I’m really feeling this:

What a simple and great concept.  I love how subtle the aging effect is, it took me a few moments before it registered, “wait, they’re…they’re getting older!”  The effect isn’t perfect and the [...]