Archive for May, 2007

VIDEO WATCH: Michel Gondry HP ad

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

Since these HP ads premiered, I’ve found myself moderately intrigued by them because they tend to use people at the top of their game in their respective industry, and just because they are kinda cool. Pharell and Jay-Z were in the first run and while Pharell isn’t really at the top of anyone’s list of anything (other than maybe the biggest skater poser ever…), Jay-Z is kind of that dude when it comes to hip hop power hitters.

To follow suit, HP enlisted Michel Gondry, whose films kind of speak for how awesome he is, and if they are not enough for you, I can safely say he’s probably the only dude I would willfully allow to impregnate me with his creativity and next of kin…well, him and pete wentz…anyway, here’s the ad…


VIDEO WATCH: Robert Gomez - “Closer Still”

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

There’s nothing too remarkable about this video other than it looks like it was shot with no budget and I like Robert Gomez (even if Norah Jones does too!).


On the Lot

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

Yesterday there was a preview for On the Lot on the official site and now it’s gone. I’ve been trying to find it elsewhere but it seems to have completely vanished from the internet.

Should I have applied? After all, Kelly Clarkson—years after she won American—is on the cover of this weeks Entertainment Weekly, enjoys critical success and has sold millions of records. Fortunately the show looks horrible and I doubt a horrible reality show is going to launch any careers. For instance, what is with these judges?

Actress, author and screenwriter Carrie Fisher (”Star Wars,” “Postcards From The Edge”), as well as directors/producers Brett Ratner (”Rush Hour 3,” “X-Men 3: The Last Stand”), Garry Marshall (”Georgia Rule,” “Princess Diaries,” “Pretty Woman”) and Jon Avnet (”The Starter Wife,” “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “Risky Business”), will serve as judges for the series’ two “audition” episodes airing Tuesday, May 22 9/8c and Thursday, May 24 9:30/8:30c on FOX. Judges for additional rounds will be announced at a later date.

Brett Ratner’s probably a pretty decent douche and Carrie Fisher is huge bitch. They could be good personalities but when was the last time you saw a reality show where the judges changed after the first couple of episodes?! Aren’t the judges part of the appeal of reality shows?! Aren’t Simon and Tyra the best part?

Most importantly, what self-respecting filmmaker would give a shit if Bret Ratner didn’t like your movie?

Dean Kamen Robotic Arm

Friday, May 18th, 2007

Dean Kamen was pimping FIRST in Honolulu (there’s going to be a regional there next year). He showed a tech demo of the Cyborg arm that is much better than the other video floating around the internet: