lazy sunday

Yawns from Everynone on Vimeo.

Sooooo sleepy...

happy weekend

Have a jumpin' weekend!

map of texas

I recently watched the film Bernie, which is based on a true story that took place in East Texas back in 1996. For some reason my expectations were fairly low, or maybe non-existent is more apt. Lo and behold it was a pretty great movie, in large part due to the performances of the chatterbox townsfolk. If memory serves (and I'm apparently too lazy to look this up AS I TYPE ON A COMPUTER WITH INTERNET) many players were not actors, but actual citizens of the town. This scene is one of my favorites. And if you live, or have ever lived in Texas, you'll know why.

first impressions on brand marks

This video is pretty adorable, but it's also interesting to hear this 5 year old's take on brands... what she recognizes, and what she doesn't (which leads to hilarity). Logos and brand identity are fascinating to me, however sometimes it's kind of scary to see how they can collectively penetrate our minds without us even realizing it.

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lazy sunday

I love this song. Have a great lazy day all. And don't overdo it... many of you have off tomorrow, so save a z or two.

the tipped edge

Nice work by pal-o-mine, Luther Himes.

forever lazy

There's no way I could avoid posting this. It is the uniform for the lazy. You don't even have to take it off to go to the bathroom, and it comes with accessories. They really thought of everything. Well, almost. If it could also bathe you now that would be something.

most overused line in cinema: you look like shit

Get some sleep. Go home. Take something. Look in the mirror. Lay off the drugs. Get it get it together. All roads lead to looking like shit in Hollywood.

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little red riding hood infographic

I think this came out a while back but I only recently discovered it. This is an infographic taken to another level. It's pretty dang incredible. A whole new take on Little Red Riding Hood.

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the seed

The Seed from Johnny Kelly on Vimeo.

What a cute and wonderfully executed idea!

the swedish chef

The master of fine muppet dining. And inappropriate dinner guests.

film friday: teens and ass

Movies geared towards teens don't really go for it like they used to... pants off, hormones ready to dive-bomb anything with a pulse. The closest thing I can think of is the American Pie series, and that was what, almost 10 years ago. Where are the films that are full of gratuitous nudity, raging parties, inexperienced horn-dogs with clueless friends as sex mentors, and maybe a hot tub or two. Cartoony and sexually amped-up, the 80's undoubtedly mastered one of my favorite comedy sub-genres. Yes, they're over the top and usually lacking much of a plot, but they're the perfect match for summertime... teenage hi-jinks and the quest for a little nooky. I guess nooky is putting it mildly (yes, I'm secretly 80 years old).

Un-Hughesian, they're good in that bad way, like spiked punch or coconut scented tanning oil, not at all sweet or poignant. Not coming-of-age, but coming of, well nevermind. I'm almost shocked that parents weren't on a constant dose of anti-hypertensives. But, I saw a lot of them as a kid and things worked out ok. Right? Anyway, my best guess is we can thank an onslaught of STDs for almost killing this kind of movie. Thank goodness for late night cable to keep the memories alive.

There were so many to choose from but I think I've managed to select the greatest hits. BEWARE, the 80's were less censored when it came to trailer content, so there's some jiggle and horizontal dancing in a few.

the mystery of flying kicks

Almost everyone has a pair of these in their neighborhood. Look to the telephone wires and you just might see a pair of sneakers hanging like a little urban ornament. And if you're like me you stop for a second and wonder how they got there. Well The Mystery of Flying Kicks is a documentary that explores different theories using photos and story contributions from around the world. I watched this short film during SXSW and meant to comment on it shortly after but, well, forgot. Better late than never. Check out the trailer below and the site for an on-going blog. You can also submit your own stuff.

The Mystery of Flying Kicks - Trailer from Closer Productions on Vimeo.

kittens

Completely ridiculous but you gotta love this kid's imagination. And this is my very lazy post for the day. Adios.

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film friday: disaster movies

Now what would summer be without a disaster movie? Explosions, time running out, you against the world (or a madman, or technology, or health epidemics, or nature's wrath...), and of course a plethora of horribly dramatic one-liners and bad decisions. Maybe there's something special about the unbearable heat outside that makes our hankering for cheesy nail-biters stronger. Maybe it's heat stroke.

And movies like Twister, The Day After Tomorrow, Armageddon, Dante's Peak would be nothing without Irwin Allen and the 70's. Once again the decade that brought you a killer fish also laid the groundwork for another film genre. In the 70's however, the movies generally touted an "all-star" cast... sort of a bolder precursor to The Love Boat.

Movie trends of course come and go, and interest has waned a bit since the late 90's early 00's, just as it did in the early 80's, but as the recent (and so realistic) 2012 reminded us all there's an expiration date on Earth, and as long as that clock is ticking we will be interested in things that go boom.

For a taste of the best of the best* see below:




















*yeah, China Syndrome may not be a textbook disaster movie but close enough...

up there

UP THERE from The Ritual Project on Vimeo.

One of the things I enjoyed the most about walking around in Baltimore was looking up at the old building walls of downtown and seeing the painted advertisements. Many were so worn you couldn't make them out, some had been partially covered in graffiti, however quite a few were still recognizable. This is in image though, not name, as these ads are for products and businesses that are now long gone. And that's what I like, these seemingly inconsequential paintings have become colorful brick placeholders for a piece of history that no longer exists. Even as windows have made way for boards and roofs have caved hiding the past there are reminders of a former life.

These sorts of things make my insides pulse like a flux capacitor, revving my imagination into exploratory overdrive, wondering what it was like when these walls were new. Even as a child I remember going to The Square and I couldn't help but be fascinated by the old-timey murals that seemed so foreign... and hey, it was the 80's, so that was about as far as you get from neon and the familiar.

Up There is a documentary about folks that still practice this dying form of advertising. As the years go by I know "progress" has been making its best efforts at displacing hand-made art -- things that are slowly crafted or beautifully flawed. But there is less permanence, no heart. The subjects of this movie definitely have the latter, and a commitment to work that takes patience and skill. These days commerce may dictate with less money you can make more money, but I truly appreciate men and women that continue to practice antiquated professions. I'm glad to see I'm not the only one.

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harrison ford + family on the brain

Some utter nonsense...



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batman logo metamorphosis

Going with the movie theme...

This video chronicling the many changes of the Batman icon is pretty interesting. I had no idea there were so many versions.



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wiener time

You know I can't resist a good wiener related post. This is from the awesome Flickr group Signs in Motion.

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unwelcome guest

I probably shouldn't reveal this, but as is my way when at my wits' end, I unload... and now I confess to having a mouse/rat that has decided my home is his. My critter loving side has grappled with the methods I should use to get rid of himthem, but I simply can not share my space so they're out of here. I wish we could be friends but there are a few simple rules that are being ignored. Before I get into some sort of Willard showdown anyone got any tips?



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