Like What I Like

Youth in Music Videos

goodcrust — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:45:19 +0000

This is kind of a random post but I like these two songs and their videos a lot. They make me miss being a teenager.

Smashing Pumpkins – 1979

Silversun Pickups – Lazy Eye

Rock & Roll Moments

goodcrust — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:23:13 +0000

When it comes to moments in rock and roll, I enjoy chaos, intelligence, rebellion, confidence, and talent. One of these moments was when The Doors performed “Light My Fire” on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Teen Witch

goodcrust — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:10:32 +0000

I’m a sucker for really bad 80′s movies. This probably takes the cake for most ridiculous scene ever. The acting, the concept, the outfits, the dialogue are all so over the top.

It also inspired a hilarious skit by Andy Samberg and the guys at “The Lonely Island” before they got picked up by SNL.

One Shot Music Videos

goodcrust — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:21:32 +0000

These music videos are filmed in one shot. The camera never cuts. This style has seemed to grow recently in popularity. These are a few of my favorites.

Lucas – Lucas With the Lid Off

Weezer – Undone (The Sweater Song)

Vampire Weekend – Oxford Comma

Feist – I Feel it All

Spoon – The Underdog

Nirvana

goodcrust — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:41:33 +0000

I just thought it was cool to have these two clips back to back. It’s crazy how your world can be flipped upside down.

Spike Jonze Adidas Commercial

goodcrust — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:18:15 +0000

Spike Jonze is a huge favorite of mine. His upcoming release for “Where the Wildthings Are” is definitely one of my most anticipated releases in recent memory.

I feel like this commercial he did for Adidas really showed where he could take a child-like fantasy.

Scorcese AT&T Ad

goodcrust — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:24:41 +0000

I always try to picture my favorite directors and actors at work. Wonder how they think, prep, execute, and deliver. I don’t know how much truth is in this performance by Scorcese, but it is phenomenal.

Gap – Pardon Our Dust

goodcrust — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:16:06 +0000

Spike Jonze directed this commercial for a local Gap’s renovation. That guy knows how to have fun.

Best Fight Scene

goodcrust — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:37:44 +0000

This scene is from 2005′s “The Protector”. Tony Jaa scales a giant flight of stairs, taking out anyone in his way. The amazing part is that the shot doesn’t cut once in 3 minutes and 55 seconds. The choreography, endurance, stunt work, and camera work are all phenomenal.