watch it: “Pet Otters – Ferrets on Crack”
Do not try this at home.
web video of the day
watch it: 1970s Ty-D-Bol commercial
I’m not sure which is scarier: the tiny man in the tank with his little boat, or the use of plastic as a selling point:
watch it: “Nothing Lasts Forever trailer”
It’s not a real trailer but a collection of clips assembled, trailer-wise, from a real movie made in 1984 by Tom Schiller that was never released, even though it starred Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd, as well as Zach Galligan, who had just starred in the huge hit Gremlins: See this recent piece in L.A. … more…
watch it: “Sexism, Strength and Dominance: Masculinity in Disney Films “
I think Sanjay Newton, the creator of this video analysis, misses the mark by quite a bit here. Beauty and the Beast’s Gaston, for instance, is clearly intended as a parody of the very stereotypical imagery of men that Newton says (correctly) is dangerous. Gaston is also the villain whom Belle is repeatedly shown to … more…
watch it: “The Muppets: Stand By Me”
A bonus Easter Sunday web video of the day for you. It’s the Muppets, featuring bunnies, and it is extra demented:
watch it: the 4/3/10 weekly address from President Barack Obama
Very pretty words about humanity, about striving to find meaning in our lives, about unity of purpose. Now make sure, Mr. President, that your actions don’t contradict them.
watch it: “Cutest Kitty EVER”
Baby jaguar. Your Friday cute is brung. (Warning: the music is obscenely loud — turn down your speakers.) Thanks to reader Kenny for sending this my way.
watch it: 1980s York Peppermint Patty commercial
Who knew merely eating candy could feel so much like an adventure?
watch it: ‘Evil Dead’ in 60 seconds, in claymation
By Lee Hardcastle:
watch it: “Edgar Wright on ‘The Black Hole’”
When I first heard about this, I thought it meant that Edgar Wright was going to remake The Black Hole. And while I generally disapprove of remakes over original stories, I would love to see what Wright would do with such a project. Alas, it’s just that Wright is talking about the film while we … more…
