Sunday, February 28, 2010

Vancouver City


Beautiful music video about Vancouver, featuring time-lapse photography of the Canadian city.
Posted to YouTube on Jan. 25, 2010.
Suggested rating: G.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Typical interaction between PR firm for tech company and a reporter


This video captures an all-too-common occurrence with PR firms pitching stories to technology reporters.
I don't have a problem with PR firms in general, just those that blindly pitch stories to writers. The good PR professionals understand a reporter's needs, what they cover and what their publication's focus is. The bad ones don't bother to learn those things. And they'll pester reporters who would never cover what they're pitching.
TechCrunch did a good writeup of this video here.
Posted to YouTube on Feb. 12, 2010.
Suggested rating: PG-13.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Iron Man vs. Batman


CollegeHumor compares the plots of "Iron Man" and "Batman Begins" as part of its Deja View series.
Posted to CollegeHumor.com on Feb. 11, 2010.
Suggested rating: G.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Star Wars: Retold by someone who wasn't paying much attention

Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it) from Joe Nicolosi on Vimeo.


Funny video by Joe Nicolosi who asked his friend Amanda to recount the plot of "Star Wars." She said she had never seen a full "Star Wars" movie but knew the plot to the original trilogy.
Posted to Vimeo on Jan. 12, 2009.
Suggested rating: PG.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Fake Apple iPad commercial


Funny video mocking Apple's iPad by Take180.com that combines Mac ads and the "Jersey Shore."
Posted to YouTube on Feb. 9, 2010.
Suggested rating: PG.

Plus, a bonus video with Apple CEO Steve Jobs getting the Autotune treatment.
According to the Huffington Post, a presentation at Macworld 2010 by New York Times tech columnist David Pogue featured a brief video by the team from Autotune the News.
Posted to YouTube on Feb. 11, 2010.
Suggested rating: G.

Friday, February 12, 2010

NASA scientists plan to approach girl by 2018


NASA Scientists Plan To Approach Girl By 2018 
Another gem from the Onion News Network.
Posted to TheOnion.com on Feb. 11, 2010.
Suggested rating: PG.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

The Griswolds return in 'Hotel Hell Vacation'


As a fan of “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983) and “Christmas Vacation” (1989), it was nice to see Chevy Chase and Beverly D’Angelo reunited as the Griswolds, even if it was just a 15-minute video promoting HomeAway.
The short movie “Hotel Hell Vacation” has some pretty funny bits. It’s definitely worth viewing for fans of the movie series.
Posted to Hulu on Feb. 7, 2010.
Suggested rating: PG.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Best ads of Super Bowl 2010


Bud Light: Stranded
Posted to Hulu on Feb. 7, 2010.
Suggested rating: PG.

Mars' Snickers: You're Not You When You're Hungry
Posted to Hulu on Feb. 7, 2010.
Suggested rating: G.

Motorola: Megan Fox Photo
Posted to Hulu on Feb. 7, 2010.
Suggested rating: PG.

FloTV: Injury Report
Posted to Hulu on Feb. 7, 2010.
Suggested rating: G.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Cat on a business trip


Adorable Japanese commercial featuring a cat on a business trip. EW.com has posted this and two more on its PopWatch blog.
Posted to YouTube on Jan. 28, 2010.
Suggested rating: G.

Friday, February 5, 2010

'Saturday Night Live' on the Apple iPad


"Saturday Night Live" slams the Apple iPad.
Originally aired Jan. 30, 2010.
Suggested rating: G.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

The origins of Barnes & Noble


Bookseller Barnes & Noble gets lampooned by "Saturday Night Live."
Originally aired Jan. 30, 2010.
Suggested rating: PG.

'Lost' Writers Need Your Help


The writers of "Lost" have no clue how they're going to wrap up their trippy sci-fi drama this season, according to CollegeHumor. Funny video.
Posted to CollegeHumor.com on Feb. 1, 2009.
Suggested rating: PG.