I Am Not An Artist

Speaking of vibrant colors, you must check out “I Am Not an Artist” if you haven’t already.

Moments

I was recently introduced to Devour.com, a fantastic website that posts a well-chosen collection of videos found around the web.  While I have spent many hours devouring the contents of the website, I continually come back to the first video I watched there, “Moments,” by Everynone - a beautiful short film that captures the little things that make up every day experience.  I also recommend Everynone’s “Words.”

Tales of Mere Existence

Tales of Mere Existence is a series of animated autobiographical comics by Lev Yilmaz.  Lev has the amazing ability to make the most mundane topics fascinating, hysterical, and a wee bit sad.

Here is “How To Carry Your Books At School,” the first video I saw by Lev:

“I Am Trying To Break Your Heart”

I absolutely love JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound‘s version of Wilco’s “I Am Trying To Break Your Heart.”  The lyrics say “this is not a joke / so please stop smiling,” but all I can do is smile when I hear this.  It is far too catchy!

Logged In

I don’t have anything in particular to say except, “Watch this.”

The Tourist Lane

I love pretty much everything Improv Everywhere does, but their latest project especially resonates with me because they eerily read my mind and made a video of my thoughts.  Posing as NYC’s Department of Transportation, they set up a “Tourist Lane” (slow lane) and a “New Yorker Lane” (fast lane) on a sidewalk in Manhattan and directed pedestrians accordingly.  As a fast-walking New Yorker, I am thrilled that they did this.

Professor Eduardo Alvarado

Professor Eduardo Alvarado is the most fascinating performer I’ve ever had the pleasure to see in New York City subway stations.  The sight of him playing his keyboard with dolls dancing in front of him never fails to brighten my commute and my entire day.  This man is a legend!  Read more about the Professor in this article from the Village Voice.

Animator vs. Animation

Thanks to my academic advisor for reminding me that this gem exists.  ”Animator vs. Animation” is a hilarious Flash animation by Alan Becker.  If you’ve ever animated something in Flash, you will really appreciate this.  You might also want to watch “Animator vs. Animation Part 2” if you are sick of the Windows XP desktop.

Exit Through The Gift Shop

I can’t wait to see street artist Banksy‘s film “Exit Through The Gift Shop.”  The trailer had me captivated from the very start, especially with the hilarious text surrounding its supposed awards and reviews.

The Thorn in the Heart

“The Thorn in the Heart“ (L’Epine dans le Coeur) is incredible director and incredible mind Michel Gondry‘s latest film about his aunt Suzette.  It seems to only be in select theaters for a short amount of time, so check this site to see if it will be shown near you.  Here’s the trailer:

“This Too Shall Pass – Rube Goldberg Machine Version” – OK Go

I agree with BlinkCast – OK Go‘s video “This Too Shall Pass – Rube Goldberg Machine Version” is pretty fantastic.  OK Go’s videos always blow me away, but this one is absolutely mind-boggling.  The machine in the video is based on the work of inventor Rube Goldberg.  This brings up memories of playing The Incredible Machine on my family’s desktop computer in the mid-nineties!

Ted’s Birthday

Here’s the latest Improv Everywhere video, “Ted’s Birthday.”  I love how “Ted” plays along with the joke!

Google Goggles

Yet another smart idea from Google, Google Goggles lets those lucky owners of Android phones take a picture of something and search the web for relevant information.  I wonder when Google will release a telepathic search?

Waking Sleeping Beauty

I’m really looking forward to seeing Waking Sleeping Beauty when it hits theaters in March.  It’s a documentary about how Disney’s animation studios managed to rise out of their slump a few decades ago and create some of the most well-loved films of all time.

T-Shirt War

Recommended by Jamee.  T-Shirt War is a vibrant and comical stop-motion video by internet entertainers (or “internetainers”) Rhett and Link.  The shirts worn in the video are available in their online store.  I’d love to get the series of Jenga tower shirts and wear one every day of the week.  Would people notice the progression?

Communication Evolution

Yahoo created this video as part of its celebration of 25 Years of Online Communications. Who would have thought, back in 1984, that the internet would be as powerful as it is today?

Wisdom

Wisdom by Andrew Zuckerman is beautiful and inspiring.

Western Spaghetti

I have just come across we love stopmotion, a blog about stop motion videos, and I am trying to restrain myself from reposting all of its amazing entries here. However, I cannot resist sharing PES‘ Western Spaghetti video with you readers, as it is one of the most innovative videos I’ve seen in a while:

Disconnected

Disconnected is a student-made documentary that follows three Carleton students as they attempt to go computer-less for at least three weeks.  The documentary resonates with me, as I too am a college student admittedly addicted to my computer, and I like how Disconnected focuses not only on the students’ desires to use computers recreationally, but also on the ways in which computers have become necessary to how colleges run – for example, online timesheets for student employment, computer programs for Chinese assignments, and Library search engines instead of physical card catalogues.  I highly recommend this film, which you can watch online at Hulu.  Here is the trailer:

Hanukkah Flash Mob

I am so happy about the recent rise in popularity of dancing flash mobs.  Here’s a rather well choreographed performance in Jerusalem.  Happy Hanukkah!