I'm sure most of the internet has already seen several videos from this incident at the Semi Precious Weapons show, but this on stage POV cracked me up the most thanks to the gentleman at 00:47 who relished his chance of a lifetime to cradle Lady Gaga in his arms.
Lady Gaga Stage Dive from Bronques on Vimeo.
Lady Gaga Stage Dives Into Semi Precious Weapons Crowd
While it's no beard of Jimmy Greenfield, it's still pretty fancy.
Beardbox from Gabriel Shalom on Vimeo.
A videomusical self portrait.
Culling together some of the most outlandish and ridiculous posts on Craigslist then making a short film about it, now that's a great idea.
L.A. Based Scratchframe, a film production group comprised of some of my good friends and fellow Alum's of Columbia College Chicago, have debuted a new web series entitled Craigslist Masterpiece Theatre™, in which every episode of the series is based on a real ad from Craigslist.
Check out the first episode:
Actual Craigslist Ad
PI services barterOver five years experience in the field of private investigation, I've had a wide variety of cases so nothing is too out of the ordinary. though i specialize in finding people, spousal investigation (suspected cheating,ETC), police records, and cyber investigation. I'm certified and hold a degree in criminal justice. I'm well connected with local law enforcement and lawmakers. No case is to big or too small, I have a proper office and i do maintain open hours. You can contact me though this ad and email me about the nature of your specific case or u can call the office number listed below. i take great pride in confidentiality so your case is safe. Open to all cases, I've only turned one case away in my five years. So no situation in too much for this company. If in the Los Angeles Area u will be dealing with me directly, though i have employee's (other PI's) all over California. Muscle is also not a Problem. I as well as my other PI's are skilled in law enforcement and military tactics. Our office number is (562)###-####
-R.C.I'm Looking to barter my Services for Tickets, Electronics, A new mattress, But I'm open to all offers. Let me know what you have.
Check out all of the episodes at the Scratchframe website.
Back To The Back To The Future from Eclectic Method on Vimeo.
After reading and watching Marcus Leshock's post about the Back to the Future cast reunion I've been jonesing to watch the trilogy again. The ever so talented Eclectic Method has also bought into the BTTF nostalgia creating another one of their masterful works of art. I'd have to say that it's one of their best.
If there is one tradition that consistently holds true for me on Superbowl Sunday, it's eating delicious food. The fabulous Amy Guth gives a crash course in making what appears to be a simple, yet mouth watering jambalaya. It seems like it would be the perfect compliment to the Superbowl, Puppybowl and whatever other bowl you are planning on watching tonight.
Bigmouth vol. 6: Le SuperBowl from Amy Guth on Vimeo.
As for myself, I'm trying my hand at the Robert Rodriguez 10-min cooking school for Puerco Pibil (or Cochinita Pibil). I'll let you know how it goes.
"Well it's Groundhog Day...again?"
To celebrate, here is the Groundhog Day trailer brilliantly recut by YouTuber DirtyEpic129 to be a depressing drama to the tune of Requiem for a Dream.
"It's Groundhog Time!"
If you are looking to start up your own news broadcast, let this brilliant video be your guide as you learn the proper format for broadcast news, courtesy of "News Wipe, London."
Note:NSFW language
I've been back and forth about wanting to do this. After watching a few of these videos pop up on the internet over the past week, I've decided that I'm cold enough during the 5-10 minutes of walking out of my apartment onto the bus. Polar Bear Club member Matthew Eckford, provides us with his first hand account his dip into the frozen waters of Lake Michigan.
Air temp approximately: 12ºF
Water temp approximately: 34ºF
"I will not do it again." -- Matthew Eckford
Polar Bear Plunge from Matthew Eckford on Vimeo.
Eclectic Method catches the holiday spirit and releases a face-meltingly-awesome Christmas remix. If you need a break from eating and/or other holiday festivities, check it out and enjoy!
Eclectic Method - Haul The Decks 2009 from Eclectic Method on Vimeo.
Local film colorist Jeff Altman who inherited a bunch of 16mm film from his grandparents, delights us all with yet another charming moment from the 1950's through his grandfathers masterful cinematography using the now extinct, Kodachrome film stock.
Oh the fun families had before the internet and smart phones. Playing with toy cars, ring around the rosie, and shining really bright lights in the children's eyes.
Checkout some more of Jeff's and his Grandfather's work: Disneyland 1956 & San Francisco 1958
As Queen of the awkward demeanor, you made some good movies more enjoyable
and some cheesy TV shows, cheesier
You will be missed.
A twentysomething man of industry. Filmmaker and animator.
You and your family dig a 40 ft. fir out of the ground with your bare hands and after you trim it by way of chainsaw, you realize that you made the mistake of uprooting a tree that is a "wee" too big and tall.
Alan Del Rio Ortiz shares a well produced short in the vein of a Good-natured mid 90's TGIF sitcom. Watch as The Girls' Guide to Rocking helps a young band in work out their differences. Enjoy some pretty excellent vistas of some of the more gritty areas of Chicago along the way.
The Girls' Guide to Rocking // Adventure from Alan Del Rio Ortiz on Vimeo.
This clip is one in a series of companion videos to the book.
Looking to cook and eat that perfect Turkey this Thanksgiving? Here are some helpful tips from Adam McLaughlin at Animaltrash, to help make that dream come to fruition.
Tip son cooking a turkey: Animaltrash Thanksgiving Special from Adam McLaughlin on Vimeo.
From what I gather, this video seems to be a part in a series of heroic battles for love with lightning, magic, swards, super powers, accents, tigers and metal. I have no idea what it really is or why it exists, but it certainly brought a glimmer of shine and epic triumph to Friday.
BEASTMASTER JR. from BLACKMAGIC ROLLERCOASTER on Vimeo.
I present to you "Lady" written and produced by Lionel Richie, as made famous by American country and pop music singer Kenny Rogers, covered karaoke style by a wistful bearded man.
Lady from wreckandsalvage on Vimeo.
Recalling a previous blog entry, Disneyland 1956 Jeff Altman, a film colorist at a local Chicago production house, inherited a bunch of 16mm Kodachrome film shot in the late 50's by his grandparents.
Another glorious gem uncovered and wonderfully transferred by Jeff of his grandfather visiting San Francisco in 1958.
San Francisco 1958 from Jeff Altman on Vimeo.
No, I'm not talking about the weather, not just yet at least.
This past summer, the Chicago group Urban Pranksters took it upon themselves to bring the magic of the now famous Grand Central Station Freeze by Improv Everywhere, to Millennium park. A group of about 50 people gathered at The Bean to perform a freeze at 12 and 1p.m. and royally confused innocent onlookers. Hilarious and awesome.
The video itself is not so great, but you get the picture.
Freeze at the Millennium Park from Alex J on Vimeo.
Tip: to be a part of an upcoming Chicago flash mob of Michael Jackson's Thriller, check out DanceNow Chicago
Vimeo user Songseed was fortunate enough to be cruising around Humboldt Park at the exact same time a truly pimped ride with fully extended hydraulics was on patrol. The pure essence of it was tighter than Xzibits cornrows.
Over the top? No. Absolutely necessary? Yes.
Serious Lift from Songseed on Vimeo.
Comes from a staffer ChicagoNow, Yvette Quintanar! A true masterpiece to say the least. All the best to Yvette and Sergio on their 2 year wedding anniversary!
Dustin Hostetler, a poor soul who was driving to Toledo from Chicago, decided to destroy his own mind by listening to a broken twitching to death radio station in Indiana. I think his words explain it best:
"driving through indiana on my way to toledo from chicago, i chanced upon a broken radio station. i listened for over a 1/2 hour, in hopes someone would come on the air and explain what happened. i slowly went insane. "and find a production?" "and find redemption?" what was the man saying?"
Is it saying:
and find a production
and find redemption
and final reduction
and finite reduction
Who knows for sure?
If you feel like trying to take a stab at what the station is saying, do note that you will not be able to un-hear what you are about to hear.
91.9 from dustin hostetler on Vimeo.
Local Film Production Company, Beverly Ridge Pictures is set do debut their much anticipated feature film, Chicago Overcoat this weekend at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Chicago Overcoat is a gangster crime drama, shot 100% in Chicago and stars Frank Vincent, Kathrine Narducci, Mike Starr, Stacy Keach, and Armand Assante.
Here is a quick synopsis of the film
The Chicago Outfit was the most powerful organized crime syndicate of the 20th century, and Lou Marazano (Frank Vincent) was their deadliest hit man. Twenty years after his most notorious wave of hits, Lou is a relic. His legend obscured, his talents forgotten. His glory days over. When a high-profile union representative is arrested for tax fraud, the Outfit's top boss (Armand Assante) orders a string of key witnesses silenced before the government can uncover a vast conspiracy involving police officers, city officials, and mob affiliates.
When Lou finds out about the job, he sees an opportunity to finance his retirement and leave Chicago with his girlfriend (Kathrine Narducci). But when relentless detectives (Danny Goldring & Stacy Keach) begin nipping at his heels, and the acting street boss (Mike Starr) decides to revoke Lou's membership to the Outfit, Lou must prove he is worthy of being the Outfit's most deadly hit man - a title he held more than twenty years ago.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Festival Box Office (312) 332-FILM or online at Ticketmaster
October 10, 2009 at 7:30 pm
October 11, 2009 at 12:45 pm
October 19, 2009 at 8:45 pm
(myself included)
One of the staffers on Vimeo created this challenge for Star Wars fans all over the planet to join "forces" and recreate the first Star Wars film (not episode I, episode IV...silly).
Here is how it works, on starwarsuncut.com the entire film has been divided into 15-second clips. Each filmmaker may then claim any clip to re-create, re-upload and watch on with smiles stretched across their face from here to the Forest Moon of Endor, as their work is stitched together with all the other clips from around the globe to re-create one of the most epic nerdgasms of all time.
Here is the trailer to get you pumped.
Star Wars: Uncut Trailer from Casey Pugh on Vimeo.
If this sounds like something that might be up your alley, check out starwarsuncut.com for more information on how to participate.
Fall is in the air and what better way to welcome Chicago to my favorite weather month than sharing Jim Newberry's clips from the Thriller Zombie Walk in Wicker Park, on July 25th, 2009. It was sort of Halloween in the summer but without the changing leaves and the cool, crisp breeze of October.
Thriller Zombies: work in progress from Jim Newberry on Vimeo.
For Chicago baseball fans, there is always next season. Beckham for RoY!
It was fun, gorgeous Colorado vistas, excellent food and pretty okay dancing (they played three Sean Paul songs in a row -- not very wise). However, I feel it was missing one major piece.
I believe that every wedding should be required by law that a huge musical number is performed by the wedding party and is recorded for the internet to enjoy. If you don't, then you aren't really married.
The video below will demonstrate exactly what I'm talking about.
Brian & Eileen's Wedding Music Video. from LOCKDOWN projects on Vimeo.
Chicago Dance Crash is doing something I approve of. They have created an entirely new dance production based on ideas that were contributed by the masses of the internet.
I have to say that after attending opening night last Friday, most of those ideas were quite entertaining. I put together 10 5-second video clips from the show to share with everyone.
If you're looking for something to do this weekend, I'd recommend checking out The Drawing Board.
Dance Now Chicago has invited the entire city to a disclosed Loop location and act like Frosty the Bird for the length of a5 min. song they have selected.
If I've peaked your interest, get more info on the event. If not, I hope the clip below can bring some joy to your Friday!
Hilarious Dancing bird from Jessica Martinez on Vimeo.
It might be a bit of a stretch but think of it this way, when a giant is amongst traffic, you should probably shut down the street.
Royal de Luxe from Yves Chauvel on Vimeo.
Thanks DanceNow!
Watch Captain Ahole, the Animatronic Skull, gleefully sing his favorite song from, The Little Mermaid
Well with baseball season winding down and along with it the White Sox hopes for a shot at the post-season, I reflect on a time that once was.
Filmmaker gufte presents us with his cinematic poetry of Michael Jordan.
Michael Jordan - The Art Of Basketball from gufte on Vimeo.
I think Uncle Rico's quote from Napoleon Dynamite put it best, "Don't you ever wish you could go back."
Remember when it was easy to be a Chicago sports fan? When we had a team that went 72-10 in a single season. Think about that, those Bulls played 82 games and only lost 10 times. 10 TIMES!! Those were the days.
On a side note: It's really stunning how far 3D graphics have come since 1996.
I miss Ray Clay too.
I stumbled upon one more of these 8-bit themed old school video game videos and just had to squeeze it in as an addendum to my previous post. Consider this the second bonus level.
This video was 1500 hours of work moving lego blocks and grabbing still images of them.
AlanSmithee shares his drive to Wrigley Field as a Time Lapse.
HD Time Lapse of a drive to Wrigley Field in Chicago from AlanSmithee on Vimeo.
My buddy Andy and I had a mission to go shoot some pics and an impromptu cell phone video in front of the Family Matters house in Lincoln Park.
one cell phone video + another cell phone playing the theme song via youtube = mission accomplished
If you are quite enough when passing by you can hear the theme song and a voice saying, "...A Miller Boyett Production in association with Lorimar Television and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution."
Family Matters House from txcrew on Vimeo.
My buddy Alex pointed this video out to me and it was just too good to pass up.
Tired of being in traffic? Do you have an iPhone? Did you like the ending battle in Rambo 4? Here is what you need:
For some reason, Mango 1-Man Band decided it would be a good idea to dress as a pirate, record his audition for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and upload it for the world to see.
Some questions might be running through your head right now like, "Are they even making a Pirates 4?" No. "So that pretty much means they aren't holding auditions for it, right?" Correct. "And how do you know he is from Chicago?" Says so in his Vimeo profile, so it must be true.
After watching his audition, I must ask the powers that be to now make Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and to PLEASE put this man as a leading role. Not only can he act, but he can dress a set. Notice the lantern, ship and map. I'm glad this video was made.
The Black Angry Pirate.....Pirates of the Caribbean 4 from Mango 1-Man Band on Vimeo.
Apparently acting is only a hobby. He is also a 1-man Callypso Band and uses 5 exclamation marks to welcome users on his website.
In other words, he is a hero to all of Chicago. Please keep on keeping on Mr. Mango.
The differences are outlined below. The winner should be obvious.
I've seen a lot of these little 'xtra normal' movies, but this one by Libmilproductions, seemed just one awkward cut above the rest. Nice work!
...at least to me it does.
An excellent experiment with the moods by lernert Engelberts
Revenge from lernert Engelberts on Vimeo.
We had a unique opportunity to shoot, "The Ledge" experience on the Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago (formerly Sears Tower). For those who are unfamiliar with The Ledge, it's basically a glass and steel platform that protrudes out of the tower for a unique 103 story view of the city below.
Our mission was to shoot The Ledge from all sides including some reverse shots outside, a task not for the Acrophobic.
Anything for the Perfect Shot from 3to1 Studios on Vimeo.
Willing to do anything for the perfect shot, our fearless Director of Photography, Kevin Moss of local Chicago film production company Beverly Ridge Pictures and his First A.C., Hunter Whalen strapped into the towers window washing scaffold armed with the Red Camera One to capture some of the more breathtaking views of The Ledge itself.
This in itself provided most of our crew the opportunity to view the city of Chicago from the real Skydeck, the rooftop of the Willis Tower.
This video is a short chronicle of our experience.
Chicagoan Robbie Conaway paints you a beautiful picture of why you should spend some time out at the beach today.
All I can say is, November through April in Chicago is coming. Better put in the time now
Don't worry, Fry Cook has you covered. The two videos below will give you the complete Lollapalooza 2009 experience.
Here is what it looked like from Robert Hendricks condo:
Lollapalooza 2009 Time Lapse from Robert Hendricks on Vimeo.
and Marcus Leshock, Feature/Entertainment Reporter for WGN-TV, shares his best performance of the year (I didn't go but I certainly happen to agree, sorry Snoop):
We hope you have enjoyed Lollapalooza 2009.
My goodness. Eclectic Method, the king of insane John Hughes tribute videos. If you only watch one video on the internet this week, this is the one.
Eclectic Method - A John Hughes Production from Eclectic Method on Vimeo.
This news technology is beyond that of the "holographic" projections that were shown during MSNBC's Election Day coverage.
This is how all news will be delivered by 2015 (should be right around the time we get flying cars and hover boards).
You gotta love technology.
Chicago O'Hare Airport Toilet from Amir on Vimeo.