SLOPPY ESSES

2011-10-25T13:13:00.003-05:00

Been a while since the last post, but here's a little something nice just in time for Halloween.

New video from the band "Delta Rae" for their song Bottom of the River

Directed by Lawrence Chen
Creative Director – Hagan Wong
Director of Photography – Steve Milligan

2011-08-31T13:17:00.005-05:00

This is Johnny Kelly's Graduation film from the Royal College of Art. It's about putting things off. "Sometimes the only way to get something done is to do two dozen other things first."

Sound design by Mike Wyeld, with voice over by Bryan Quinn.

2011-07-12T13:22:00.001-05:00

Great talk from Jim Coudal of Coudal Partners. I need to get busy.

2011-07-11T13:26:00.005-05:00

Everyone should have a best friend like Geoffrey.

Not to preach, but adoption is the way to go people. I can't imagine a life without my bitch, Stella.

2011-07-11T11:07:00.003-05:00

"I'm making marketing that touches my audience deep inside."

Kenny motherfucking Powers takes over K-Swiss.

Fun Fun Fun

2011-07-07T13:11:00.005-05:00

No this is not Rebecca Black's new single to follow up her smash hit "Friday". Although, it is about that time.

Instead, this really cool video titled "Fun Fun Fun" is from the creative family out of Berlin known as usagiingen. The music, by Spencer, is pretty good too. Not sure how to explain the finger condoms though.

Twitter Job Hustle = Genius

2011-07-07T12:58:00.008-05:00

Great idea from creatives Bas and Daan aka The Wonder Years to use twitter to help them get noticed by creative diretors.

They are some cool dudes, you should check out there blog here

How to have a laugh

2011-06-06T12:37:00.003-05:00

Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais, and Louis CK get together and discuss comedy.

Find the time to watch all 4 parts. In part 2 they talk about their first "real "bits, great stuff!

From the beginning

2011-06-04T17:28:00.014-05:00

This is a stop-motion animation for the BBC Knowledge that sums up our existence. For the technical nerds, it was all shot in-camera and in sequence from beginning to end. Impressive.

It was done by the awesome Australian agency Three Drunk Monkeys. They have tons of award-winning work. check it out

As a redhead, I really appreciate their work Sun Sound. A great way to remind beach goers to apply sunscreen.

Are you threatening me?

2011-06-03T13:30:00.003-05:00

In case you need a little kick in the arse on this beautiful Friday, here are the 100 greatest movie threats.

"Don't you ever try to fuck me Tony"

coast to coast

2011-05-31T16:41:00.004-05:00

Really like this video and the script for the new Samsung SH100 "Don't be afraid to get lost" campaign.

by Mekanism

a lot of high-fives

2011-05-26T17:10:00.000-05:00

I love these.

Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis: Will Ferrell from Will Ferrell

Taking Creativity Seriously

2011-05-26T12:00:00.002-05:00

The genius that is John Cleese talks about creativity and how we can best put ourselves in a position to create. "Space and time. It's as simple as that"

Broken Ankles

2011-05-25T16:17:00.002-05:00

Even though they left my interview and highlights on the cutting room floor it's still a nice piece from NYT on the crossover in the NBA.

I wish my name was pearl.

Ja serious?

2011-05-24T12:58:00.003-05:00

This video by Shrink, New York is so not worth sharing it's worth sharing. I hope their client list shrinks after this.

The Golden Rule

2011-05-23T10:11:00.001-05:00

Spent a week in Nashville one night

2011-05-19T16:12:00.001-05:00

*turn down volume

Art can be both beautiful and disgustingly disturbing

2011-05-19T14:02:00.000-05:00

I think I'm gonna throw up.

Artist Millie Brown

Breakfast Interrupted

2011-05-19T11:57:00.006-05:00

This video is making me hungry. If you want to read about it the dutch description is below. All I want to know is who cooked that breakfast? They better not have just thrown it out after.

Bruton Stroube Studios via @iGNANT

"Was würde ich jetzt alles für Pancakes, Erdbeeren und frisch gebackene Croissants geben. Das Frühstück ist ja bekanntlich die wichtigste Mahlzeit am Tag, jedoch haben die Leute von Bruton Stroube Studios davon wohl noch nie etwas gehört. Sie spielen lieber mit den leckeren Speisen und nehmen das Ganze mit einer Phantom HD Gold Kamera auf. Der Hintergedanke des Ganzen war, Essen auf eine schöne und ungewöhnliche Art und Weise zu präsentieren."

Spill the beans

2011-05-18T13:38:00.004-05:00

Loving the new spots from Y&R New York for Land Rover's "You'll Feel Safe Inside" campaign

Check out the other two "Dirty Cops" and "Sword Collector"

CD: Guillermo Vega/Graham Lang/Steve Whittier
CW: Ulia Neumann/Alan Wolpert

Can't go wrong with Seagal

2011-05-17T16:15:00.004-05:00

Great work from Clemenger BBDO Melbourne and ECD Ant Keogh.

As part of their ad campaign Carlton Draught asked people to submit their best drinking stories. The best, not true story was then then made into a film Starring Steven Seagal.

I want to see dollars. I want to see pounds.

2011-05-12T12:49:00.000-05:00

This is a cool, kinda "bare bones" video for British music producer, rapper and recording artist Wiley's latest single Numbers In Action.

Created by Us Design Studios. Check out more of their work at http://weareus.co.uk/

This is awesome

2011-05-12T11:52:00.002-05:00

Just discovered this collective of artists called This Is It. And I really want to be their friend. This is a video they created for an exhibit "Bad Things Could Happen".

Check out more of the awesome shit they do on their site here

Bottle

2010-12-10T10:48:00.000-06:00

by Kirsten Lepore

Iced Tea Anybody?

2010-12-09T11:33:00.000-06:00

weird.

Meet Marcel

2010-09-22T09:23:00.000-05:00

Marcel The Shell

The Majestic Plastic Bag

2010-09-13T11:44:00.000-05:00

The story of one plastic bag's great journey thru life.

Biodiversity?

2010-08-26T07:50:00.000-05:00

This is a very cool visual explanation of Biodiversity done by some students at Vancouver Film School.

P.S. her voice is sexy, right?

"YOU would make a BEAUTIFUL girl" - mom

2010-08-13T16:02:00.000-05:00

AD Heather Barnes whipped up something scary for Friday the 13th

Fluffy McCloud

2010-07-08T12:04:00.000-05:00

Another rainy summer day in Chicago, but this short by Conor Finnegan makes me hate clouds a little less.

Racecars!

2010-05-29T11:51:00.000-05:00

If the dishwasher repair man ever shows today I will be heading back home for the 500 after a 2 year hiatus. The infamous "Snake Pit" of turn 1 will be reopening, hopefully I make it out of there alive to tell my story.

Did you know...?

2010-05-28T11:31:00.000-05:00

The Bitter End

2010-05-03T16:48:00.000-05:00

This is a hilarious web series created by some genius Canadians; Dan Beirne, Etan Muskat, and Brent Skagford.

Below is episode 1, please watch all 6. It may make you feel a little uncomfortable at times, like Curb, but you will not be disappointed.

I hope these guys blow up.

What happens at the Broad Ripple Dog Park Carnival stays at the Broad Ripple Dog Park Carnival

2010-04-29T17:08:00.000-05:00

Moving sucks! But there is a silver lining. At some point while throwing all your crap into a box or taking it out of said box you come across something you haven't seen in years. Like this gem...

I don't remember much from that day, but Reko and I will always have our caricature.

That Dream Again

2010-04-21T15:19:00.000-05:00

I recently uncovered some 16mm footage from a silent film class I took in college. I shot it on an incredibly old and awesome Bell and Howell in the basement of my house senior year. You couldn't get me to go down there to check the circuit breaker yet, behind the safety of a camera, I was more than willing to go down there and tie & tape my roommate to a chair then film him.

and then there was MPS&C

2010-04-06T09:57:00.000-05:00

Great short film by Saatchi Toronto for the FITC Design and Technology Festival.

I wanna work there

When it comes to dating listen to Mother UK

2010-03-14T17:44:00.000-05:00

Great new spot for Match.com.
I couldn't be more in love with my girlfriend, and we've been bursting out into spontaneous duets when shopping for antique furniture for years now, but this spot makes me want to get out there and test those waters.

The Mini (2007)

2010-03-09T21:48:00.000-06:00

The story of a down-on-his-luck futon salesman and his unwavering desire to sell mattresses.

I had the summer of my life as the assistant director on this movie written and directed by Ron Beck/Canopy Films. The entire movie was legally and illegally shot in and throughout some of the shadiest places one could find in our beloved hometown of Indianapolis, IN.

Please visit the imdb page to watch the trailer.
http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi2930443545/

*** 'The Mini' can now be saved on Netflix, and will be available soon.

OK Go teams up with State Farm

2010-03-09T18:16:00.000-06:00

This video is awesome!

Mrs. Strutsky puts on a talent show.

2010-03-08T23:17:00.000-06:00

It was 1990 so please excuse my mom for not being great with the video camera, she borrowed it from the Greens.

Unfortunately, I did not stick with the keys or those glasses.

decisions... decisions...

2010-02-27T12:39:00.000-06:00

You got to look good when youre up against Bowser.
by Glen Brogan

I used to have those undies.

crazy genius or just crazy?

2010-02-20T14:33:00.000-06:00

"It's not just A room, it's THE Room" - Tommy Wiseau

If you have yet to see the cinematic masterpiece 'The Room' go now and put it at the top of your "really awful movies to see before I die" list. Directed by and starring the multi-talented and medicated Tommy Wiseau, this film will forever change your life. I'm serious. For a little taste, here is the trailer. But I strongly encourage experiencing this beautiful train wreck in a theatre.

They have screenings every month or so at Music Box Theatre on Southport. You might even get to meet the man, myth, legend himself. *remember to bring some spoons.

Life is good.

2010-01-27T23:29:00.000-06:00

I've just been busy plugging away at my portfolio and the Colts are on there way back to Miami for Super Bowl XLIV! Three years ago it was the Bears and their stingy defense and this time the Saints and their really potent offense. It's too bad their quarterback isn't ol' Sexy Rex. Hopefully 18 gets more of these calls than Drew Brees.

I could use a ring for my other pinky.

miss you Dom :(

Hold on tightly let go lightly

2009-12-20T13:08:00.000-06:00

Well folks, my 4 quarters @ CPS have come to end. It was such an amazing year, I worked harder than I ever have before, I made some life long friends, and I am now, arguably, a more clever and insightful person because of it. Each of my fellow 4th quarter comrades, plus Maria, Jeff, and Tim (not pictured), have touched me and I am pretty sure I've touched them. Holiday Club was rocked to all hell last Thursday night. We all courageously took the mic and Gallagher'd our stand-up cherries. Thanks for all the good times, now let's go get us some jobs!

I've never wanted to eat my Rubix Cube, until now

2009-12-19T17:26:00.000-06:00

One of the coolest stop motions I have seen.
Bravo PES, nice work.

Elio's got some serious moves

2009-12-07T00:09:00.000-06:00

A really cool short film by Rob Diaz

Elio from Rob Diaz on Vimeo.

Loose lips sink ships people

2009-12-05T10:52:00.000-06:00

We Umericans were a paranoid bunch.

Check out more WWII posters here
http://virtuallibrary.cincinnatilibrary.org/virtuallibrary/vl_Photos.aspx?ResTypeID=30

WTF? Awesome!

2009-12-04T15:09:00.000-06:00

Treadmills and now this? These guys know how to have fun.
This entire video was shot in one take, impressive, but I guess there really wasn't a whole lot you could mess up. "Damnit I said throw the balls higher!"

OK Go - WTF? from OK Go on Vimeo.

That's alot of hands.

2009-11-20T23:46:00.000-06:00

This is a great video for the song "Thick Mugs" by Vertical Montana.
Created by Cinco, Buenos Aires

Porfolio School is going GREAT!

2009-05-18T13:20:00.000-05:00

Home For The Holiday

2008-12-05T18:12:00.000-06:00

Recenty returned from my trip home to Indy for the holiday. I had a good time hanging with the fam, and even helped ol' pops with some yard work. His method of raking the leaves, putting them in a giant rubbermaid tub, stomping on them, and then dumping the stomped leaves in the backyard ("Michael its like mulch!") didnt make much sense. I told him actually bagging the leaves would go so much faster if I raked and he got in the bag, and then I handed him the leaves, now that makes sense. This was all well, till I snapped the rake in half, and damn near knocked myself out with the handle. No love lost, should have seen that one coming, when people are selling their rake at a garage sale there is usually a reason for it. The whole notion of "buyer beware" doesnt cross my dads mind, hes all about the "steals" and "deals" ("a rake for a dollar?! Quick lets get out of here before they change their mind"). Long story short, with half a rake and a snow shovel we finished the job and headed inside for some much needed r & r (See below).

Remote Rope No More

2008-12-05T18:02:00.000-06:00

My fathers ingenious invention the remote rope no longer is the apple of his eye, hes upgraded to a Shrek sized remote. Where in the hell did he find this thing?

Stuck between a rock and planning a bomb threat

2008-11-15T16:32:00.000-06:00

Just a quick update, I was informed through an email today that Target is not interested in employing me, which is too bad because I look good in red. I guess it wasn't meant to be, but at least Costco called to break my heart.

I miss Irvs!!!!

2008-11-14T00:26:00.000-06:00

Hardest working man in "No-biz"

2008-11-13T22:23:00.000-06:00

Great news folks, I found a job! The hours suck, it doesnt really pay anything, but I only have to share an office with two others, and they use a liter box so I have my own bathroom. No need to put down toilet paper now, plus Im not embarrassed to walk in with some reading material, because I dont care what they think Im doing in there, they are cats. Thats right I have two cats and I am self-employed unemployed.

I never thought I would actually be working harder looking for work than I ever have actually working for actual money, but its true. The hunt isnt exactly going the way I like my hunts to go. I wake up, check out craigslist, take about an hour and apply to all the random "office assistant" jobs I can find, then I hit up the hospitality/restaurant section and map out my days plan of attack. Next, I hit the warshroom, then I strap on my boots, feed my co-workers and make sure they have some water for the day, and then hit the trails.

Whats even more depressing about my situation is that as I walk into the Peter's Pubs and Larry's Lounges' I am not the only one there to find a job. I have to sift my way through the crowd of desperate bretheren to fill out an application that will most likely become fire kindling, because the first pair of boobs that came in got the job (cant say I blame them, hopefully they were nice and belonged to a female). So after I exit, head hanging in defeat, I return to my map and head towards the next Peter's or Larry's. I dont like to veer too far off course, but in between my planned destinations I stop at whatever retail or mega store that catches my eye (thats right I recently entered Phase III - retail, never thought Id be back after my stint at Arnold's Mens Store). But if there is one thing Ive learned at my new job it is, never say never.

At about dinner time, Im usually near or at the edge of my 5 mile radius boundary and decide to head back to the office before it gets too dark. But the day doesnt end there, oh no, no, no, as Ive been gone craigslist has been updated throughout the day, so once Im home and after a quick game of string with my associates I get a headstart on tomorrows game plan. No 9-5 here folks, being self-employed unemployed is a 24 hour job, no room for slackers, after all thats what got me into this mess, and until Im employed employed theres no hanging up these boots.

P.S.

Since when does Target have a screening process that rivals the CIA. I spent an hour answering their 20 page questionnaire "When people insult you, you get angry... 1) strongly agree, 2)agree....", seriously Target?!?!? Cut to the chase, you really mean, when you are working as a cashier at Target and a customer calls you an idiot for double swiping their 80 gallon jug of Tide will you punch them in their face?

So whats the deal with unemployment? It must be my face.

2008-11-06T16:24:00.000-06:00

Seriously, wtf?!?!?!?

I am a college graduate. I have been out in the workforce, I have worked hard, and tasted success. Now I cant get this shit taste of unemployment out of my mouth.

In the past 3 weeks I have been to probably 30 restaurants, 10 coffee shops, I have applied to who knows how many shady jobs on craigslist and I have absolutely nothing to show for it, except an empty gas tank, a dialogue box on my computer that says I need printer ink immediately, and 6 messages from a guy named Ashley who wants to talk to me about an opportunity in real estate marketing.

It must be my face.

I cant think of any other reason. Think of the odds, 30 restaurants, 10 coffee shops, and NONE of them are hiring. I understand times are tough, but something is going on here. Maybe its because they think I am over-qualified, but that never made sense to me, would a basketball team turn away a player because he was "too good" or because he could "jump too high". I am not trying to toot my own horn and suggest that I am too good to work in a restaurant or bar, I am, but thats not the point, its hard work, but its not rocket science and I have done it before. My resume is solid enough, and Im a nice guy, I think I am likeable, but Im not getting any bites.

I think its my face.

My first blog

2008-10-27T11:31:00.000-05:00

My mom would be so proud. My very first blog.
Which would make this her first grandblog. Actually, Crap! now that I think of it, I believe my sister has a blog where she writes about her experiences looking at female vaginas, shes an OBGYN. So that disgusting dirty Dr. blog would make this my mothers second grandblog, which by default means her second favorite blog. We all know there is no competing with that 1st grandchild, and Im assuming the same rules apply to blogs. I can never win, ARGH!!!!
I cant really write either, notice I mention my sisters experiences with "female" vaginas, is there any other kind? If so, I have a new homepage, c'mon sis I need stories!
But it does make sense, how can I, who does nothing, has nothing to write about, compete with a Dr.'s blog about babies and vaginas? I can't, women love that stuff, they eat it up.
So big sis, I concede, you win again.

I am sure there is an audience out there for a blog about unemployment.