You know how sometimes you see a commercial about a new burger? and you think, “man, I’ve been craving a burger like that!” You know it’s not going to be that great, but you know that there’s a good chance you’ll like it. But when you go and sit down and all prepared to enjoy it, it disappoints you. An you think to yourself, “they had a good idea, but it was just so poorly implemented.” That’s the metaphor I’m using to describe Vantage Point. I suppose I could have just replaced the word “burger” with “movie”, but then it wouldn’t be a metaphor anymore—as terrible as it was.

Be Kind Rewind - Sweded Trailer - Starring Micheal Gondry

Micheal Gondry is a prop genius. This was abundantly clear from his recent films like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Science des rêves, La (The Science of Sleep). Be Kind Rewind was no different.

There’s no audio to this clip. But the JXL I have provided does a rather good job as the accompanying music. Maybe it’s because the video was sped up.

Directed by Micheal Gondry

So Ran and I went to the cineplex for one of our every-so-often twofers. Basically we watch two movies for the price of one. It is not an advertised special, but most theaters offer it with minimal hassle. Yesterday it was Be Kind, Rewind followed by Vantage Point. Our super ticket was $8.75, not a bad price these days, but I still feel slightly cheated.

Got this from a friend in the RTF department, just passing it along.

Can you shoot and work a camera? Can you surf?

Playboy wants a student filmmaker to cover Playboy Spring Break in Cabo!

We are searching for a talented college student with experience concepting, shooting and editing videos for the web. You and a friend will come down to Cabo, Mexico with Playboy to cover our daily events, shoot various assignments and bring your own spin to the Spring Break scene.

We want to see the experience through your eyes. This is your chance to become an internet star and Playboy correspondent. You must be comfortable appearing on film and interacting with strangers. Wallflowers need not apply

We must see examples of previous work. YouTube links are acceptable. Also relevant creative work including blog sites, flickr and other profiles will help us get a clearer sense of your creativity.

You must have your own camera and editing equipment. Speed of editing is key, we need you to cut together some videos while there and be able to finish the rest within 10 days of returning home.

If we pick you, here is what you get:

• Airfare for 2 to Playboy Spring Break in Cabo
• All-inclusive hotel for 5 nights/6 days
• Daily per diem for expenses
• Full access to our events and personalities in Cabo
• Promotion on our website PlayboyU.com and through press

Participants must have a valid US passport and be available for travel to Mexico between 3/7-3/12/2008.

If this is all you, we want to hear from you asap! Contact pbu@playboy.com with the following info:

• Name
• Age
• School
• Video Experience links
• Facebook profile

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I’m not so much a fan of westerns. I know that some of them are really good, that they’re classics, blah blah blah… I just don’t enjoy them that much. The other day I was clicking through my recommendations on Netflix, and this is what I saw. Not cool Netflix, not cool.

Obama widens his lead after yesterday’s win in Wisconsin and Hawaii. As the Texas Primary/Caucus (Primaucus?) approaches, both Obama and Clinton is ramping up their campaigning effort here in the Lone Star State. Normally, Democratic TV spots are rare sights in a predominantly red state—especially for possible presidential candidates—but I’ve been seeing Obama and Clinton spots on a regular basis.