Keep Those Vids Comin'

Alright - this week is already turning into a long one. Thankfully its the last one for a while. Score!

I'm not writing tonight. I just don't have it and rather than put something down that doesn't have my heart and soul in it, I'll give you some more videos.

This first one is again, one of pure magic. I was lucky enough to spend an extended period in Northern Cali this summer, in and around San Francisco and completely fell in love with the area. I've said it before and I'll say it again - when I'm older, there is no doubt that I'll end up there. Everything about it is wonderful. The city, the burbs, the weather - hell, it's even green. And I'm not just talking little pockets here or there like in Los Angeles, but actual, lush green areas. Oh right and it rains. For living in LA for almost three years (holy cow) - I never expected I'd miss rain as much as I do. Thankfully, it is actually drumming against my roof at the moment. But anywho - I spent time up there and loved it. Unfortunately, due to scheduling, I wasn't able to explore the Redwood forests that are famously known. But the following filmmaker was. Can you guess what style this piece is going to be? Time lapse perhaps? Oh - you're so good! The nice aspect of this video is that it has a lot of movement to it, so you don't feel restricted. You get a better sense of the forest, as if you were really there. Also, the lushness of the vegetation is breathtaking. I don't think other than a rain forest in Puerto Rico have I ever witness such vibrant hues of green.




This second video is just pure fun. Pure nerd, pure geek fun. I won't lie - I totally consider this a guy movie. Two years ago I read a script for a film called Pacific Rim and for the lack of a better term - I completely lost my shit. It was amazing. Everything I wanted to see in a film. Giant monsters fighting giant robots. Yes, I know what that sounds like - cheesy. Well I promise you it isn't (ok, yes, there is plenty of cheese in there), but give it a chance. Growing up I was addicted to monster movies, to the point that before I was 12, I think I had seen every Godzilla movie. Back then the effects were pretty awful by todays standards, so to see a movie that has the same giant monsters, fighting humans in giant machines, with the amazing effects of today, how could I not get excited?

Oh, did I also mention it is directed by Guillermo Del Toro - who made arguably (in my mind) one of the best ten films of last decade, Pan's Labyrinth? Throw that into the mix and you're in for something special. But wait! It gets better. Someone I work with busted his ass for weeks cutting a trailer for it and that is what you're going to see below. So congrats to Adam and congrats to Trailer Park. Just do yourself a favor and watch it full screen and in glorious 1920x1080 HD.

And no - I'm not using this as inspiration for my trip...I don't have the budget.




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