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The 100th SNL Digital Short

by Aron Phillips on May 13, 2012 • No Comments

If you’re a big “Saturday Night Live” fan, then you’re well versed in the cinematic glory known as the SNL Digital Short. From “Lazy Sunday” to “I’m On A Boat” to the indomitable “Laser Cats” franchise, some of SNL’s most memorable characters came to life via The Lonely Island crew.

The Art of Film & TV Title Design

by Aron Phillips on Apr 19, 2012 • No Comments

Often the first thing you see when you watch a movie or TV show is the opening credits. But for some reason the complexity and artistry of title design is rarely discussed. In this episode, “Off Book” explores the stories of some of the most inventive people working in the field, including the creators of...

Television

Roger Sterling’s Obituary

by Mark Robinowitz on Apr 13, 2012 • No Comments

If you watch “Mad Men,” which I know you do, then I’m sure you can relate to how painful it was to watch Roger Sterling being walked all over last Sunday. This is how I decided to cope.

Television

Trailer: The Newsroom

by Aron Phillips on Apr 13, 2012 • No Comments

Searching for a new show this summer? Look no further. From HBO and the mind of Aaron Sorkin comes “The Newsroom,” a behind-the-scenes look at the people who make a nightly cable-news program in today’s society.

Movies / Television

Trailer: Game Change

by Aron Phillips on Mar 8, 2012 • 1 Comment

With everyone focused on this November’s election, it’s easy to forget what happened just a few years ago. Game Change follows John McCain‘s 2008 presidential campaign, from his selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate to their ultimate defeat in the general election.

Music / Television

Trailer: Loiter Squad

by Aron Phillips on Feb 27, 2012 • No Comments

After growing up watching “Chappelle’s Show” and “Jackass,” you can understand where “Loiter Squad” comes from. The new 15-minute, live-action show features sketches, pranks and music from Odd Future in a way only they can do it. After a bunch of teasers, check out the first official trailer from “Loiter Squad,” coming to Adult Swim...

Sneakers / Television

Bryan Cranston’s Custom Pair Of Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars

by Aron Phillips on Feb 27, 2012 • No Comments

While all the fashionistas were glued to the red carpet at the Academy Awards last night, Bryan Cranston was turning heads on the purple carpet at the Film Independent Spirit Awards the night before. Wearing a custom pair of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star with the face of his “Breaking Bad” character, Walter White,...

Television

Trailer: Girls

by Aron Phillips on Feb 23, 2012 • No Comments

One of best films I saw in 2010 was Lena Dunham‘s Tiny Furniture. Not only did she write and direct it, but she starred in it too. After seeing that I knew she was going to be very successful, and in April her new comedy series will launch on HBO. Created by and starring Dunham,...

Advertising / Sneakers / Television

K-Swiss Blades by Kenny Powers

by Aron Phillips on Feb 23, 2012 • No Comments

It’s been a great week for Kenny Powers. Season 3 of “Eastbound & Down” premiered on Sunday night, and today the MFCEO of K-Swiss (channeling Steve Jobs) has unveiled his greatest creation to date: Blades. Combining the fastest things he’s ever seen – cheetahs, ballistic missiles and Bruce Lee – Kenny’s created “the fastest shoe...