Bram Crevits and Pall Thayer on Obama


Pall Thayer – Inaugurationanimation (2009, 300MB, 49:56)

As far as I know, none of us at DVblog have become
infected with Obamania. Doesn’t mean we don’t
appreciate the fine art of the remix or dig hope.

First, from Bram Crevits of Cinamatics,
Obama’s Berlin speech, composed entirely of video shot
on cell phones. Remember when the gaze was
given to us by the TV news? Now we give it back.

Second, from Pall Thayer, a silent
animation piece of the entire inauguration.
Free to download and remix as you like. We like.

Both of these pieces surprise and amaze me by the
amount of work they must have taken to compile.
Painstaking, no? Unless these gentlemen know
something I do not, these are labor-intensive pieces
in their own respective ways. Lovely and timely.

My Name Is Oona – Gunvor Nelson


Gunvor Nelson – My Name Is Oona (1969, 26.9MB, 9:12)

Historic piece from the Swedish filmmaker about her daughter.
Typical of Gunvor’s work, this film addresses themes about
nature, childhood, and maintains an ethereal quality.
Excellent early piece from a uniquely talented woman.

Hair Shoes Love and Honesty


Mike Mills – Hair Shoes Love and Honesty (2004, 13.8MB, 2:57)

From the inimitable Mike Mills.

Junk House Butt House


Lucid Unison – Bunk House (2008, 37.4MB, 3:52)

Occasional DVblog contributor Brian Gibson‘s latest
project, Lucid Unison, is part art blog, part mashup
collaboration, part band. For the band section, Junk
House Butt House
, they (Brian and partner in crime
Camber Gleim) made a video, seen here. Brian’s
immeasurable talent is always a total pleasure
to experience in whatever form it takes.

Another Chance


Another Chance – Philippe Andre (2001, 13.1MB, 4:57)

“Another Chance” by Roger Sanchez, directed by
Philippe Andre.
According to Andre, this video has received the most
MTV airtime in the dance category.
The girl in this video is my personal hero(ine).

Numa Numa


Gary Brolsma – Numa Numa (2004, 3.7MB, 1:39)

Is this where I make the case that this was among
the first viral videos on the internets? Maybe, but
I’d rather just post this charming clip from the
erstwhile Staples employee from New Jersey,
dancing to Romanian pop in his bedroom.

Crosswalk – Kelly Mark


Kelly Mark – Crosswalk (2001, 1.2MB, 0:38)

Basketball court sprints at a busy intersection. Man unknown.
From Kelly Mark.

Anke Lanzon – At Times it Seems that I Awake


At Times it Seems that I Awake (2003, 116.9, 8:55)

A philosophizing bulldog reflects about the
senselessness of his dog

Official Secrets Act – So Tomorrow


James Houston – Official Secrets Act – So Tomorrow (2008, 12.6MB, 3:21)

Video for Official Secrets Act, made by James Houston.

The Perfect Song


Thunderant – The Perfect Song (2008, 21.6MB, 3:42)

Clever piece from Thunderant, which is primarily Carrie
Brownstein
and Fred Armisen.
Hilarious and sometimes very odd, I’m so into this duo,
if only because I love what they’re doing in theory.
More folks should get together and make comedic
goodness in their free time.
Or sing weird answering machine songs. Whatever.