All It Takes Is A Little Imagination...

Nostalgia...

Within watching the first minute of this film that was the only word that came to mind. Being a kid was awesome because it didn't take much to entertain you. This film brought back so many memories of me as a child growing up. Like the little boy in this film, I was very creative.

Adventures of a Cardboard Box is such a refreshing film. The two kids in the film act exactly like my brother and me when we were little. Seriously, I wanna act like Superman, Dracula, Indiana Jones, an Astronaut, a boxer, a goalie, a tennis announcer, and an Indian chief! This film brought a huge smile to my face. It made me miss the good old days when I didn't have a care in the world, when playtime was used as a time to escape from this world and become anything that you wanted to be. It made me want to be a kid again.

The cardboard box experienced so many adventures with the kids. The simplicity of this film made it incredibly real. It wasn't just the journey of the kids. It was the journey of the kids with the cardboard box. I found the ending of this film to be beautifully shot, but sad. However, the last shot made up for the sadness. It reminded me that childhood doesn't have to end. It stays in the mind, replaying over and over, reminding us of the good times.

The music and sound effects really made this film. They brought the little boy's imagination to life. I really liked the lighting. The entire film was well lit. I also liked the fact that it was mostly a silent film. The music and expressions spoke louder than any words could have. The static camera shots worked well with the scenes with the children. I also liked the variety of shots used in the film.

If anything this film reminded me of the importance of creativity and imagination. Imagination doesn't stop with growing up. If anything it increases, only as a kid we aren't restricted by busy schedules.

Inspiration can be found anywhere...even in a cardboard box.

Coco Mademoiselle and the Art of Sophistication

Let's face it: some things just don't go out of style. I've been on a classic Hollywood trend lately. I saw The Artist recently and instantly connected with it. Something about a classic style has always intrigued me. Coco Mademoiselle is a perfect example of classic style. Sophistication and strength are just two words that come to mind in reference to Coco Mademoiselle.

I saw this short film a few years ago on Youtube. Seeing Keira Knightley's face attached to this project interested me. I have always been a fan of her films and in this role she played yet another strong, independent character. I'm not a huge fan of the perfume, but the artsy feel to this commercial was a different approach to perfume ads. It wasn't just another female running around with flowers in her hand...

Unlike a typical perfume ad, this short film was on a larger scale. The motorcycle scenes depicted great cinematography. Essentially, the film revolved around the concept of a photo shoot. I liked the behind the scenes aspect. I feel like a lot of directors are incorporating more of that element into their films. The coloring was a warm texture and I really liked it. It made Keira's skin glow like perfection. Lights play a crucial role in this film as do a wide variety of angles. The story fit well with Joss Stone's song.

Perhaps, the greatest feature of this short film is the spectacular detail in each shot. The locations and sets are stunning. It definitely depicts a strong sense of France.

This was a short, but well produced film. Keira looked stunning and represented everything that Coco Mademoiselle stands for: sophistication.

Futuristic Flying Doggies

This could quite possibly be one of the most random/amusing things that I have ever discovered. Don't get me wrong. There is clear art in this. However, I find it amusing for several reasons. One, I was just talking about my dog earlier to some friends. We all agreed that we miss our pets. Second, I still can't get over how cute Uggie from The Artist is:

And lastly, I just love dogs. My dog has quite a personality, and like Uggie, he likes to be on camera.

Birds was a pleasant surprise. I laughed, cried from laughter, and gazed in awe at the camera work all at the same time. It was not easy to locate this little gem of a film. I spent about half an hour trying to find something to watch and nothing seemed interesting. Then I read the description for this film. Flying dogs? Heck, yes...

I had to watch this you see. It was too tempting. The concept was so unique and adding dogs to anything automatically makes me want to watch.

Visually, this film was stunning. The slow motion capture made every shot incredibly detailed. Each dog in this had a different personality and it showed on camera. One of my favorite shots occurred halfway through the film when a dog yawned. The slow motion aspect made the dog look scary, though it was only a simple yawn. The closeup of that shot only added to the creepiness that occurred. The dog was adorable, just not for those couple of seconds when my brain thought I was watching a horror film. The lasers made the film appear futuristic as did the electronic music. I don't really think the film had a point, but it was visually stunning.

I mean how can you not want to watch dogs flying and jumping around lasers? It's too fun and incredibly artsy all at the same time!