What inspired this video for DVNO by Justice? With scores of flying, exploding, 3D, rainbow and chrome logos – it can only be 80’s TV graphics. Motion by Machinemolle and designed by So me, the talent behind last year’s awesome Justice video – D.A.N.C.E. (via Stereogum)
David Rainbird
Posted on Sunday, 2nd of March 2008 Permalink
Mad Men will make you a happier person. It’s the US show about a 1960’s Madison Avenue ad agency that will make your teeth whiter and it’s coming to the UK on BBC4 – tonight. Created by Sopranos writer Matthew Weiner, it’s a realistic portrayal of a lost time in advertising and American history, before equality, smoking related illness and car seatbelts. Cigarettes, whiskey and discrimination is encouraged in the workplace, but as you’ll find out, not without consequences. The show has a great cast and production values, so satisfaction is guaranteed. AMC’s site for the show also has some nice clips of Ad Legends.
David Rainbird
Posted on Sunday, 2nd of March 2008 Permalink
Things Magazine bring you The Pelican Project, hard to pick a favourite decade or cover, the 60’s and 70’s are where most of the superb graphic solutions are. My favourite changes everytime I visit the site, some are above, but today it’s ‘How Children Fail’
Dave Brown
Posted on Wednesday, 30th of January 2008 Permalink
I recently attended and 80’s party where Pacman won first prize, Sheera was a close second and we haven’t seen Bungle since Thursday night. On that note...this really nice Wispa ad by Publicis London looks back at life in the 80’s, the copy is well written and worth a read whilst munching on that Wispa, yum. Have a read here.
Vikesh Bhatt
Posted on Monday, 17th of December 2007 Permalink
This Saturday saw me staying in for the first time in a ages mind you staying in is the new going out. Whilst watching the rubbish we pay for I’ve come to the conclusion that TV programme intos aren’t what they used to be. I spent time reflecting on some of the rich visual stuff I was exposed to when a kid watching Saturday TV. Just check out some of the logos above, absolutely amazing! In stark contrast to the depressing display today, XFactor and Strictly Come Dancing to name a few poor examples, yuk! - Note some of these also had killer soundtracks.
Vikesh Bhatt
Posted on Tuesday, 2nd of October 2007 Permalink
For all you old skool gamers, heres a blast from the past. Zzap 64 magazine launched in 1985 was a monthly mag that I purchased back in the day for my Commodore 64. Every cover was a beautiful hand drawn illustration by Oli Frey up to issue 63. If you remember either the Commodore 64 or vaguely remember the cover artwork take a look at the entire archive here.
Vikesh Bhatt
Posted on Thursday, 20th of September 2007 Permalink
Two guys forced to remake hollywood greats coz they’ve wiped all the tapes in their video store, a questionable plot to say the least. But when the two guys are Jack Black and Mos Def and it’s directed by the genius that is Michel Gondry how can it fail? Out in December, it’s sure to be a D.I.Y Christmas hit, I’m off to remake Jaws in my bath with a tortilla chip, some toothpicks and a yoghurt pot. See the trailer here
Dave Brown
Posted on Saturday, 11th of August 2007 Permalink
I couldn’t believe my eyes and ears, with the use of two electric guitars Zack Kim has recreated some well known game and television programme theme tunes. Beautiful to look at and listen to. Check out his portfolio here.
Vikesh Bhatt
Posted on Friday, 20th of July 2007 Permalink
To celebrate the epic new Transformers Movie that is being released later this week and with a little help from mutual studio Transformers fans take a look at this mega 80’s transforming watch. The robot detaches and if almost by magic transforms into a free standing robot. You can buy newer versions of this watch now but not a patch on the retro version. For all of you that don’t remember heres a little sound bite to jog your memory.
Vikesh Bhatt
Posted on Monday, 16th of July 2007 Permalink
Fans of sci-fi/Cold War architecture/Stanley Kubrick/obscure analogue buttons and dials will enjoy these beautiful photos from Inverkip Power Station in Glasgow. Not active since 1988 sadly plans are now underway for the dismantling of the plant, although no decision has been reached as to a subsequent use for the site - perhaps a possible location for sci-fi films or Kraftwerk music video?
Vikesh Bhatt
Posted on Tuesday, 15th of May 2007 Permalink
