"And the Winners Are...": Oscar's 2013

I watched most of the Oscar's this past weekend, not for the fashion or the corny jokes in the host's monologue, but to see which nominated actors and films would win the accredited award for the best in their category. Some may say the awards are superficial and that "the academy" shouldn't be able to determine what movie/actors deserve an Oscar, but to me, it's more than just the award, it's the honor of being recognized for their hard work.

Here are some of the winners from the big night of the movies I've seen:

LIFE OF PI - BEST DIRECTOR/CINEMATOGRAPHY/FILM EDITING



I didn't see all of this movie, but the visuals and story was really good. While watching it, I connected with the main character and even the tiger and it was a beautiful story of connection and perseverance.

DJANGO UNCHAINED - BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR/ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY



As this was another Tarantino production, I loved the style of this movie. Many people complained about the subject of this movie revolving around slavery, but I realized that this movie wasn't suppose to be historically accurate and more focused on the hero's journey. Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx also did an amazing job acting in this film.

SKYFALL - ORIGINAL SONG/SCORE



I loved this movie, the opening sequence and the song by Adele. When I heard it, I know I had to get it on my iPod. Though her Oscar performance of the song, to me, wasn't as powerful as I would have imagined, it's deserved its awards.

ARGO - BEST PICTURE/EDITING/ADAPTED SCREENPLAY



Argo was a great film. It was shot well and Ben Affleck did a good job as a producer. It was entertaining, thrilling and based on a true story, so that gave the story more merit. Definitely a must watch for those who haven't seen it.

Those are my favorites from the Oscar's. Which ones are yours?

-Video Vix[o]n

Short Film: I'm A Queen!

This short film has made me think about watching/posting video on Vimeo again. I forgot how impressive some shorts can be, and this one is no different. I didn't see the twist at the end, but it was well shot and with all the awards that it received, I wish I had thought of it myself. Enjoy.

The Queen from Christina Choe on Vimeo.

-Video Vix[o]n

Harlem Shook Up!

I've been hearing the same question from  lately: What is this Harlem Shake thing? Welcome to the new internet meme that puts the "random" in random. All I know is the song used for the meme is by a group named Baauer. When I first heard of the video, I was thinking "Did the Harlem Shake dance come back into style?" I immediately thought I was late to the party. Then after I watch a couple of videos, I realized it was an excuse for people to act random and go crazy. I seen a lot of internet companies, as well as a group of friends getting together to make this meme what it is and I've seen some funny and crazy stuff. What makes this meme so viral is that these videos are so short; 30 seconds and you can make some hilarious content. I was thinking of making my own version, but I decided that I would rather watch them and enjoy them for what they are than take part in them (plus I wouldn't have enough people to make it happen). So, enjoy the "Shakes" while it last. Can't wait to see what the next meme to pop up will be.

-Video Vix[o]n

Short Films: Rock, PAPER, Scissors

For Valentines' Day, I want to share these two short films I seen recently that are all about love (and paper too).

The first one is an animated short from Disney, which has been nominated for an Oscar. I like the fact that is a noir silent film, with a small touch of color, which symbolizes the love interest. The lack of dialogue makes you pay attention more to what was happening and it's simplicity and "magical" elements makes it a tough contender for an award.



The second short is one that my girlfriend sent to me from "Free People" about this Brooklyn couple who uses "rock, paper, scissors" to dictate their fun, romantic evening. I loved the shots and editing in this short and it had a warm ending.



Which short was your favorite?

-Video Vix[o]n

Superbowl Ad Favorites 2013

When it comes to the Superbowl, I'm not really invested in betting for sides and the winning team, but for me, I'm all about watching the commercials and seeing which one will have the most lasting impression on the audience; which spot is the most memorable. Outside of the memorable moments in the game, Beyonce's performance and the "unexpected" blackout, these are some of the commercials I liked and remembered from the Bowl, in no particular order:

MOST CLEVER


MOST "AMERICAN"


BEST CAR AD


BEST SUPERFAN AD


MOST INSPIRING


Which ones were your favorite?

-Video Vix[o]n