Pure Thinking

Cool Swedish Vampire Movie

Let The Right One In isn’t your typical vampire flick. There’s no leather pants, Chinese fighting stars dipped in lead, shotguns, discos with laser light shows, or post-punk bands butchering the soundtrack. Instead, you’ll find lots of space; sparse, well-placed dialogue; an excellent cast; and an effective director with a great novel to work from.

It’s the 1980’s and twelve-year-old Oskar (Kåre Hedebrant) lives in the harsh, wintery blackness of Sweden. There’s something not quite right about Oskar. It could be that he picks knife fights with trees, is fascinated with violence, is continually bullied by his schoolmates, or maybe those long Swedish nights are just draining a bit of his soul. Regardless of Oskar’s bad state, a savior appears in the form of Eli (Lina Leandersson), a two hundred-year-old vampire that has settled in to graze on Oskar’s sleepy town.

Art & Copy

ART & COPY is a powerful new film about advertising and inspiration. Directed by Doug Pray (SURFWISE, SCRATCH, HYPE!), it reveals the work and wisdom of some of the most influential advertising creatives of our time -- people who've profoundly impacted our culture, yet are virtually unknown outside their industry. George Lois, Mary Wells, Dan Wieden, Lee Clow, Hal Riney and others featured in ART & COPY were responsible for "Just Do It," "I Love NY," "Where's the Beef?," "Got Milk," "Think Different," and brilliant campaigns for everything from cars to presidents.

Exclusive Engagement at the Starz Filmcenter from August 21-27. In cooperation from the Art Director's Club of Denver. Check it out.

Beautiful Losers film

In the early 1990's a loose-knit group of like minded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the "establishment" art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture.

Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories. It speaks to themes of what happens when the outside becomes "in" as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today's youth.

Has anyone seen this film?

Mr. Long Legs

We could all use a warm-fuzzy of a bank spot right about now...

BBDO Toronto for Royal Bank of Canada