dewey media thoughts

Extraodinary Film, Dark and Insightful... the Diving Bell and the Butterfly

2010-07-29T03:24:46Z

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, a film directed by Julian Shnabel, is perhaps the most challenging movie I have ever watched, yet it was lyrical and beautiful and enthralling. I don't know how to beging to expain the story, other than to say - be ready for a dark and troubling ride that will make you think in new ways about what human existence is all about and who we really are. By no stretch of the imagination would I consider this a fun or light film, so check your expectations at the door and come along on a ride you cannot imagine. You may be tempted to bail, but don't... the early pain reveals a remarkable inner beauty. Visually the film is stunning and arresting. Let yourself go for a strange ride.

Instant TV Audience - Discovery's Shark Week

2010-07-28T03:55:33Z

It has become a hallmark commodity for the Discovery Channel, the documentary network's highest rated programming gathering an average of 27.6 million viewers (Nielsen) over the seven days of programming. Now in it's 23rd year, Shark Week starts again this Sunday, Aug 1 and runs through August 7. And there's no waning interest in these sharks because the last three Shark Weeks have been the most watched ever. Here are some highlights of some of this coming week's programming.

Powerful Emotions

2010-07-20T12:20:50Z

Here's an interesting video that ostensibly turns a speech into a powerful emotional message. It contains great performances, and its beautifully shot. A little gem.

School Communications Video - RCS Microfinance in India

2010-07-19T22:03:21Z

This video that deweymedia produced for Riverdale Country School features a spring break trip that a group of students took to India. The production is meant to highlight the school's investment of time and resources in its students world and community service by encouring a student run microfinance group's exposure to a land where they have been investing their money. The video allows the school to promote its efforts to all of its audiences: parents, alumni, friends, benefactors, the education community, etc, while showing the innovative thinking the school is trying to promote.

Honest Abe Lincoln Geico

2010-07-14T12:13:56Z

This commercial could be a classic - extremely funny. Harping on one of my favorite themes - simplicity - it is a tiny slice of life, of reality.... played to the max. Abe speaks one word, but his acting says it all. Silence is comedy in this scenario, very funny stuff. Honest Abe stays true to his form, and cannot tell a lie. What ensues is hilarious. Sometimes an idea is so simple it seems obvious. I rest my case.

Down on the Farm.... Makes you Feel Good Just Watching this Video

2010-07-13T21:14:31Z

Here's a mini-doc about the farming Chase family. Makes me miss my days last summer of traveling the country to interview farmers for our documentary, Farmageddon.

Amnesty International Powerful Message, Works Everywhere

2010-07-13T02:32:40Z

This is clever and powerful and it works everywhere because the heart of the story doesn't use words.... okay, a few at the end.

Green Acres Meets Queer Eye - The Fabuous Beekman Boys

2010-06-17T20:49:52Z

What happens when two Manhattan Execs put book learned farming to the test? When this same sex couple bought a 200-acre farm in Upstate NY, the cameras were there, and now we get one more reality show to infest summer TV. It has all the elements of comedy you could ask for and it premieres tonight, Thursday, June 16 on the Discovery Channel.

Absurd but Funny - Freedent Puppet Campaign

2010-06-15T21:57:34Z

Can ridiculous sell? Well this campaign for Freedent gum is going to find out with a series of pieces starring puppets. Puppets on crack perhaps? Funny stuff.

Elegant Simplicity, Embrace Life

2010-05-26T16:49:43Z

This commercial promoting seat belts has been viewed over 7 Million times on YouTube. One look and you'll understand why. It's simple and powerful with beautiful music - an idea built around the love of a family. Elegant simplicity at its best. The commercial is called embrace life. The table flying away at the end is the only tricked out part of the spot, but it helps accentuate the importance of wearing those seatbelts. As you watch this slow-mo spectacular your mind clicks away with other possible violent scenarios that do not play out, thankfully. Good stuff.