Guy talk crosses the line, taking a bit too kinky of a turn in this spot directed by Henry Littlechild of Outsider, London, for Rainey Kelly Campbell Roalfe/Y&R, London. Actually the conversation is a bit one sided as two young gents walk across the street from a building to a parked car.
One bloke says to his buddy, “Bumped into your little sister the other day. She’s certainly grown up.”
As they sit down in the front seats of the convertible, the man continues to express carnal admiration for his pal’s sister. “Couldn’t help noticing she’d blossomed.”
The other man, seated behind the wheel of the car, remains silent but you can tell he’s peeved to say the least. Remaining oblivious to this is the first guy who keeps on going: “I know she’s your sister but I would.”
Still, no response from the other guy–that is until his jackass friend goes too far. “Kind of reminds me of your mom,” he says.
At that point, the driver pushes an ejector seat button, catapulting his “buddy” into oblivion and out of view.
A voiceover then tells us about InGear, a new section in the London Sunday Times, which covers everything from cars to gadgets–including that ejector seat option that could come in handy some day.
Toby Courlander executive produced for Outsider, with Paul McPadden serving as producer. Tat Radcliffe was the DP.
The agency team consisted of creative directors Rainey Kelley and Campbell Roalfe, art director Rob Messeter, copywriter Mike Crowe and producer Danielle Sandler.
Editor was David Freemantle of Chop, London. Colorist/Flame artist was David Cox via Chop. And Cox was a visual effects artist via London effects house Baraka. Audio post mixer/sound designer was Chris Turner of Jungle, London.
Review: Director Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked”
It's the ultimate celebrity redemption tour, two decades in the making. In the annals of pop culture, few characters have undergone an image makeover quite like the Wicked Witch of the West.
Oh, she may have been vengeful and scary in "The Wizard of Oz." But something changed — like, REALLY changed — on the way from the yellow brick road to the Great White Way. Since 2003, crowds have packed nightly into "Wicked" at Broadway's Gershwin Theatre to cheer as the green-skinned, misunderstood Elphaba rises up on her broomstick to belt "Defying Gravity," that enduring girl-power anthem.
How many people have seen "Wicked"? Rudimentary math suggests more than 15 million on Broadway alone. And now we have "Wicked" the movie, director Jon M. Chu's lavish, faithful, impeccably crafted (and nearly three-hour) ode to this origin story of Elphaba and her (eventual) bestie — Glinda, the very good and very blonde. Welcome to Hollywood, ladies.
Before we get to what this movie does well (Those big numbers! Those costumes!), just a couple thornier issues to ponder. Will this "Wicked," powered by a soulful Cynthia Erivo (owner of one of the best singing voices on the planet) and a sprightly, comedic, hair-tossing Ariana Grande, turn even musical theater haters into lovers?
Tricky question. Some people just don't buy into the musical thing, and they should be allowed to live freely amongst us. But if people breaking into song delights rather than flummoxes you, if elaborate dance numbers in village squares and fantastical nightclubs and emerald-hued cities make perfect sense to you, and especially if you already love "Wicked," well then, you will likely love this film. If it feels like they made the best "Wicked" movie money could buy — well, it's... Read More