This week for Video Vanguards, we’re talking about The Chauffeur. Let me be upfront about this – it isn’t a video I typically choose to watch. I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone when I say it is right up there with Girls on Film. While I understand the art to the video, it… Continue reading Film Noir and Lingerie
Category: Video Vanguards
Rhonda’s new Tuesday Topic. Discussion of music videos
Black, White & Red
Today, I treated myself to watching the video for “Careless Memories”. Directed by Perry Haines and Terry Jones, featuring Haines’ girlfriend as the damsel who seems to unable or unwilling to decide between John and Simon (a common problem among many, or so I’ve heard), I hadn’t sat down to watch the original video (as… Continue reading Black, White & Red
We Twist and Shout
I have to say, this “forcing myself to sit down and watch the videos” project is going really well. First of all, I really AM sitting down and watching each video I write about, which right there, is a miracle. I’m sure some of you are wondering why – and I’ll get to that in… Continue reading We Twist and Shout
Shameless Self-promotion
I did something today that I haven’t done in years, and that is actually watch any version of the video for Girls on Film. I’m no prude, but I have always found watching the video for Girls on Film to be a rather uncomfortable way to spend four minutes. The less censored, the more uncomfortable… Continue reading Shameless Self-promotion
Video Classics: Shadows Of the Night
Last week, Rhonda was lucky enough to see Pat Benatar live in concert. Any concert sounds amazing now but I’ve never seen Benatar so that one sounds extra incredible. Her voice is timeless and her track record of hit singles is formidable. As a fan of MTV, though, it was her videos that burned themselves… Continue reading Video Classics: Shadows Of the Night
Frilly Shirts and Pirate Sashes
Today, we’re talking Planet Earth. I am certain that most everyone has seen the video at this point, but in case you haven’t…or you just need a good excuse to watch it again… Before I jump in, let me take a second to explain how this is going to work. First off, this isn’t going… Continue reading Frilly Shirts and Pirate Sashes
Video Vanguards
Yes, today is Memorabilia Medley day. That’s Amanda’s topic, and good on her for doing it on the Tuesdays she writes. In the meantime, ’m trying to find my own way here (ha), and I have decided to tackle a subject we’ve rarely written at length about: MUSIC VIDEOS. My thoughts are simple: let’s talk… Continue reading Video Vanguards