Pick of the Day:
Jun 21 to Jun 27

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  'Jaws' in 60 Seconds

  
  Animation (Cartoon / Traditional), Comedy (Spoof)
  [ 1:31 - from YouTube ]

  In honor of the 35th anniversary of the epic blockbuster "Jaws," here's a short primer for people who are too lazy to watch the whole movie or just want a quick reminder of good times. And if your'e too lazy to watch the whole movie ... well, all I can say is, happy swimming! view

  

  Feature Writer Kate O'Hare
  Feature Writer/Columnist at Tribune Media Services
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  How to play EXTREMELY annoying songs on piano

  Comedy (Spoof), Docs & Non-Fiction (How-To), Music (Live)
  [ 2:35 - from YouTube ]

  The difference between this guy and a lot of people who shouldn't play piano for a living is he KNOWS he's doing it in an annoying way -- and that takes talent. view

  

  Feature Writer Kate O'Hare
  Feature Writer/Columnist at Tribune Media Services
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  Take Away Shows: Post Dial

  Docs & Non-Fiction (Art & Entertainment), Music (Live, Music Videos)
  [ 4:16 - from YouTube ]

  I've always found the application of American pop culture in foreign countries interesting, and this video reminds me why. Take Away Shows is a project by La Blogotheque to provide exposure for indie bands playing in Europe, Japan, and a few other countries. This one is a really cool live song by a Turkish band called Post Dial. Just two guys, a drum set and a guitar is all they need to kick ass, even in Istanbul. view

  

  Core eGuider William D. Colella
  Writer, Web Producer
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  Paper Plane

  Animation (3D)
  [ 1:08 - from Vimeo ]

  This cute short film was made by a student at Animation Mentor; the work took 8 months to complete and earned the artist a prestigious degree. view

  

  Animation Expert Luis López
  Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Animator / Blogger 
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  BP Spills Coffee

   
  Comedy (Broad, Spoof)
  [ 2:48 - from YouTube ]

  This is from the improv group The Upright Citizens Brigade, and it's a terrific send up of BP.  view

  

  NPR Correspondent Margot Adler
  NPR correspondent, Morning Edition & All Things Considered
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  Running on Empty

  Animation (Experimental, Time-lapse)
  [ 1:21 - from Vimeo ]

  Have you ever seen Los Angeles completely empty - no people, no cars... nothing?  I know It might be a stretch to imagine, but here it is... presented in this really inspiring and mesmerizing clip. view

  

  Animation Expert Luis López
  Graphic Designer / Web Designer / Animator / Blogger 
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  What Twitter Is For

  Animation (Cartoon / Traditional), Comedy (Dry), Docs & Non-Fiction (Computers / Tech)
  [ 2:30 - from YouTube ]

  An animated grey guy discovers a great truth about human nature -- that the lust for validation leads to the abyss of rejection. And it's kind of funny. view

  

  Feature Writer Kate O'Hare
  Feature Writer/Columnist at Tribune Media Services