So you all are the most patient people on earth and I love you very much for that.
So Ladies, Gents, our beloved Coches, it is with my greatest pleasure to present the first episode of our trip.
(make sure to watch in HD)
Thank you so much to everyone at the AACA Museum for being so kind as to show us around and allow us to make this video! AACA not only stands for Antique Automobile Club of America, it also could stand for Automobiles Are Clearly Awesome. You guys were fantastic and I look forward to returning for a visit
Fitz & the Tantrums “Dear Mr. President”
If you like that song, you’ll love the rest of their album. Check it out at their website. FITZ & THE TANTRUMS
The Kinks “Victoria”
Obviously this band needs no introduction. THE KINKS
Fleet Foxes “White Winter Hymnal”
Fleet Foxes have a great sound. I imagine if the earth would have a voice it would sound similar to them. FLEET FOXES
The Chordettes ”Mr. Sandman”
Another band, and song that we are all familiar with THE CHORDETTES
(unfortunately I couldn’t find an actual site for these ladies, which I’m not surprised since internet wasn’t big in their time. And when I say “wasn’t big” I mean non-existent. So I gave you the closest thing….wikipedia.)
So it has been a very long time since I last wrote on here, so I wanted to touch base with you guys as far as what has been going on with Ned and I.
Editing is carrying on, but we are breaking down the episodes into smaller clips so you guys can watch and enjoy quicker.
Ned is doing well (knock on wood) and still as handsome as ever. Over the summer there were some interesting events. One day it got so hot inside of him that his rear view mirror fell off, which to be honest is not shocking to me. If I cracked some eggs on his dash in August, I’d have omelets. Re-applying the mirror was no tough task. All it took was a razor blade to scratch of the remains and a dab of new glue. THEN Ned’s throttle needed some WD40 because it was getting caught to the point where Ned had temporary cruise control.
I am convinced that if you have duck tape, a flat head screwdriver, WD40 with a touch of inNOVAtion, you can fix anything.
Now I don’t know how many of you peeps are movie goers, but I’m a big one. Being a graduated photographer, and dabbling with video fuels my love and interest in movies. Seeing what’s out there gives me ideas for new ways to work on my own videos. Now normally I wouldn’t be talking about this kind of stuff on here, but two of my favorites to date happen to be car flicks that I think you guys would definitely enjoy.
You don’t need to know anything about Formula 1 racing to appreciate this documentary or this Man.
The truth and heart that this film brings is what draws me to it. Watching the footage of Ayrton crying tears of joy over winning the grand prix in Brazil is contagious, and I always end up crying. I think its because you want so badly for him to win as well, and when he does, his genuine emotion is so overwhelming that you can’t help but cry with him. Now I know its not the die hard American Muscle cars we all know and love on the screen, but car love is universal.
If you have some time, watch this tribute that our boys from BBC’s Top Gear did on Ayrton Senna. Its a good appetizer to the movie.
Now this movie I didn’t see right away because the trailer made it seem like just another run of the mill car film, which lets be honest, those plots are getting predictable and old. I also thought it would be all explosions, and 0% story.
Well I put my foot in my mouth because Ladies and Gents, this movie is a champion.
The trailer does it no justice which is the real shame here because this movie is so far beyond “well done”; its brilliant.
The attention to detail in the cinematography had my jaw in my lap the entire movie. There wasn’t too much dialogue and there didn’t need to be. The lighting and underscore created the mood that words never could. There are several first person views from inside his car throughout the movie as he is driving at night that make you feel like you are right there, smelling the motor work, feeling the cool air from the window as it works its way across your face. When a movie successfully makes all of your senses work, you can’t help but fall in love.
Then there’s the plot that is inventive, inspiring and thrilling. I don’t want to give any of it away but I will leave you with this small taste.
Here’s the international Trailer for Drive. I still don’t believe it does the movie justice, but you can definitely see the difference between the clip and the trailer. My advice: Go See it!
