Original music video- Odezenne

This is an amazing music video by Vladimir Mavounia-Kouka (known for a short-film "Dedans"). We wanted to share fresh and original videos. This is a pearl recommended by #RedCurtainCinema

Cool tribute from one of the animators of "The Lion King"

Cecil the lion was killed by a dumbass not that long ago. An animator who worked in "The Lion King" decided to pay a tribute to that beautiful animal in this video. Cool stuff! 

Music videos based on movies

We have already written a post about Film Directors who make a music video. This time we go the other way around: music videos who are inspired by films! First watch the videoclip and then think! Would you be able to guess?

• Tonight,Tonight-The Smashing Pumpkins

19th Century, a couple travelling to the moon with a rocket, monsters in the moon....which film is it?






And the answer is...

"Le voyage dans la Lune" was a short-film by great French director Mélies. It was made in 1902 and the film follows a couple who travel to the moon. It is one of the most well-known films in history.

• Time is running out-Muse

A round table, military Generals dancing...which film is it?





And the answer is...

Our favorite from Stanley Kubrick. A truly masterpiece. Satirical, sarcastic until the end, most of the film occurs in the 'War Room'. If you haven't seen it, do it now!

• California Love-Tupac feat. Dr Dre-California Love

Yes sir. The great Tupac and Dr. Dre decided to make an homage to one of the best films of the 1980s. Which one is it?






And the answer is...

Yes my friends. Mad Mad 3! Think about it: industrial cars, deserts, nomads... An unmissable film from the 1980s!

• Everlong-Foo Fighters

A house, evil, ghosts. Important elements for a horror film...but it is today, a cult film.






And the answer is...

One of the best horror films ever directed by Sam Raimi (Spiderman trilogy). If you like scary movies, you won't regret it!

• Walk-Foo Fighters

Our friends from Foo Fighters again! Another awesome homage to a guy who you shouldn't have bothered in that particular day...






And the answer is...

Instead of going angry against the world, just watch this film. Your deepest impulses of anger will be displayed on the screen. A must from the 1990s.



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What if great cinema directors make a music video?

Have you ever thought that music videos could be directed by important filmmakers? Sometimes we see great masterpieces and sometimes...well...
We invite you to taste nine visually stunning and good quality music videos.Which one is the best for you?


1)Dj Shadow-Six Days (Wong Kar Wai)

One of the greatest contemporary movie directors. He has big movies in his filmography (In the mood for love, 2046, My Blueberry nights) and showed a particular talent for mixing lively colors. Here's a taste of his talent.


2)Metallica-The Day that never comes (Thomas Vinterberg)

A reference in the Dogma film along with Lars Von Trier, his style is crude and aggressive (his first feature Festen is an evidence of it). To have it on your list.


3) Pearl Jam- Jeremy (Mark Pellington)

Mark Pellington lived golden years by the end of the 1990s. He directed successful films (Arlington Road) and music videos (NIN) but he has been long praised for this videoclip. A masterpiece.


4)The White Stripes- I Just don't know what to do with myself? (Sofia Coppola)

 

Sexy, simple and visually stunning. Sofia Coppola (The Virgin Suicides,Lost In Translation) had the clever idea for this awesome song to film Kate Moss dancing to it. The images speak for themselves.

 

5)The Killers-Here with me (Tim Burton)

Well well, the crazy and ambitious Tim Burton decided to shoot a music video. A song too classic for our taste but with a video that is noticeable for its colors, style and story. Please, don't cry.


6) Aerosmith-Janie's got a Gun (David Fincher)

Murder, darkness, mystery. These themes, so relevant in a Fincher film, is taken into account in this very good music video. Received many awards.


7) Nirvana- Heart-Shaped Box (Anton Corbijn)

Dutch photographer and film director (Control, A most wanted man) he achieved one of his greatest work with this video. Nirvana has never been so powerful.

8) Placebo- Protege-moi 

French cover of their own song "Protect me (from what I want)", Placebo hired French-Argentine Gaspar Noé for directing this music video. The controversial director (Irreversible, Into the void) decided to create another controversy by filming....an orgy! This video is very representative of what he is: a crazy dude.


9) Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds- Jubilee Street

The best for the end: a masterpiece. Directed by John Hillcoat (The Road, The Proposition), Nick Cave asked him to come up with a dark script that goes along with the song's spirit. Bravo.