Game Grumps - Minnesota Fats

 

In this case, the clickbait title "A pool game with live action cutscenes." actually gives you a good sense of the episode. The acting is so precious. I wonder if there's any connection to "Mad Dog McCree."

Special Effects in Old Movies

Before CGI, long before, how were certain special effects in movies created?

In addition to being a big Buster Keaton fan and wanting to highlight his work, I'm also reminded of the tornado in "The Wizard of Oz." That thing was so scary as a kid but still feels incredibly eerie today.

Late Show - Dave on Seinfeld

 

Remember the early 90s? Those were good times...

Youtube Recommends...

 I've been frustrated with Youtube recommendations for a long time. It's not that I hold them responsible for entertaining me, but I've suspected that their algorithm is purposely designed to recommend videos they already know I have no interest in.

With that said, I got a chuckle today as "Himiko Kikuchi - Flying Beagle (1987)" was recommended to me.

In the past I've dipped my toes in the "Japanese Jazz/Funk" genre and enjoyed it. Plus, I'm a fan of smooth music in general (hence the blog title). And I don't usually publicly talk about this but I have a soft spot for videos of beagles, particularly when trying to relax. And so I recognize Youtube's ability to find a recommendation that (sort of) combines these disparate genres into a single file. Hats off to them in this particular instance.

The Gangsta Hotline

 Or... "Gangster Party Line"

Warning for strong language.

This video comes, apparently, from Brent Weinbach, of Time Lord fame.

Marty's Actual Guitar Playing in Back to the Future

 

Someone painstakingly recreates what Marty's guitar playing actually sounded like at the rhythmic ceremonial ritual. We may not be ready for this yet but our kids are gonna love it.