Remix: ‘All the President’s Men’ vs. the Beastie Boys’ ‘Sabotage’
“I can’t stand it, I know you planned it, I’m gonna set it straight, this Watergate,” begins the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage.” All the President’s Boys is one of those perfect remixes that works so well, you can’t believe you didn’t think of it first. Editor Jeff Yorkes “cinemashup” of footage from All the President’s Men nails it.
I’m completely agreed on what The Atlantic’s saying here. The best examples of transformative media are the ones where I sit back and think, “Oh, obviously,” and can just enjoy. “All the President’s Boys” is just cool.
The Beastie Boys’ “Make Some Noise” Video Is A Famous People Party
The Beastie Boys’ new video for “Make Some Noise” is packed with recognizable white people that I tend to like. Elijah Wood, Seth Rogen, and Danny McBride step in for the real rappers, and then stumble through a neighborhood full of famous cameos.
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Somehow, it was the appearance of Ted Danson that suckered me into really laughing first. After that, it was the unexpected appearance of Orlando Bloom as the homeless dude and/or crack addict trying to wash your car windshield for a few bucks.
I don’t care what else he’s done, I still never expect Orlando Bloom to do anything that isn’t a period film. (Though, this presumably takes place in the ’80s, so maybe it counts.) More importantly, I never expect Ted Danson to be a famous friend you call to make a cameo in your music video.
