Ad Naseum: Why I Love Kevin Bacon

As the Super Bowl creeps closer and closer (and I care less and less) I've found myself thinking about the funny commercials I've seen this year.
At the top of my list was the new ad for the Logitech tv thing (see I remember...that means it was good) featuring the adorably hilarious Kevin Bacon.

Logitech Revue with Google TV - Kevin Bacon @ Yahoo!7 Video

This commercial got me thinking about Mr. Bacon and how he seems to be the nicest guy ever and up for just about everything and can totally appreciate hundreds of footloose jokes and cracks about his hair styles.

So thank you Kevin Bacon for making me believe that people can actually laugh at themselves while still being seemingly adorable.

How'd you like to turn five again?

I always love it when the American Express ad campaigns include those "creative types".
Martin Scorcesse, while always an inspired director behind the scenes, sometimes makes some questionable acting choices (see 2004's Shark Tale). Here his bushy eyebrows and adorably rapid speech are just perfect.

Another thought: just imagine Scorcesse taking pictures at your birthday party.



Clearly the budget for the American Express ads seemed to go up as other influential artists began to follow in the tiny footprints of Scorcesse. This one clearly being the gem of the second batch. Longer and more blatant, quirky director Wes teaches us about what he terms "making movies". The result is lovable and aesthetically pleasing.

Wes Anderson eating french fries? Jason Schwartzman in a white suit? What isn't to love?

The only thing it's missing is a slow motion montage to a B side of a 60's super band.