Another TV ad I’ve appeared in is online! This one is for Peugeot, and unlike the previous “sumo” ad, I’m very much a bit player – 11 frames, to be exact. But I like to think it’s a memorable third of a second…
This ad will only be seen in Europe – where nobody will likely recognize Stanley Park or the PNE…
A student comes up with a creative way to ace the big exam, but her plan is threatened… in this one-minute wonder of a student film I recently performed in up at Capilano University, directed by Adam J. McKay. Here it is, in all its minute-and-15-second glory. Enjoy!
Artist John Koerner of the Vancouver School is still active and creating new work at age 96. Here is a quick look at the gallery opening of his latest show, “Cosmic”.
Hooray! Nearly three months after I filmed it in a pool at a Kerrisdale apartment complex, my first-ever professional TV ad is available for the world to enjoy. It’s a thrill to see it at last! And to finally see what shots they used, out of all the wackiness that we tried that day.
I realized that this clip wasn’t online in a very accessible way (only as part of a montage of the Broadway Chorus 2002 show). I’ve dug up the whole song, and tried to lighten up the excessively dark video. This became sort of a signature song for me – people actually called me “Mr. Cellophane” – I had a ton of fun with it and it is one of my favourites. Enjoy!
Ahhh, my shining moment (literally – dig those glittery lapels!) as host of the show-within-the-show, “PEI IDOL”, the musical contest where three Maritime families battle it out – on provincial television! – for the top spot. Here’s how I kicked that off! (more…)