Corey Haim, a 1980s teen heartthrob whose career was blighted by drug abuse, has died. He was 38. (Associated Press)

Ohhh no,  I can’t believe he’s died!!!  Although I didn’t keep up with Corey Haim’s career as he grew older, I’m still saddened by his death. When I hear his name I still remember him from the 80s.  It’s like part of my childhood has passed away too.

I remember when my uncle had a huge bootleg VHS collection and License to Drive (1988) was one of my favorite movies and I would watch it repeatedly during summer breaks. To a lesser degree I also enjoyed Silver Bullet (1985), The Lost Boys (1987), and shamefully Fast Getaway (1991).  Looking back, I think I probably had a crush on him.

R.I.P. Corey

Show me the night!!! Yeah, I’ve been loving this song by electro-rock duo Jump Jump Dance Dance! And then come to find out there’s a music video? A well executed music video directed by Claire Carré of Partizan? I need to keep on top of my game; this one almost crept by me.

Also… You’re going to want to grab the Grum remix for this song. Jump Jump Dance Dance - Show Me The Night (Grum Remix)

Jeeze yall’ i’ve never had so much fun putting together a mix before. Searching for tracks was the easy part this time around; narrowing them down to 10? Very difficult… it’s like they were all Fire. I guess it’s just that time of the year again; everyone’s ready to put winter to bed, set fire to the sky, and dance their way through summer’s end. Very well, so be it!

Diligent Dance: March 2010 Mixtape

• Pance Party - Kim Jong Thrill (EP Teaser) MP3
• Air - So Light Is Her Footfall (Breakbot Remix) MP3
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps (TGIK Remix) MP3
• Computer Club - Losing Streak (Feat. Frankmusik) MP3
• Little Boots - Remedy (Rusko’s Big Trainers Remix) MP3
• Snoop Dogg Ft. Kid CuDi - That Tree (Clockwork Remix) MP3
• Crookers - Hip Hop Changed (Feat. Rye Rye) MP3
• The Streets - Blinded By The Lights (Nero Remix) MP3
• Kid Sister - Daydreaming (Jakwob Remix) MP3
• Reni Lane - A Place For Us (Monsieur Adi Remix) MP3

This video is pretty on the mark if I do say so myself. My favorite elements were the projection mappings, they definitely put this over the top. Animation on it’s own doesn’t excite me much… but when it’s done well I can really appreciate it! I am, however, a big fan of geometrics, especially when set to bomb ass electronic music. I dabbled with visuals & projections a while back but never could commit myself; Too tedious! And the stuff I was attempting had nothing on this! Watch the making of this video you’ll see what I mean.

Directed by Nobody Beats the Drum’s VJ Rogier van der Zwaag

I can’t say i like this video… i can’t say i dislike it either.  This is just one of those “not my cup o’ tea” instances.  It’s a little different so I think it’s worth a mention.  Maybe you’ll like it.

Directed by Jul & Mat of SoLab

How about trying not to offend your target customers in your advertisements? I’d boycott you if I didn’t leave Philly so much OR if this weren’t such a good deal! (via Philebrity).

Funny because it’s true! Don’t you just hate those damn FBI warnings?  They’ve always seemed so big brother to me.  BTW, is that the first Matrix? I just can’t imagine anyone wasting their time pirating any of the sequels. Hat tip to @Nemroff

Wow… Do I dig this song? Am I really in love with this video? OR am I just experiencing summer nostalgia? I’m guessing it’s a little from column A, B, and C.

Directed by Chase Heavener of FCTN. Hat tip to @ahhhnice

So I just took Pentagram’s “What type are you?” survey and scored ‘Universal’… Rational, Understated, Progressive, Relaxed.  Accurate!?!? :-/  Anyhow, after looking through the list of possible results I’ve discovered that I find ‘Marina Script’ irresistibly attractive!  So elegant and poetic yet lacking in pretension… Yes… all of you Emotional, Understated, Traditional and Disciplined guys need to call me.  Srsly!

Hat tip to @Statictactic.

So I rarely use the term Fierce to describe things unless of course I smother it in a coating of heavy sarcasm or irony; but I’ll make and exception for this kid. FIERCE! Watch below and you’ll see! After watching i was reminded of the ballet kid who did the ‘Soulja Boy‘ dance from like two years ago… And sure enough, they’re one in the same. Kudos to him! But I do wonder who his parents are? And should a child of his age be allow to listen to such crass things? And did I just ask that; am I THAT old?

You can catch the original ‘Yes Dance’ video HERE!