After two years with Melbourne comedy podcast network Sanspants Radio and after doing pilots at Southern Cross Austereo in 2020 as well as being a 2Ser radio segment in 2021, cult news comedy podcast News Fighters will join Dan Ilic’s A Rational Fear podcast feed as a monthly show starting in 2023.
“With the Queen dead, Scott Morrison gone and Barnaby on the backbench, there's just not enough dumb material to do a weekly show anymore” said News Fighters host/producer Dylan Behan. “Doing the show monthly be much more sustainable - and Dan’s all about sustainability!”
Added A Rational Fear creator/host Dan Ilic:
“Dylan Behan has a brutally satirical eye, and that eye is forced to watch a lot of news… which is why it’s also very swollen, and red. Rather than see a doctor, part TV editor, part cyclops, Dylan Behan, is bringing News Fighters to the A Rational Fear feed.
“With the Queen dead, Scott Morrison gone and Barnaby on the backbench, there's just not enough dumb material to do a weekly show anymore” said News Fighters host/producer Dylan Behan. “Doing the show monthly be much more sustainable - and Dan’s all about sustainability!”
Added A Rational Fear creator/host Dan Ilic:
“Dylan Behan has a brutally satirical eye, and that eye is forced to watch a lot of news… which is why it’s also very swollen, and red. Rather than see a doctor, part TV editor, part cyclops, Dylan Behan, is bringing News Fighters to the A Rational Fear feed.
- 1/4/2023
- Podnews.net
Downton Abbey promised fans that shocks were in store for tonight's fifth episode beforehand, and with Lord Crawley's rather bloody outburst they were served well.
The Dowager's one liners have been her best yet so far this season, but tonight's shock got many a person talking and Digital Spy was there to round up all the best reactions.
There was a lot of build-up over the 'shocking' scenes:
Now starting to wonder whether the #ShockingMoment will be an Alien erupting from the stomach of the Earl of Grantham... #Downton
— Tom Holland (@holland_tom) October 18, 2015
God I hope the shocking scenes are Lady Violet can can dancing on a table #downton
— Alex T Smith (@Alex_T_Smith) October 18, 2015
"Downton Abbey contains shocking scenes..." meaning the Dowager Countess gets a little flustered.
— Michael Glover (@Michael__Glover) October 18, 2015
The Dowager was amusing people, as always:
The Dowager channelling Yoda there : "From this House,...
The Dowager's one liners have been her best yet so far this season, but tonight's shock got many a person talking and Digital Spy was there to round up all the best reactions.
There was a lot of build-up over the 'shocking' scenes:
Now starting to wonder whether the #ShockingMoment will be an Alien erupting from the stomach of the Earl of Grantham... #Downton
— Tom Holland (@holland_tom) October 18, 2015
God I hope the shocking scenes are Lady Violet can can dancing on a table #downton
— Alex T Smith (@Alex_T_Smith) October 18, 2015
"Downton Abbey contains shocking scenes..." meaning the Dowager Countess gets a little flustered.
— Michael Glover (@Michael__Glover) October 18, 2015
The Dowager was amusing people, as always:
The Dowager channelling Yoda there : "From this House,...
- 10/18/2015
- Digital Spy
That Start Up Show..
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An Australian variety show created for the internet is released today on BitTorrent Bundle in an experiment to test consumers. willingness to pay for content.
The 6-episode That Start Up Show features budding entrepreneurs filmed in front of an audience at the Savoy Tavern in Melbourne, mixed with pre-recorded footage.
The first two pilot episodes are being offered free as an enticement to persuade users to fork out $US2.99 to buy the series. The producers will get 90% of the revenues.
Launched in 2013, the direct-to-fan publishing platform is used by more than 30,000 creators, mostly in the fields of music and documentaries, and has a global reach of 170 million people.
.It.s a bit of an experiment as we try out a new avenue for content creators,. the show.s creator, co-producer and showrunner Anna Reeves tells If.
Hosted by Dan Ilic (Studio Ten, Can of Worms, Hungry Beast...
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An Australian variety show created for the internet is released today on BitTorrent Bundle in an experiment to test consumers. willingness to pay for content.
The 6-episode That Start Up Show features budding entrepreneurs filmed in front of an audience at the Savoy Tavern in Melbourne, mixed with pre-recorded footage.
The first two pilot episodes are being offered free as an enticement to persuade users to fork out $US2.99 to buy the series. The producers will get 90% of the revenues.
Launched in 2013, the direct-to-fan publishing platform is used by more than 30,000 creators, mostly in the fields of music and documentaries, and has a global reach of 170 million people.
.It.s a bit of an experiment as we try out a new avenue for content creators,. the show.s creator, co-producer and showrunner Anna Reeves tells If.
Hosted by Dan Ilic (Studio Ten, Can of Worms, Hungry Beast...
- 4/21/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
Mumbrella’s sister publication Encore today revealed the ad of the month for January to be Dick Smith’s controversial Australia Day commercial that features shipwrecked refugees.
With the help of data analysis firm The Acid Test and survey company Pure Profile, Encore conducted a survey of 1,000 members of the general public to find out their favourite ad from a shortlist of seven spots that first aired in January.
Each survey respondent saw three randomly selected ads from the shortlist and were asked to rank them from most liked to least liked. Respondents were also asked why they liked the ad. Of the Dick Smith a, The Acid test summed up the consensus as: “Aussie larrikin humour, from an unexpected source, delivering a relevant message around supporting locally made brands.”
The Dick Smith ad was created by comedian Dan Ilic’s Downwind Media. It gained media coverage after he claimed...
With the help of data analysis firm The Acid Test and survey company Pure Profile, Encore conducted a survey of 1,000 members of the general public to find out their favourite ad from a shortlist of seven spots that first aired in January.
Each survey respondent saw three randomly selected ads from the shortlist and were asked to rank them from most liked to least liked. Respondents were also asked why they liked the ad. Of the Dick Smith a, The Acid test summed up the consensus as: “Aussie larrikin humour, from an unexpected source, delivering a relevant message around supporting locally made brands.”
The Dick Smith ad was created by comedian Dan Ilic’s Downwind Media. It gained media coverage after he claimed...
- 2/7/2013
- by Brooke Hemphill
- Encore Magazine
The man behind Dick Smith’s “censored” Australia Day ad has admitted that its so-called ban was a stunt designed to generate media coverage.
The ad for Dick Smiths Foods was created by producer and comedian Dan Ilic. It generated extensive media coverage after Smith complained that the innuendo-laden ad had been denied a early evening time slot.
Interviewed on Nine News’ new 9StreamLive online news show, Ilic – who also appears on Ten’s Can Of Worms – revealed that a G-rated version of the ad was approved for the timeslot, but the racier version was not.
Ilic said: “We kind of pretended that it wasn’t a laughing matter for a couple of days to spark media interest. Luckily the media bought it.
“Dick called me from China and said ‘This is great, Dan. Our PG ad has been banned. We’ll tell everyone that we can’t run the PG ad in the timeslot.
The ad for Dick Smiths Foods was created by producer and comedian Dan Ilic. It generated extensive media coverage after Smith complained that the innuendo-laden ad had been denied a early evening time slot.
Interviewed on Nine News’ new 9StreamLive online news show, Ilic – who also appears on Ten’s Can Of Worms – revealed that a G-rated version of the ad was approved for the timeslot, but the racier version was not.
Ilic said: “We kind of pretended that it wasn’t a laughing matter for a couple of days to spark media interest. Luckily the media bought it.
“Dick called me from China and said ‘This is great, Dan. Our PG ad has been banned. We’ll tell everyone that we can’t run the PG ad in the timeslot.
- 2/3/2013
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Boat people staggering ashore from a burning shipwreck feature in a jingoistic ad created for Dick Smith Foods which the entrepreneur claims has been banned from primetime by the TV networks.
The ad – timed for Australia Day – has been created for the Australian food company by comedian and producer Dan Ilic through his company Downwind Media.
Smith claims in the ad that immigrants are headed to Australia to enjoy his food. He says: “Why else would thousands be trying to get here?”
View the ad:
The ad also features innuendo around the phrase “I love Dick”.
Ilic claims that Smith planned to pay to air the ad during the 6pm news bulletins on Australia Day. Dick Smith Foods says that the ad has been denied permission to air in a daytime timeslot. However, the claim that Smith planned to air the ad in primetime does conflict somewhat with the fact...
The ad – timed for Australia Day – has been created for the Australian food company by comedian and producer Dan Ilic through his company Downwind Media.
Smith claims in the ad that immigrants are headed to Australia to enjoy his food. He says: “Why else would thousands be trying to get here?”
View the ad:
The ad also features innuendo around the phrase “I love Dick”.
Ilic claims that Smith planned to pay to air the ad during the 6pm news bulletins on Australia Day. Dick Smith Foods says that the ad has been denied permission to air in a daytime timeslot. However, the claim that Smith planned to air the ad in primetime does conflict somewhat with the fact...
- 1/23/2013
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
In this roundup from the Encore and Mumbrella Annual, we take a look at the seven best Dr Mumbo posts from the last 12 months.
1. When McDonald’s signage goes rogue
This rogue piece of signage at Wynyard McDonald’s in Sydney requires no words…
2. Angels and Devils
Confusing being in advertising, isn’t it?
3. Media Watch’s new slogan: ‘We don’t do last minute’
On the day Fairfax Media announced a vast restructuring, the Twitterati predicted it would be a hectic afternoon for the staff of the ABC’s Media Watch as they prepared that night’s show. Not so, revealed host Jonathan Holmes, as his new slogan was unveiled: “We don’t do last minute.”
4. The Sydney Mining Herald
With Gina Rinehart on Fairfax Media’s shareholders’ register, comedian Dan Ilic created The Sydney Mining Herald.
5. A non-heteronormative mole with throbbing eyelids writes…
When Sasha Burden did work...
1. When McDonald’s signage goes rogue
This rogue piece of signage at Wynyard McDonald’s in Sydney requires no words…
2. Angels and Devils
Confusing being in advertising, isn’t it?
3. Media Watch’s new slogan: ‘We don’t do last minute’
On the day Fairfax Media announced a vast restructuring, the Twitterati predicted it would be a hectic afternoon for the staff of the ABC’s Media Watch as they prepared that night’s show. Not so, revealed host Jonathan Holmes, as his new slogan was unveiled: “We don’t do last minute.”
4. The Sydney Mining Herald
With Gina Rinehart on Fairfax Media’s shareholders’ register, comedian Dan Ilic created The Sydney Mining Herald.
5. A non-heteronormative mole with throbbing eyelids writes…
When Sasha Burden did work...
- 12/25/2012
- by Luke
- Encore Magazine
The advisory panel involved in the development of the key issues to be covered at the inaugural Festival of Branded Entertainment, along with the award categories, can be revealed today.
The panel has been taking part in a process of consultation to ensure the industry is represented fairly and the content is developed to best reflect the needs of the Australian market.
The call for branded entertainment award entries opened on Friday, with a deadline for submissions of the 1st November 2012. Advance tickets for the day-long event and awards ceremony, to take place on the 20th November 2012, are available by contacting Cathie.
The panel includes:
Clive Burcham, founder, The Conscience Organisation
Clive‘s first job was with a country Western Australian TV station where, at 15 he directed produced his first TV pilot, the excellently ‘80s-named Kidz Biz. Clive worked for Australian television networks 7 and 9, before launching Foxtel’s Comedy Channel as creative director.
The panel has been taking part in a process of consultation to ensure the industry is represented fairly and the content is developed to best reflect the needs of the Australian market.
The call for branded entertainment award entries opened on Friday, with a deadline for submissions of the 1st November 2012. Advance tickets for the day-long event and awards ceremony, to take place on the 20th November 2012, are available by contacting Cathie.
The panel includes:
Clive Burcham, founder, The Conscience Organisation
Clive‘s first job was with a country Western Australian TV station where, at 15 he directed produced his first TV pilot, the excellently ‘80s-named Kidz Biz. Clive worked for Australian television networks 7 and 9, before launching Foxtel’s Comedy Channel as creative director.
- 10/15/2012
- by Cathie McGinn
- Encore Magazine
It has been a long nine days since Dr Mumbo last wrote about Dan Ilic.
And the comic has a talent of which Dr Mumbo was previously unaware. He does a pretty good Alan Jones.
Credits:
Written and performed by Dan Ilic
Directed by Michael Pontin
Produced by Motion Picture Company
A Rational Fear, hosted by Sydney comedian Dan Ilic @danilic
Download the full audio podcast of this show http://soundcloud.com/arationalfear/005-july-23rd-2012
More info
http://arationalfear.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/arationalfear...
And the comic has a talent of which Dr Mumbo was previously unaware. He does a pretty good Alan Jones.
Credits:
Written and performed by Dan Ilic
Directed by Michael Pontin
Produced by Motion Picture Company
A Rational Fear, hosted by Sydney comedian Dan Ilic @danilic
Download the full audio podcast of this show http://soundcloud.com/arationalfear/005-july-23rd-2012
More info
http://arationalfear.tumblr.com/ http://twitter.com/arationalfear...
- 10/4/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Comedian Dan Ilic is quick off the mark to respond to this week’s Fairfax upheavals with his behind-the-scenes look at the Sydney Mining Herald under Gina Rinehart.
His inspiration comes from this Smh ad campaign:
(Declaration of interest: Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes will be appearing on Ilic’s A Rational Fear radio show on FBi Social in Sydney on Monday.)...
His inspiration comes from this Smh ad campaign:
(Declaration of interest: Mumbrella’s Tim Burrowes will be appearing on Ilic’s A Rational Fear radio show on FBi Social in Sydney on Monday.)...
- 6/21/2012
- by mumbrella
- Encore Magazine
Featuring Dan Ilic, comedian/writer/director, plus Mumbrella’s Robin Hicks, Cathie McGinn, and Colin Delaney (55:13).
Is there a formula to viral videos? (1:06) David Hicks shows his ‘crib’ (9:04) What’s so funny about Afghanistan (13:37) Ad agencies can f*ck right Off! (20:45) What Droga5 has brought to Woolies (23:33) Packed to the Rafters vs Hollywood (33:34) Kebabs aren’t just for drunks (39:00) Can train travel in Australia be sexy? (42:15) I’Robot director Alex Proyas returns to Oz after failed Paradise Lost attempt (45:30) Kieran Darcy Smith’s mindblowing Wish You Were Here (47:19) A Rational Fear’s Monorail Song (54:48)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
Sponsored by:
Studio facilities: CBS Interactive
Mumbrella theme music by Noise International...
Is there a formula to viral videos? (1:06) David Hicks shows his ‘crib’ (9:04) What’s so funny about Afghanistan (13:37) Ad agencies can f*ck right Off! (20:45) What Droga5 has brought to Woolies (23:33) Packed to the Rafters vs Hollywood (33:34) Kebabs aren’t just for drunks (39:00) Can train travel in Australia be sexy? (42:15) I’Robot director Alex Proyas returns to Oz after failed Paradise Lost attempt (45:30) Kieran Darcy Smith’s mindblowing Wish You Were Here (47:19) A Rational Fear’s Monorail Song (54:48)
You can also subscribe to The Mumbrellacast on iTunes and other podcatchers.
Direct link to Mumbrella’s iTunes store listing for the podcast
Sponsored by:
Studio facilities: CBS Interactive
Mumbrella theme music by Noise International...
- 4/13/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
The ABC confirmed yesterday current affairs show Hungry Beast has been axed.
Produced by Andrew Denton’s Zapruder’s Other Films, the show began in 2009 and ran for three seasons.
Of the show finishing Denton said: “The Hungry Beast team has achieved well beyond our expectations. In the 16 hours of television created over three series, they received two Walkley, one AFI and one Human Rights Award nominations. This from a group of young men and women with little, or no media experience. They did exactly what was asked of them: Took risks and tried something new. The proof is in the pudding. They have been recognised by their peers and they are starting to make their own mark in the Australian media”.
“We are very grateful to the ABC for having the vision to back the project and we are incredibly proud of the ‘Beasts’ as they embark on their solo careers.
Produced by Andrew Denton’s Zapruder’s Other Films, the show began in 2009 and ran for three seasons.
Of the show finishing Denton said: “The Hungry Beast team has achieved well beyond our expectations. In the 16 hours of television created over three series, they received two Walkley, one AFI and one Human Rights Award nominations. This from a group of young men and women with little, or no media experience. They did exactly what was asked of them: Took risks and tried something new. The proof is in the pudding. They have been recognised by their peers and they are starting to make their own mark in the Australian media”.
“We are very grateful to the ABC for having the vision to back the project and we are incredibly proud of the ‘Beasts’ as they embark on their solo careers.
- 11/29/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
“The money’s still in TV” says Kai Hsing from the internet entertainment brand College Humor. Hungry Beast’s Dan Ilic embedded himself with three American online entertainment companies to discover the digital realm sure are giving old media a run for its depleted money.
For those who have invested in creating inane video blogs, the news is good – people are starting to take you seriously. 2011 is the year the web video entertainment industry has hit its straps, both Netflix and YouTube announced one hundred million dollars of investment into original online content. Australia’s number one video blogger – Natalie Tran – has replaced Sbs as the national multicultural broadcaster and is edging close to a million subscribers. And although The “Beached As” crew, moved their whale to the wading pool of TV in 2008, they’re now heading back to the ocean of the Internet to foster new creations. All the...
For those who have invested in creating inane video blogs, the news is good – people are starting to take you seriously. 2011 is the year the web video entertainment industry has hit its straps, both Netflix and YouTube announced one hundred million dollars of investment into original online content. Australia’s number one video blogger – Natalie Tran – has replaced Sbs as the national multicultural broadcaster and is edging close to a million subscribers. And although The “Beached As” crew, moved their whale to the wading pool of TV in 2008, they’re now heading back to the ocean of the Internet to foster new creations. All the...
- 7/6/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Hungry Beast Producer Andy Nehl and Reporter Dan Ilic speaks to Encore Editor-in-chief and Mumbrella Editor Tim Burrowes about the show’s beginning, its impacting information both on TV and online, and whether the ABC will commission a fourth series.
Catch Dan Ilic at EncoreLive, part of the Mumbrella360 Conference on Tuesday 7 June at Sydney’s Hilton Hotel.
Buy your EncoreLive ticket.
Catch Dan Ilic at EncoreLive, part of the Mumbrella360 Conference on Tuesday 7 June at Sydney’s Hilton Hotel.
Buy your EncoreLive ticket.
- 6/2/2011
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Sick of hearing that climate change doesn't exist from people who haven't studied the matter, climate scientists get together to fix the problem the only way they know how: hip-hop.
There is nothing more amusing than incongruous people rapping (Andy Samberg has built a career on this notion), and there is perhaps no more incongruous rappers than Australian academics. That's why this video of Australian climate scientists rapping about climate change has been such a hit.
[youtube H7wdKg8rYL0]
But where does it come from? Why do these climate scientists feel such a strong need to assert their academic credentials? They're sick of politicians and news personalities prefacing their climate denying remarks with "I'm not a climate scientist." These people are climate scientists, and they're here to tell you that climate change is happening. But no one was asking them.
The video is the brainchild of Australian comedian Dan Ilic. "In the Australian...
There is nothing more amusing than incongruous people rapping (Andy Samberg has built a career on this notion), and there is perhaps no more incongruous rappers than Australian academics. That's why this video of Australian climate scientists rapping about climate change has been such a hit.
[youtube H7wdKg8rYL0]
But where does it come from? Why do these climate scientists feel such a strong need to assert their academic credentials? They're sick of politicians and news personalities prefacing their climate denying remarks with "I'm not a climate scientist." These people are climate scientists, and they're here to tell you that climate change is happening. But no one was asking them.
The video is the brainchild of Australian comedian Dan Ilic. "In the Australian...
- 5/20/2011
- by Morgan Clendaniel
- Fast Company
The CEO of Screen Australia, Ruth Harley, has confirmed her participation in the Question Time session at next June’s EncoreLive conference in Sydney.
Harley is the third member of the panel, following the announcement of the president of the Screen Producers Association of Australia, Antony I. Ginnane, and See-Saw Film’s Emile Sherman (The King’s Speech).
We have also confirmed the participation of Anthony Damianakis, executive producer at Vokyo Entertainment, in the Branded Content session. Damianakis will talk about Vokyo’s projects, including the Acp-based factual series Park Street.
EncoreLive is a one-day conference for film, television and digital media content professionals to discuss the issues and trends currently defining the industry. It is running under the aegis of the two-day Mumbrella360 event.
We’ve confirmed high-profile speakers for the following sessions:
MasterChef
One of the highest rating programs in the history of Australian television also has one...
Harley is the third member of the panel, following the announcement of the president of the Screen Producers Association of Australia, Antony I. Ginnane, and See-Saw Film’s Emile Sherman (The King’s Speech).
We have also confirmed the participation of Anthony Damianakis, executive producer at Vokyo Entertainment, in the Branded Content session. Damianakis will talk about Vokyo’s projects, including the Acp-based factual series Park Street.
EncoreLive is a one-day conference for film, television and digital media content professionals to discuss the issues and trends currently defining the industry. It is running under the aegis of the two-day Mumbrella360 event.
We’ve confirmed high-profile speakers for the following sessions:
MasterChef
One of the highest rating programs in the history of Australian television also has one...
- 4/11/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
Encore has partnered with Metro Screen to produce the Branded Content session at the upcoming EncoreLive conference in Sydney.
We can also confirm that the president of the Screen Producers Association of Australia, Antony I. Ginnane, has confirmed his participation in the Question Time session, sitting on the panel alongside See-Saw Film’s Emile Sherman.
EncoreLive is a one-day conference for film, television and digital media content professionals to discuss the issues and trends currently defining the industry. It is running under the aegis of the two-day Mumbrella360 event.
We’ve confirmed high-profile speakers for the following sessions:
MasterChef
One of the highest rating programs in the history of Australian television also has one of the most successful brand extension strategies. FremantleMedia Enterprises’ Jon Penn will discuss how this IP turned into a brand.
Australian Film
How would the marketing industry reposition Australian Film as a brand? We’re about to find out.
We can also confirm that the president of the Screen Producers Association of Australia, Antony I. Ginnane, has confirmed his participation in the Question Time session, sitting on the panel alongside See-Saw Film’s Emile Sherman.
EncoreLive is a one-day conference for film, television and digital media content professionals to discuss the issues and trends currently defining the industry. It is running under the aegis of the two-day Mumbrella360 event.
We’ve confirmed high-profile speakers for the following sessions:
MasterChef
One of the highest rating programs in the history of Australian television also has one of the most successful brand extension strategies. FremantleMedia Enterprises’ Jon Penn will discuss how this IP turned into a brand.
Australian Film
How would the marketing industry reposition Australian Film as a brand? We’re about to find out.
- 4/5/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
EncoreLive and Mumbrella360 have been announced as an official event within year’s Vivid Sydney festival program, which officially launched today.
EncoreLive is a one-day conference for film, television and digital media content professionals to discuss the issues and trends currently defining the industry. It is running under the aegis of the two-day Mumbrella360 event.
We’ve confirmed high-profile speakers for the following sessions:
MasterChef
One of the highest rating programs in the history of Australian television also has one of the most successful brand extension strategies. FremantleMedia Enterprises’ Jon Penn will discuss how this IP turned into a brand.
Australian Film
How would the marketing industry reposition Australian Film as a brand? We’re about to find out.
TV is Dead
If TV is dead, what replaces it? Comedian and filmmaker Dan Ilic spent 2010 in New York City trying to answer this question, working with Vimeo, CollegeHumor and Next New Networks,...
EncoreLive is a one-day conference for film, television and digital media content professionals to discuss the issues and trends currently defining the industry. It is running under the aegis of the two-day Mumbrella360 event.
We’ve confirmed high-profile speakers for the following sessions:
MasterChef
One of the highest rating programs in the history of Australian television also has one of the most successful brand extension strategies. FremantleMedia Enterprises’ Jon Penn will discuss how this IP turned into a brand.
Australian Film
How would the marketing industry reposition Australian Film as a brand? We’re about to find out.
TV is Dead
If TV is dead, what replaces it? Comedian and filmmaker Dan Ilic spent 2010 in New York City trying to answer this question, working with Vimeo, CollegeHumor and Next New Networks,...
- 3/29/2011
- by Miguel Gonzalez
- Encore Magazine
This video is better than any pro-America political (or otherwise) video I’ve ever seen, which tend to feel phony and maudlin. I suddenly feel more patriotic than I’ve ever felt. Sliiiight hyperbole. Point being, it sort of renewed my faith in us as a people in that we (Americans) can give an Australian man (Dan Ilic) a collective ride across the country without horrific consequences: He also was really lucky and maybe everyone who gave him a ride was a foreigner But I choose to believe that we are a good, kind people overflowing with generosity and trust in a gorgeous land of natural beauty. Or, as the tagline to this video reads: 23 Rides, 13 States, 7 days, 0 Axe Murderers. Maybe the bar is low, but at least we did it. USA! USA! Via The Daily What...
- 8/12/2010
- by Sarah Walker
- BestWeekEver
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