Yeah, it may only be February, and yeah, the city will probably plunge its curling toes back into the depths of winter in mere days, but for now, let’s all ruminate on rays.
Here’s a lovely selection of vacation-themed vids to get you stoked about the (three-day, in the U.S.) weekend ahead.
Go Gos, "Vacation"
Todd Wasserman: Got to give it to the Gogos for their pioneering use of blue screen technology. I may be wrong on this, but I also believe it's the only video in history to combine tiaras and waterskiing.
"Righeira Vamos a la playa"
Emily Banks: Vamos a la playa! Warning: Only watch this if you're prepared for a blast from the past and OK with having a really catchy tune stuck in your head.
National Lampoons Vacation
Stefanie Rennert: What do you mean Wally World is Closed?!?! Chariots of Fire, The Griswold Family, what more can you ask for? Definitely a classic!
Weekend at Bernie's
Brian Dresher: Three words...Weekend at Bernie's
"I wanna get chocolate wasted."
Ada Ospina: Two words: Chocolate wasted! (Altough I am not a big fan of chocolate.)
The Graduate
Christina Warren: The Graduate -- one of the best music montages in film history and one of the earliest (and best!) examples of using contemporary music to power a film. Mike Nichols is the man. Simon and Garfunkel equally rule.
The Beach Boys, "Ready Steady Go!"
Erica Swallow: Vacation makes me think of summ er. Summer = Beach Boys....
