Carol Cooper
Contributor
Punchdrunk and UNKLE mix an intoxicating cocktail of sound and vision
Works by Danny Boyle, Alfonso Cuaron and a host of contemporary artists unite in an immersive, multi-sensory exhibition, opening at the Saatchi Gallery today.
The art of the cel
From candlelit cave paintings to spectacular Spider-verses, mankind's been making moving drawings for millennia and, as far back as the late 1800s, adland has been harnessing its magical powers. Carol Cooper chats to industry magicians about the state of the animation nation today.
Pete Candeland on why the skies have it
Whether it's making innovative, Grammy-nominated promos for virtual band Gorillaz or lush films for the BBC Olympics trails and The Beatles: Rock Band game, the Friends Electric director has his head in the clouds.
It's a funny business
Is humour still a crucial part of advertising? Has the Trump/Brexit axis of twattery and other woes of the world nudged mirth off the menu? Has snowflakery pushed us from joke to woke? Carol Cooper and industry pros take a look at lols in adland.
A comedy of (good) manners
Carol Cooper meets AMV BBDO’s creative duo Jack Smedley and George Hackforth-Jones, a pair of gentlemen jesters whose motto is 'never punch down'.
EXCLUSIVE: Luchadoras take a hallucinogenic trip into the desert
Ariel Danziger’s lush fashion film blends imagery from Latino wrestling with a dreamy pastel-hued pallette.
Becky Martin on funny bones, female directors and formulas for LOLs
The award-winning director behind Peep Show, Veep and the British Airways Safety Film series chats to Carol Cooper as part of our Comedy Focus.
Send in the (lady) clowns
Since This Girl Can jiggled its way onto our screens in 2015, there’s been some improvement in how women are portrayed in ads, but though we’re seeing more images of wobblier, tougher lasses, where are the funny ones? Carol Cooper investigates.
The Road Whisperer utters words of wisdom in VMLY&R's new work
An old 'Dude' with a ferret helps rookie drivers own the road in this new campaign for THINK!
Honda creates the hybrid you can feel
The ad blends test driver testimony with artistic imagery to convey desirable driving experience.
Andreas Nilsson's lyrical portrait of LNER life
The Biscuit director captures the whimsy and wonder of rail travel with a mildly eccentric east coast journey.
Canadian PSA Traces the Making of a Monster
Advocacy group White Ribbon has launched a powerful film, helmed by Hubert Davis, that explores the roots of toxic masculinity.