When Pop told me that Milo Ventimiglia was directing short comedies-slash-commercials for American Eagle Outfitters called "It's a Mall World," I had to see what it was about before the episodes start airing during "The Real World: Sydney" this Wednesday. I usually roll my eyes at this kind of thinly disguised advertising, but after checking out the first installment of the 13-episode series, I have to say, it's not too bad.
It's not terribly unique — it has kind of a High Fidelity-meets-Empire Records vibe going on — and of course there's conspicuous AE product placement everywhere, but as commercial entertainment goes, I'd rather watch this than Oleg. Also, Sam Huntington, who plays the lead character, is a total cutie. I hope being cast in "Cavemen" doesn't ruin him forever. To watch a trailer for the series, read more
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Aww, the guy that plays Evan is Bud [aka Kenny] from The Cosby Show!
And the song that they play in the first few seconds is "The Blankest Year" by Nada Surf. LOVE that song.
1it is bud! lol! i was trying to figure out where i knew him from. funny!
2hmm...this is an interesting concept i guess. didn't milo directs.
3it reminds me of Mallrats.
4having a scripted show up on mtv again, is a breath of fresh air... DOWN WITH REALITY TV!
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