Happy Star Wars Day!

May the Fourth be with you! Yes, for those of you who did not know, May the 4th is officially Star Wars Day. (If you don’t believe me, just Google it!) Yes, it is a glorious day in which all us geeky Star Wars fans greet each other with cheerful grins, secret handshakes, and debilitating Jedi mind tricks. And for this year’s Jedi mind trick, I wanted to share a video made by none other … Continue Reading →

Mike’s newest video

Gardening–Mike style. -Mike

Sharon Hersh on Addiction (Mike’s latest BIG artistic project)

Many of you know that my first class here at RTS was Addictions—talk about being thrown into the deep end! Actually, though, it was a phenomenal class to start with—very serious academically but also very moving. The instructor (Sharon Hersh) was a great example of someone who balances loads of head knowledge with raw, gutsy, heart-level emotion. Anyway, what few of you know is that a week before the class started, my professor (whom I … Continue Reading →

Mike & Jen’s Cameo in “CSUAAB: Save the Ugly and Annoying Animals and Bugs!”

If you’ve been reading our blog, you know that we’re avid amateur comedic filmmakers–in other words, we love to make crazy videos and post them on YouTube. Well, while we were visiting our family and friends in Maryland, we got an email from our fellow film-making friends friends, Jon & Robin. They had a great idea for a new crazy new video, and asked us if we wanted to be in it. So of course … Continue Reading →

Mike’s New “Party” Video

For those of you who appreciated ” Bring It On Down To The Downtown ,” here’s a new music/dance video that’ll get your toes tappin’ and your hands clappin’! Everyone, it’s time, so… ” Let’s Get This Party Started Right-A!!! “ Filmed almost entirely on location in the funky, funky downtown of Funehiki, Japan, set to an all-new original A Capella beatbox groove, and featuring a star-studded cast of friends, ” Let’s Get This Party … Continue Reading →

Mike’s New Song/Video–Though Dwelling With Strangers Around

Back in November, I discovered a poem in my daily devotional by William Jay (published in 1828) called “Though Dwelling With Strangers Around” . The words were so powerful, I decided to see if anyone had ever put it to music. To my surprise, I found nothing; this wonderful poem had simply faded into obscurity. So taking a cue from the Indelible Grace project (www.igracemusic.com), I decided to write my own tune, in the hopes that more … Continue Reading →

Mike’s School Festival & Video

Last year, Jen and I attended Takine Junior High School’s school festival . Even though it was on a Sunday, we decided to go, partially because that was the expectation, and partially because we kept hearing about how important this event is to the students. But in the end, while it was cute, we really didn’t feel like we did the right thing in going. Not only did we realize that it wouldn’t have meant a thing … Continue Reading →

Mike’s New “Liquid Chicken” Video

When you’ve given everything you have, and there’s nothing left inside, you need to replenish, recouperate, revitalize, and reinvigorate with the proven power of pureed chicken. That’s why we created new LIQUID CHICKEN brand chicken drink . It’s the chickeny blast that picks you up, shakes you up, and never lets you down. So next time you’re drained and depleted, forget those other wimpy sports drinks and reach for new LIQUID CHICKEN brand sports drink, available in one delicious flavor (chicken). And … Continue Reading →

Mike’s Karaoke Director’s Cut Video (Available in Three Speeds)

One of the hardest things about making your own movies is having to chop out good material, either because it doesn’t fit for some reason, or because it’s just plain too long. But one of the best things about maing your own videos is that you can go back and make a Director’s Cut and give that stuff a chance to shine in its own right. And what’s even better than that, is to then go … Continue Reading →

Mike & Jen’s New “Guide To Japanese Culture” Video

Mysterious. Enigmatic. Intriguing. Yes, the world of Japanese culture is a vast and funky one, and has muddled the most meticulous minds for millenia. But no longer! We proudly present Japanese Culture: A Guide to the Finer Points by Mike & Jen Costanzo. These two experts have combined their unique talents and extensive cultural expertise to bring you the finest, most up-to-date, and most reliable guide to Japanese culture ever published in any form. And thanks to … Continue Reading →