Icon Redux: Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln
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February 13, 2009
With Abraham Lincoln facing his 200th birthday, it seems only fitting that the newest installment in our Icon Redux series gives the venerated President a chance to apply his timeless wisdom in a timely manner -- that is, to a modern-day press conference. Video wizardry courtesy of Two Penguins Productions as always, and check out that luxuriant coif on actor Demetrios Kalkanis, who portrays Mr. Lincoln. And here's a behind-the-scenes look at making the new Lincoln.
Comments (29)
Posted by chris on Sat Feb 14, 2009 at 12.15 am
nice job mister K. and mister B.
Posted by Tricia Profita on Sat Feb 14, 2009 at 08.08 pm
Hats off to Mr. Kalkanis for a magnificent job as Ab Lincoln. He is a great inspiring actor and I look forward to viewing more of his work to come. Excellent job Demetrios.
Posted by Christopher on Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 08.31 pm
I love how the bodyguard brings his water. The photography flashes are also a very nice touch.
Posted by Dre Elmore on Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 08.36 pm
Lighting and camera work? Flawless. Juxtaposition of Lincoln quotes with modern political questions? Exemplary.
Beard? Phenomenal.
Posted by cynthiafellowes on Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 09.05 pm
Good looking Mr. Lincoln - like the beard! Very handsome!
Posted by Stewart Cummiangs on Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 09.20 pm
Great idea. It’s interesting how old wisdom is timeless.
Posted by Anna Fickle on Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 09.27 pm
Fantastic video! I love the artistic feel, I love the beard as well!
Posted by Kelly Barr on Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 09.58 pm
Great job, Phil!
Posted by R.L. on Sun Feb 15, 2009 at 10.59 pm
Well-Shot, Well-done
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Posted by Anne on Thu Feb 12, 2009 at 11.50 pm
That was an interesting angle on Lincoln as well as political rhetoric then and now. Well put.