Thank Ghostwriter It’s Friday
Posted by ERIN in GhostwriterJanuary 9th, 2009, 02:25 PM
At Square Eyes HQ, we’ve been reminiscing about 1992’s Ghostwriter on PBS. We loved learning to read and write (*snort*) by watching the pre-teen crew solve mysteries with the help of Ghostwriter, a ghost who writes to them by using nearby letters and words.
Those kids were HIP. Best example being their unforgettable, pointedly 90’s music video for “You Gotta Believe”. Aspiring singer/rapper Lenni took a note from Will Smith and proved that rap CAN be positive!
It was so funky and fly back then and now, well, it’s pretty dated and stupid. Noteworthy moments:
0:10 - catchy lyrics: “Aw yeah, aw yeah! / You gotta believe!”
0:43 - seamless special FX
1:08 - avant-garde fusion of dance and martial arts
1:45 - sign language translation of rap lyrics
2:16 - **my favorite part** “BOOM SHAKALAKA BOOOOOOMM!”
I hope that inspired you to turn your dreams into reality. TGIF!
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January 9th, 2009 at 5:46 pm
I’ve watched this 4 times now. My fave part is when Lenni strokes the fake tear down the side of her face. Aw yeah aw yeah!