ARL as Film School

Looks like the folks at the Animal Refuge League are challenging the Downeaster cinematographers for the title of "Most Unlikely Source of Arty Viral Videos" (don't worry, the trophy will be wide enough). Check out these digital bios of Buddy, Julio, Dozer, and the greyhound playdate, to learn why.

Now, let me ask you, Who wouldn't want dogs as hip as that?

- John C.L. Morgan

The (Artsy-Fartsy) Downeaster

We here at Riverbank Republic headquarters are big fans of the Downeaster, the train that runs from Portland to Boston. But we're even bigger fans of the train's channel on YouTube, which usually features videos so awful, they're almost brilliant. (However, the latest one featuring the train in a snowstorm is actually kinda cool.) Anyway, get your arty filmhouse fix here.

- John C.L. Morgan