This week’s Pick of The Week goes all the way back to 2001. Weapon of Choice, by Fatboy Slim, was a successful single and the video is legendary, winning all manner of accolades. Featuring veteran actor Christopher Walken, it was shot at what was then the Mariott Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Today, the location is a L.A Grand Hotel Downtown.’
The video is creatively shot, starting with Walken sitting in a chair in the lobby, listening to the radio. When the song comes on, he dances all around the hotel lobby, up and down an escalator. He is then lifted in the air and performs stunts while he’s there.
All in all, the video, directed by well-known director Spike Jonze, is a legend. It’s no wonder then that it won six awards at the 2001 MTV Music Video awards. What makes the video even more genuine is the fact that Walken is a trained tap dancer, and that led to the video being more relatable, leading to fan and industry recognition.