Coinbase's Strange Journey Leads Our 5 Ads of the Week

With Patrón, Old Spice, Citroën, Capital One

The Best: Coinbase’s Amazing Oscar Film, ‘Your Way Out’

Isle of Any and director Oscar Hudson devised this stunning fusion of real life and video games that ranks among the year’s best commercials. Its twisted images and surreal situations seem instantly familiar yet utterly alien. An edgy classic.

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Patrón Rolls With Guillermo del Toro’s Skeleton Crew

The filmmaker directs and stars in an ad-within-an-ad that packs skulls and bones that spring to life and rattle around for tequila. Memorable stuff from BBH USA.

Castaways Get Sweaty and Stinky on Old Spice’s Tropical Island

Penguins waddle to the rescue with “Cold Spice” in this sunny satire from the Burns agency in Madrid and Landia director Maxi Blanco.

Citroën = Love. Cue the ’80s Music-Video Montage

BETC Paris brings the kitsch with Survivor’s “Is This Love” cranked up for a ridiculously romantic tale of a gal, her car dealer … and, of course, a car.

Chuck, Sam, Jen and the Gang Return for Capital One’s March Madness

Caitlin Clark joins the all-star roster, but Spike Lee’s absent this time around. As always, a fun ride from GSD&M.