Silencio

Naomi Watts & David Lynch
BTS Mulholland Drive

In honor of David Lynch's passing yesterday I watched Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me on MAX. The streamer also has Blue Velvet on it. I passed on the latter as I had rewatched it a few months ago before his current journey.

I remember seeing Blue Velvet when it hit theaters in 1986. I was in Seattle, WA then and went with two female friends from college. This was a film way ahead of it's time and trust me the sold out audience had a varying array of visceral responses.

One of my friends hated it, she felt the need to go home and take a shower as she put it after because she thought it was disgusting. Me and my other friend found it interesting and were invigorated by the unique vision we had just experienced. 

Cut to my recent viewing of it. As a fifty something year old I now see Blue Velvet as a dark comedy that truly was released at a time where audiences weren't quite up to speed. I mean even I was somewhat taken aback by it back in it the day despite my liking it.

RIP David Lynch you challenged me on how I see the world and now I am better for it.

David Lynch on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000186/   

Michael's Musings

Good Vibes Only Please
Michael Shinafelt

Like my T-Shirt says "Good Vibes Only Please" living in Los Angeles, CA is stressful of late to say the least and personally I am tired of the negativity some cretins have aimed at the city and it's residents.

The bad mojo of false facts, politicizing a devastating situation and the fake AI images are not funny, they are in fact quite ignorant and damaging. If you or anyone you know have participated in these repellent activities please move on you are not welcome here...to the rest of you who have reached out, thank you for your compassion and "Good Vibes"

FYI if trans people wanted to groom your kids they would have joined churches and become pastors and priests, the more you know...

Whoever said the Bible is the greatest story ever told never heard about my trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, that's all

The person who put the "S" in fast food is a marketing genius

You are a ghost driving a meat-coated skeleton made from stardust hurtling through space. Fear nothing.

Finally got to see The Last Showgirl, Pamela Anderson is a revelation!

Do you believe in annoyed at first site? I do.

Can't afford a vacation? Drink tequila until you don't know where you are...!!!

For the record I don't chase, I attract. What belongs to me will find me. Simple.

Woman Crush of the Week - Bozma Saint John from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. She is a welcome breath of fresh air, not to mention she is savagely funny! (sorry to hear she lost her home in the LA Fires)

Looking forward to seeing Fear Street: Prom Queen when it hits Netflix

Now I understand why chickens wake up and scream

Why has Trump been found guilty and the American People are the ones with a four year sentence?!?!

A big thank you to all the firefighters and first responders out there who are working tirelessly to keep Los Angeles and it's residents safe.

I'm off to yoga at Hollywood Forever Cemetery to send some "Good Vibes" out into the world

Share "Good Vibes" with me here -

https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en

https://bsky.app/profile/michaelshinafelt.bsky.social   

Hump Day & Chill

Bend It Like
Marilyn Monroe

After a week of Wild Fires (and counting) in Los Angeles, CA I thought it was time to revisit a simpler time in the cities history.

Let's take a Hump Day & Chill trip back to the days of yore when Marilyn Monroe lounged on a chair languidly looking like a million dollars, shall we? We shall!

Marilyn is the kind of woman you knew you could have a dirty martini with, laugh and confide in. I bet she would never tell anyone your secrets, and you'd better not spill hers either.

So let's raise our collective glasses and toast to the history of Los Angeles/Hollywood and remember a time and place when things were less chaotic. 

Hump Day & Chill...Cheers!

Marilyn on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/marilynmonroe/?hl=en  

Dear Carrie Underwood

Dear Carrie Underwood when you won season 4 of American Idol I was like: OK, not my thing, but she fits the criteria. But I was never really into you.

Well my instincts never lie, there was a reason.

So now in the name of "unity" (messaging at it's worst) you are now supporting a sociopath who is gloating over people dying and losing their homes. 

As a resident of Los Angeles, CA I find this truly reprehensible. 

Again my instincts never fail me.

Jesus Take The Wheel and shove it up your...

PS Kelly Clarkson is still the best American Idol ever!

Find out more about the California Wildfires at -

https://www.cafirefoundation.org/  

The Look

Evil Dead Rise

It's just another Manic Monday and here's a question for you: Can I come to your place and stare at you like this when you sleep?

What say you? Answer me or I'll do it anyway. Remember a non-answer means "Yes."

I'm gnashing my teeth in anticipation right now to do this.

May visions of me with this look inhabit your dreams tonight, oh and try to enjoy your week...if you dare!!!

Happy Monday Minions!

Evil Dead Rise on Rotten Tomatoes -

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/evil_dead_rise 

Let's Make A Deal

Saw this sign while heading to a destination in my Uber the other day in Los Angeles, CA. While the city has been devastated and fires keep burning, let it not be said that the people of Los Angeles do not have a sense of humor. 

So I wonder how much they would sell me a soul for if I inquired? Or perhaps I could sell them mine? I wonder how much that would get on the open market???

There are so many questions I don't know where to begin!

"Yes" I know there is a number on the signage to call, but do I really want to? I mean what kind of weird conversation would I be having???

For now I'll pass on being a super sleuth and go about my business during this trying time.

PS This also shows you the whole city is not on fire.

Mic Drop!

Want to help? Here is a list of what you can do.

https://laist.com/news/climate-environment/how-to-help-la-fire-victims

Magic

Olivia Newton-John

I felt some good vibes were needed in light of the fires that surround the city of Los Angeles and continue to burn. We have to believe together united we are magic!

"You have to believe we are magic
Nothin' can stand in our way
You have to believe we are magic
Don't let your aim ever stray
And if all your hopes survive, destiny will arrive
I'll bring all your dreams alive for you
I'll bring all your dreams alive for you" - Magic, Olivia Newton-John

Indeed...

Hit the video after the jump!!! 

ONJ on the WWW -

https://olivianewton-john.com/