It's the last day of Pride Month, I'm gonna just leave this here with no explanation. I know I'll never explain again.
Carry on with your bad selves, Pride is a year long thang!
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Friday, June 30, 2023
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Michael's Musings
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| Say My F#cking Name... Michael Shinafelt |
It's the last Thursday of Pride Month and what a month it's been! I in particular am feeling myself of late. Interpret that as you will, I'm sexy and free that way...
The above photo was taken in front of a mural at a gay bar (obviously) the Precinct in Downtown Los Angeles. Go hard or go home, celebrate Pride Minions!!!
Season 11 of Vanderpump Rules started filming yesterday with everyone returning except for Raquel Leviss no word on whether she'll be back or not, meh.
It's your life thus every night can be Taco Night if you want it to be, so there!
Vulgar will make you dance, don't be a chorus
Binged Glamourous on Netflix mainly because Kim Cattrall was in it. I had a gay old time
Smile, Laugh, Talk, Drink, Dance, Eat A$$
Remember Porky's that raunchy teen comedy from the 80's well I wanted to know what I would think about it now as an adult. It was boring AF, I can't believe when I saw it as a teen I found it remotely funny
Anything you can do out of a suit, you can now do in a suit, the more you know...
Snake in the grass, that's all
Woman Crush of the Week - Gay icon and ally Madonna, get well soon Queen
Went to my favorite Mexican Restaurant in LA El Coyote yesterday, delicious!!!
Hot tip: ordering a Diet Coke will NOT make your sharing of classified documents guilt-free
Intuition is our life's compass – we can trust our instincts
Until I saw The Idol on HBO I never knew a show with that much talent in front of, and behind the camera could be so bad
How will I celebrate the last Thursday of Pride? Hmmmm...
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Hump Day & Chill
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| Queen Of Chill Kerry Washington |
Let's take a relaxing trip today and Hump Day & Chill with Kerry Washington vacationing in Kingston, Jamaica, shall we? Of course we shall!
When I saw this photo of Kerry on Instagram looking fantastic in floral, I thought nothing says Hump Day & Chill like Kerry in this moment. Thus she is this week's HD & C poster it girl.
The image is so enticing and relaxing it makes you want to hop on the next plane to Kingston and join Kerry in a cocktail, or two (OK, many cocktails!)
Imagine your today away dreaming of having libations with Kerry on a beautiful Jamaican beach.
Now that's what I call Hump Day &Chill on steroids!!!
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
You Need To Calm Down
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| Unbothered Taylor Swift |
With all the utter BS surrounding the LGBTQIA community this Pride Month I feel Taylor Swift said it perfectly: You Need To Clam Down!!!
It seems to me Donald Trump having a Meg Ryan moment from When Harry Met Sally during a public speech at a podium is cause for some real concern, not people who are just trying to live their lives in peace.
Enjoy the last week of Pride Month Minions and remember Pride is an all year long thing!
Hit the video for You Need To Calm Down after the jump...
Taylor on IG -
Monday, June 26, 2023
Sunday, June 25, 2023
Army Of Joans
What would Pride Month be without a salute from an Army Of Joans? "Yes" her she is icon, ally and late great comedian Joan Rivers celebrating Pride in a meme as only she can.
This was posted on Instagram via her daughter Melissa and I thought it was a great tribute to not only Joan, but her gay fans and with it being the last Sunday of Pride Month and all, wave that flag in the air like you don't care Minions!!!
Can We Talk???
Joan on Wikipedia -
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Swamp Thing
Deep in Florida's darkest everglades, a brilliant scientist, Dr. Alec Holland (Ray Wise, Robocop) and a sexy government agent, Alice Cable (Adrienne Barbeau, John Carpenter's The Fog) have developed a secret formula that could end world hunger and change civilization forever. Little do they know, however, that their arch nemesis, Arcane (Louis Jourdan, Octopussy) is plotting to steal the serum for his own selfish schemes. Looting the lab and kidnapping Cable, Arcane douses Holland with the chemicals and leaves him for dead in the swamp. Mutated by his own formula, Holland becomes "Swamp Thing" - a half human/half plant superhero who will stop at nothing to rescue the beautiful Cable and defeat the evil Arcane... even if it costs him his life.
DISC 1: 4K ULTRA HD SPECIAL FEATURES:
DISC 2: BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES:
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Bonus Materials
- 2023 4K Restoration (16-Bit Scan of the Original Camera Negative) of both the US Theatrical PG Version and Unrated International Version of the film presented in its original 1.85:1 Aspect Ratio in Dolby Vision / HDR
- Optional English Subtitles + DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono Audio, Spanish Mono [both 4K & Blu-ray disc]
- Audio Commentary with Writer/Director Wes Craven moderated by Sean Clark (Theatrical / PG Version) [both 4K & Blu-ray disc]
- Audio Commentary with Makeup Effects Artist William Munn moderated by Michael Felsher (Theatrical / PG Version) [both 4K & Blu-ray disc]
- Collectible “4K LaserVision” Mini-Poster of cover art
- Limited Edition “4K Laservision” Slipcover (First Pressing Only)
- 'Tales From the Swamp' (Remastered) with Actress Adrienne Barbeau (HD, 16:56) [Blu-ray only] [Blu-ray only]
- 'Hey Jude' with Actor Reggie Batts (HD, 14:30) [Blu-ray only]
- 'That Swamp Thing' with Len Wein, Creator of Swamp Thing (HD, 13:19) [Blu-ray only]
- 'Swamp Screen: Designing DC's Main Monster' featurette (HD, 20:32) [Blu-ray only]
- 'From Krug to Comics: How the Mainstream Shaped a Radical Genre Voice' featurette (HD, 17:34) [Blu-ray only]
- Posters & Lobby Cards - Photo Gallery [Blu-ray only]
- Photos from the Film - Photo Gallery [Blu-ray only]
- William Munns’ Behind the Scenes Pictures - Photo Gallery [Blu-ray only]
- Behind the Scenes Photos by Geoffrey Rayle – Photo Gallery [Blu-ray only]
- Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:31) [Blu-ray only]
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Friday, June 23, 2023
Dream Team
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| Duet, Duet Now! Kylie Minogue & Madonna |
With her resurgence in popularity Kylie Minogue has been making a lot of noise of late on the musical front as well as with regard to her desire to duet with Madonna.
Not so coincidentally all this commotion is happening during Pride Month. Usually when something like this keeps showing up in the press it means there is either something already finished and the pot is being stirred or there is something in the works. Trust me either way it means it is a done deal.
Personally never have I ever entertained the thought of this at any given point in my gay existence.
I must also confess I have zero feeling about it happening one way or the other. Duets are tricky and usually don't work out for the most part. However these two could pull off something that could make me eat my musical opinion.
So tell us ladies when is this coming out, because you know you are doing it so let's hear it post haste.
We're waiting...
Kylie on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/kylieminogue/?hl=en
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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Michael's Musings
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| Blame It On Yourself... Michael Shinfelt |
So I caught the latest season of Black Mirror on Netflix and like many of you was quite taken with the episode Joan Is Awful. So much so that I did the meme generator thing for it and now: "Michael Is Awful."
Of course in the spirit of the episode you had to consent to let Netflix use the meme you generated to publicize the episode. Hey why not??? It's all in the spirit of fun...or???
FYI Ceiling cat is always watching you, just the other day I saw him staring at me...
Sometimes my smile means "Hello" but mostly it means F#ck Off, the more you know
Relentless Twattery should be used in everyday conversations
The gay agenda is staying alive, that's our big scary plan
Doesn't my a$$hole have any rights?!?!
It seems The Flash has an Ezra Miller problem
Let them eat paste!
Honestly I can't wait to see the Barbie Movie and I really don't understand why
Woman Crush of the Week - Jennifer Lawrence for her comedic turn in No Hard Feelings
Hiking at Camp Crystal Lake is on my bucket list
Dear conservatives Tony The Tiger is literally a cartoon, seriously
Rock out with your tongue out!!! What did you think I was going to say???
Nothing other people do is because of you, it's because of themselves
Courage is sexy
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Hump Day & Chill
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| Dan Benson |
Honestly I never knew of Dan until his OF notoriety. Well I was pleasantly surprised when I went through his socials to find an adorable, sexy guy with, wait for it a good head on his shoulders and his sense of humor still in tact. This is part of his appeal, while he is certainly hot when he is being naughty he still embraces his inner nerd. It work and it's what makes him stand out.
Also commendable he gives back to his fan base. As you can see above. "Yes" Dan has annual fundraisers for The Trevor Project which focuses on suicide prevention for the LGBTQIA community.
Dan has indeed earned a Pride Month Hump Day & Chill. Now if you'll pardon me I'm headed to his Only Fans page to do just that...
Dan on IG -
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Tornado
Havanna Winter, the groundbreaking singer, actress and famed TikTok influencer known for her versatility, is releasing a new single about taking a trip in her mind away from a master manipulative ex-boyfriend. The single entitled “Tornado”, is a reminder to not allow insecurities and false hope brought on by people who don’t have the best intentions to throw you off your path. Havanna talks about staying strong and recognizing genuine gestures, so we don’t deter from doing what's best for ourselves.
“This project is close to my heart. I think we all know or have come across people who are not genuine or have our best interest in mind sometime in our lives, and this song is made as a reminder not to let our fears and insecurities win, and to remember our own strength, because we can all get a little lost sometimes.”
Listen to “Tornado” HERE
Upon the single’s release June 16th, Havanna will be preparing to release the accompanying music video on June 23rd Directed by Éli Sokhn, Produced by Laith Souqi, and Creative Direction by Anette Winter. The video takes the viewer back to the visually appealing movie, The Wizard of Oz, equipped with Dorothy (played by Havanna) and her friends on the yellow brick road. Just like the legendary film, Havanna and friends embark on a journey where they are lost and trying to find their way back home. They lean into each other for support and realize that strength in unity is what actually enables them to overcome anything.
“Tornado is a story about a girl who goes on an adventure to get her mind off of her toxic ex- boyfriend. She dreams herself away from her heartbroken reality in California to the land of Oz where she reunites with all her friends who she lost contact with while she lost herself in the toxic relationship. They embark on a journey to find each other and themselves again, as they were separated in the dark times. While catching up on lost time, they learn about building strength and courage together. They are faced with different obstacles along the way with several other toxic dangers, but their friendship and support for each other enables them to realize that even if people aren’t always who they pretend to be, together we are strong and can overcome anything.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/HavannaWinter (20.3k followers)
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Monday, June 19, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Saturday, June 17, 2023
A Time For Love
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| Celebrating Love Mike Clifford |
With June being Pride Month and the arrival of Summer, love is in the proverbial air! Who better to give us a June love song than Mike Clifford, you remember him from Close To Cathy fame?
So he has gifted us with his latest single and video A Time For Love, yes love. It's what the world needs now in abundance.
With Mike's spot on vocals, plenty of flair and a kick ass flute solo by Maurice Gainen this is one of his best.
The video is a visual feast for the season of, what else? Love, love, love and more love!!!
Hello lovers what are you waiting for?! Feel the love and watch the video after the jump.
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Friday, June 16, 2023
Invaders From Mars
FROM OUT OF SPACE... CAME HORDES OF GREEN MONSTERS!!
In the early 1950s, Cold War tensions and the burgeoning space race created a heady mix of paranoia and unbridled creativity as filmmakers speculated as to the marvels - and horrors - that lay beyond the stars. Among those leading the charge, William Cameron Menzies' (Things to Come) Invaders from Mars terrified audiences upon its release in 1953 with its chilling vision of an insidious alien attack on small-town Americana.
On a dark and stormy night, a young boy, David McLean (Jimmy Hunt, Pitfall), observes what appears to be a flying saucer crash-landing in his town. Shortly thereafter, the grown-ups - including his own parents - begin acting decidedly strangely. Convinced there's a link between this epidemic of bizarre behavior and what he witnessed that night, David turns to local health official Dr. Blake (Helena Carter, Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye) for help. But can these two unlikely heroes, together with famed astronomer Dr. Kelston (Arthur Franz, The Caine Mutiny), withstand the might of a full-blown invasion from outer space?
A landmark in sci-fi cinema, Invaders from Mars inspired filmmakers as wide-ranging as Don Coscarelli (Phantasm), Brad Bird (The Iron Giant) and John Carpenter (The Thing). Now fully restored for its 70th anniversary, this trend-setting Atom Age classic unleashes its spine-tingling terror on a whole new generation of filmgoers in this brand new Blu-ray presentation remastered in HD from Ignite Films!
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Bonus Materials
- Restored 4K original 1953 trailer and a newly commissioned trailer 2022
- Interviews with star Jimmy Hunt, William Cameron Menzies’ biographer James Curtis and recollections of Menzies’ eldest granddaughter Pamela Lauesen
- Featurette with acclaimed film directors John Landis, Joe Dante, editor Mark Goldblatt, special visual effects artist and two time Oscar Winner Robert Skotak (foremost expert on Invaders from Mars), and enthusiast and film preservationist Scott MacQueen
- John Sayles’ introduction at Turner Classic Movies Festival in Hollywood, April 2022
- Before/after clips of restoration – original negative and archival film elements - with film restoration supervisor Scott MacQueen
- Restored segments in 2K of the Alternate International Version -- alternative ending and extended Planetarium scene
- Photo Gallery with original Press Book pages, behind the scenes photos from the restoration process
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Michael's Musings
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| Do You Like Girls Or Boys? Michael Shinafelt |
This chaos is killing me, do you want to be free? Let moondust cover you, you're released, it's time to muse...
Treat Williams, damn! While gave many an excellent performance my personal fave was his Law & Order: SVU portrayal of Jake Stanton RIP
Every classroom had a kid who ate paste. That's probably who you are arguing with on Social Media
Why is Padam, Padam Kylie Minogue's biggest US hit? It's alright, but she's had so many better songs
Happy Pride to those who identify as a Samsung super-capacity washer (multiple loads all at once)
FYI according to the Bible Lobsterfest is an abomination, the more you know...
Dear haters, I couldn't help but notice that "Awesome" starts with "Me" and "Ugly" starts with "U"
I thought Kelis' Milkshake was supposed to bring all the "boys" to the yard
Pat Robertson's passing has started phase 19 of the "Gay Agenda"
Woman Crush of the Week - Joan Rivers, we could use her forked tongue more than ever in this insane world RIP
Visualize where you will eventually put it
The longer I live the more I am convinced this planet is used by other planets as a lunatic asylum
He left to go get gloves, think about it, but not too much
You F#cked around, now you'll find out
Any questions, any answers, alright wipe your nose then
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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Hump Day & Chill
Malcom McDowell
Now & Then
"Time for the old in-n-out" - Alex DeLarge, A Clockwork Orange
Oh yes Minions I thought we would give Hump Day & Chill it's literal due with some of the old "in-n-out" and I'm not talking burgers either.
While I can't really give you too many deets, what I can give you is Malcom McDowell dressed as his character from the Stanley Kubrick classic dressed as his character Alex DeLarge now and how he looked as Alex in the actual film.
Yeah, not quite as titillating, but...you get the picture,right???
I remember seeing A Clockwork Orange as a teenager and how riveted I was by it. Malcom McDowell is completely mesmerizing in it. It was an early masterpiece that had a huge impact on me (a lot of the 70s cinema did for that matter.)
According to a film buff friend of mine it plays an important part in my visual style and in my photo shoots as well. He claims I reference it that way a lot, something I never noticed until he pointed it out to me.
So there you have it get ready to Hump Day & Chill with some "old in-n-out" Hey, that's my plan...
A Clockwork Orange on Wikipedia -
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Vertigo
No matter what time of the year it is, what celebration we are having, it's always classic movie time!!!
Pride season is no exception. Thus I bring to you one of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces, notice I stated one as he had more than one masterpiece, Vertigo.
It's a thriller about something we can all relate to: obsession.
Here's where I leave you in the capable hands of my buddy Jay Jacobson and his classic movie blog.
Jay's astute writing and perception are all you need to introduce you or to get you reacquainted with the Jimmy Stewart/Kim Novak starrer.
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Yvie Oddly
Yvie Oddly, the incredible winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 and finalist on All Stars Season 7, is back and better than ever with a new record that's sure to set your pulse racing! Yvie's YO EP, available via Voss Music, is tailor-made for the oddballs, the outcasts, and the queerdos of the world who are looking for something unique and refreshing. Yvie Oddly has teamed up with some of the game's most talented producers, including Richie Beretta (Major Lazer, Cazwell) and Brad Kemp (Chore Boy, Glitter Moneyyy). In addition, this EP also features a collaboration with the hot-rising producer/DJ/rapper, Wreckno on "Topsy Turvy". Get ready to celebrate PRIDE month in style with Yvie Oddly's latest record that's set to change the game within the Hip Hop/EDM scene.
LISTEN TO YO HERE
"I’m excited about this project because it’s so trippy" states Yvie. "I tend to take shit too seriously, but I just had fun on this! I took these colorful soundscapes, wrote whatever my brain thought of, and just let it flow out of me. It’s as operatic and campy as it is witty and biting. This was such a fun casual flex to write and perform. The same goes for all my collaborators. I worked with producers who didn’t shy away from bold sounds or surreal moods. And I even got to collab with two queer artists (Cakes Da Killa & Wreckno) who are known for breaking boundaries in the music industry. It’s overall unapologetic, proud, and fun at a time when we need it most."
You’ll also be able to catch Yvie live as she embarks on the RuPaul Drag Race Werq World Tour as well as her own Strange Love Tour. Strange Love features Yvie in her debut one-woman show chock full of outrageous comedy, insane musical numbers, and gratuitous nipple play.
CATCH YVIE LIVE:
June 9 & 10th: Gay Men's Chorus Divas: Icons and Justice Warriors – Denver, CO
June 17 - 19: Nubia Tour
June 20: Strange Love Tour – St. Louis, MO
June 21: Strange Love Tour – Chicago, IL
June 22: Tracks Denver with PEACHES
June 25: NYC PRIDE
June 28: Strange Love Tour – Philadelphia, PA
June 29: Strange Love Tour – Pittsburg, PA
June 30: Strange Love Tour – Los Angeles, CA
July 14: Yvie Oddly - 3 DOLLAR BILL NYC
July 19: Strange Love Tour – Atlanta, CA
July 20: Strange Love Tour – Nashville, TN
July 22: Strange Love Tour – San Francisco, CA
Aug 31: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Tokyo
Sept 3: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Manila
Sept 5: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Taipei
Sept 7: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Singapore
Sept 10: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Perth, Wa
Sept 13: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Adelaide, SA
Sept 15: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Melbourne, VIC
Sept 16: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Canberra, ACT
Sept 17: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Syndey, NSW
Sept 20: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Brisbane, QLD
Nov 1: Strange Love Tour – Washington, DC
Nov 3: Strange Love Tour – New York, NY
Nov 4: Strange Love Tour – Philadelphia, PA
Nov 5: Strange Love Tour – Boston, MA
Nov 8: Strange Love Tour – Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 10: Strange Love Tour – Columbus, OH
Nov 11: Strange Love Tour – Toronto, Canada
Nov 12: Strange Love Tour – Detroit, MI
Nov 15: Strange Love Tour – Phoenix, AZ
Nov 17: Strange Love Tour – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 18: Strange Love Tour – Vancouver, Canada
Nov 19: Strange Love Tour – Portland, OR
Nov 20: Strange Love Tour – Seattle, WA
Nov 29: Strange Love Tour – Kansas City, MO
Dec 1: Strange Love Tour – St. Louis, MO
Dec 2: Strange Love Tour – Indianapolis, IN
Dec 3: Strange Love Tour – Minneapolis, MN
Dec 6: Strange Love Tour – New Orleans, LA
Dec 7: Strange Love Tour – Houston, TX
Dec 9: Strange Love Tour – Oklahoma City, OK
Dec 10: Strange Love Tour – Dallas, TX
Dec 13: Strange Love Tour – Denver, CO
Dec 14: Strange Love Tour – Chicago, IL
Dec 15: Strange Love Tour – Richmond, VA
Dec 17: Strange Love Tour – Atlanta, GA
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