Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Deathdream

In honor of its 50th anniversary, director Bob Clark’s Deathdream (aka Dead of Night) makes its world-wide debut on 4K UHD and Remastered Blu-ray on May 21st from a brand new 4K restoration, overflowing with exclusive new and archival extras.  


Charles and Christine (Academy Award® nominees John Marley and Lynn Carlin) receive the tragic news that their son Andy (Richard Backus) has died in Vietnam. As Charles and their daughter (Anya Ormsby) begin to process their grief, Christine refuses to believe her son has been killed. Indeed, when Andy shows up at the front door soon thereafter, the family joyfully welcomes him home and chalks the whole thing up to a clerical error. As the days go by, Andy’s behavior becomes stranger and more erratic and when his true violent nature is revealed, sides are drawn in the family – setting up an unforgettable ending.

Inspired by the W. W. Jacobs short story The Monkey’s Paw, screenwriter Alan Ormsby and director Bob Clark created one of the first Vietnam vet parables, a film that Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times called, “a potent and compelling thriller!”  

The 4K UHD and Blu-ray special features include audio commentaries with co producer/director Bob Clark, writer/make-up artist Alan Ormsby, and others; cast and crew retrospective interviews; restored theatrical trailer; extensive still galleries; and more. 
  
Watch the official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaa4ZH2C-ig&t=6s  

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Monday, April 29, 2024

Let's Go To "Hell Together"

Photo credit: Irvin Rivera


Singer-songwriter David Archuleta has revealed the official music video HERE  for his current hit single, “Hell Together.”

The video (directed by Lily Judge) is a simple concept to portray the emotions of leaving a place you once felt as your purpose and identity but now no longer do. You know you’re supposed to leave but also feel hesitant and scared to leave a place that was what you knew and was your world. The dancing (featuring dancer Oliva Cava who has graced the stage with a plethora of renowned artists, including Anitta, J Balvin, Young Miko, and Marc Anthonyrepresents the energy of love that propels you forward into the next chapter of your life. It also represents my mom’s love and passion as she herself is a dancer.” says David

 

“Hell Together” HERE written by David Archuleta, Ryan Nealon, Sam Derosa (lovelytheband, Kylie Morgan) and Jordan Sherman (Niall Horan, Lauren Spencer Smith) debuted at #5 on the iTunes all-genre chart upon release with various Tik Tok videos going viral including this one of David and his mom  HERE and another with multi-platinum violinist & Youtube sensation Lindsey Stirling HERE. “Hell Together” with its massive popularity, has already proven to be one of David’s most riveting and most successful songs to date over his 15 year career.

Metro Weekly says - “Hell Together” is powerful and meaningful – qualities that are not always guaranteed when it comes to pop music. It shows a much more mature side of David Archuleta, who is not the young boy who appeared on everyone’s TV screens so many years ago. He’s a grown man, and one who is using his voice to expel his demons and help others with theirs.

 

David shares some insight about the evolution of the song - ""Hell Together" is inspired by what my mom said to me after I left my Mormon faith and religion altogether. It was a scary place to leave something that was all I knew and that gave me my purpose to live, but it was something I knew I needed to do as I felt a new sense and purpose for life. A few days after I publicly announced leaving the Mormon church my mom texted me saying she had decided to leave too. I was shocked as she was so devout. I asked what made her feel she needed to leave because she didn’t need to follow my example. She said - “If you go to Hell, we’re all going to Hell with you. We’re a family and we’ll always be there for each other, in good or in bad!” I was really moved by that.” 

 

"Hell Together" has a gospel vibe to it as it references the roots of church that are still very much a part of what has defined me despite the journey I’ve had of leaving my faith. It has an uplifting energy. Most people within the church would think you feel dark and lost leaving your faith, but that was not the case for me. I felt like I found myself! It’s meant to show the joy and how by leaving my religion is how I found a greater light. And, more importantly, how much it meant to still have a support system of family still there for me so I wasn't alone when at first I believed I was going to be alone.""

 

Just this past week David was invited back on American Idol to perform “Hell Together” marking the first time in a decade that he performed on the show.  Watch David’s triumphant performance  HERE


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Sunday, April 28, 2024

National Superhero Day

"Each year on April 28th, National Superhero Day honors superheroes, both real and fictional." 

Today in case you didn't guess is National Superhero Day...!

I'm not really going to add anything to the quite self explanatory explanation above.

But I will let you in on something personal about yours truly, when I was growing up I wanted to be Batman!

You read that correctly, those Batman comics were dark as night (get it? The Dark Knight?) Thus I am leaving you with my favorite Batman from my favorite movie about him Robert Pattinson straight outta The Batman!

This was the incarnation that captured the comic books that I read in my formative years.

National Superhero Day on the WWW -

https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-superhero-day-april-28

Saturday, April 27, 2024

We're Here

Guess Who's Coming To The Sewer???

It's the last Saturday of April 2024 and no this isn't a post about the Drag Queen show on HBO, it's about another group guys, horror icons in the sewer.

That's correct Minions Chucky, Jigsaw & Jason have all joined Pennywise in the art of sewer dwelling.

What? You thought creepy crawlers were the weirdest sight you've ever seen?! Well guess you never saw this one coming! 

Buckle up and gird your loins this last Saturday in April circa 2024 it's going to be a bumpy ride!!!

Horror Icons on Wiki-Fandom -

https://ultimatepopculture.fandom.com/wiki/Horror_icon  

Friday, April 26, 2024

Cancelled

This always in fashion never out of style timely sentiment turned art piece is by the one and only Robbie Williams.

IMO this is what everyone needs to do from this day forward (if you aren't already) it's one of the best forms of self care you can administer to yourself. 

Cancelling someone, something or whatever it may be that is blocking you is not a negative thing in the least.

We all have a "You" that needs to not live rent free in our minds and once that "You" is cancelled well let me tell you how much lighter and free your bagge will be.

It will be the size carry on, no need to check anything in.

Robbie on IG -

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

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Michael's Musings

Time, Time, Time See What's Become Of Me...
Michael Shinafelt

"We think we have all the time in the world, then our bodies tell us differently" - I've been thinking about this quote I saw on Social Media this week. It gave me pause to reflect on how our bodies change as we age. There's been a lot of changes with my body as I approach the big 6-0 milestone.

Some are mildly daunting, others are interesting developments. Most importantly I have my health. Without that you don't have anything, cheers to everyone and their good health!

Don't get horny around me, I'm an empath, knowledge is power

Never trust a girl named Natasha, because Natasha spelled backwards is Ah Satan

FYI Tubi is currently 80's Slaher Movie Heaven, I am loving it!!!

Calm your tit. Just one tit. Leave the other one crazy. That's your party tit.

Personally I prefer getting teabagged to coffee

Choose your player, soft or hard tacos?

You're still alive, be proud of you

I guess you could say it was good, the more you know...

Woman Crush of the Week - Zendaya in Challengers. The movie has gotten great reviews not to mention Zandaya will look gorgeous in those super cute tennis outfits. Can't wait to see it!!!

Do the voice, do the voice. You know the one I'm talking about

Rewatched Wes Craven's Deadly Blessing hadn't seen it since it first came out. It was interesting to see a young Sharon Stone before she became SHARON STONE

Quote of the Week: “I don’t want to know who’s munching on anything.” - Lisa Vanderpump

I'm really not in the mood to live in current times today, so there!

Can we take a F#cking moment, that's all

Take one with me here -

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Hump Day & Chill


For some unkown reason this week's Hump Day & Chill feels like eggplant.

Nothing really specific comes to mind as to why, it's simply an intuitive thang.

Besides we all know what eggplant is the symbol for on Social Media don't we? Oh yes we do and it's something that's on my personal menu every week.

Indeed...

Eggplant Emoji on the WWW -

https://www.dictionary.com/e/emoji/eggplant-emoji/ 

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Don't Mess With Taylor Swift...


Look what you made her do...

Kim Kardashian's social media profile is taking a hit in the wake of Taylor Swift dropping a new diss track about the reality TV star.

Monday, April 22, 2024

Celebrating Earth Day

The Man Who Fell To Earth
David Bowie

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EARTHDAY.ORG (formerly Earth Day Network)[1] including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics." 2025 will be the 55th anniversary of Earth Day.

The Official Earth Day Site -

https://www.earthday.org/  

Sunday, April 21, 2024

How To Marry A Millionaire

Money $$$
l-r
Lauren Bacall, Betty Grable & Marilyn Monroe

Now don't get too excited this isn't going to be some crash course on how to get rich by laying around if you get my drift and I think you do...

This is more like a Sunday Funday post of Lauren Bacall, Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable on the set of How To Marry A Millionaire.

Yeah, I know something of a let down, but not entirely. Hey no one can really tell you how to land someone worth millions, but you can have a whole lotta fun watching this movie if you haven't seen it already. If you have then get two times the fun out of it and watch it again.

Enjoy your Sunday!

How To Marry A Millionaire on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045891/ 

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Locker Room Talk

Hmmmmm...
Michael Shinafelt

While I am sure this isn't the kind of Locker Room Talk you were hoping for, this is the kind you are going to get.

Sitting at the gym awaiting my workout buddy I came across this most delectable and 100% accurate quote on Social Media.

Thus I am going to leave it here for you this Saturday April 20th 2024 without explanation or extrapolation -

"Never sacrifice your dignity to get even with someone who has none"

That's all...have a great weekend!

Me on IG -

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

Friday, April 19, 2024

Film Buff Friday


On May 7th, Arrow Video will release the crime thriller Night Falls On Manhattan from director Sidney Lumet, who brings his gritty realism to this adaptation of former NYPD officer Robert Daley’s novel. Assistant DA Sean Casey (Andy Garcia) is assigned to prosecute a drug dealer whose case has deep ties to his family. As the young attorney uncovers the truth about the arrest, his career, family, and life are threatened. The Limited Edition Blu-ray features an all-star cast that includes Academy Award® nominees Richard DreyfussIan Holm, and Lena Olin, as well as James GandolfiniVincent PastoreFrank VincentBobby Cannavale, and Ron Liebman.
 
The special features include two audio commentaries; a documentary about the director; on-set interviews with cast and crew; behind the scenes footage; trailers and TV spots.

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Thursday, April 18, 2024

Michael's Musings

Tender Age In Bloom
Michael Shinafelt

Things here there and everywhere are in bloom. Not to mention tis the season for allergies...

Younger than Springtime, yet light as a feather, WTF am I even saying?! If you can figure it out let me know. Onward to spread some more F#ckery!

Screw everything else, that's all

I've never had a windshield wiper setting that truly satisfied me

Remember back before Only Fans when your Mom just sold Avon?

Boobytrap spelled backwards is Partyboob

Let's welcome whatever fresh Hell the day has to offer, shall we? We shall!

She's all out for kicks, the more you know...

Read the vowels in Celine Dion out loud. You're welcome!

Call me when you resurrect

Woman Crush Of The Week - Melanie Griffith as Holly in Body Double. Perfection!

And what if we are lying for the greater good???

Don't dream it, be it

I'm HAF, there's that

Usually I pull back a couple of inches

Drip, drop, drip, drop

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Hump Day & Chill

Nothing says Hump Day & Chill like the tubular Sarah Paulson getting her kicks with some butane.

Ms. Paulson is currnetly back on Broadway in the hit play Appropriate.

Not many things are cooler than Sarah, so grab yourself some butane and Hump Day & Chill like her,

Yeah, that's the ticket!

Sarah on IG -

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

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Brian Falduto

"Why'd You Come In Here Looking Like That"

Brian Falduto’s newest single release is another example of what's become the modus operandi for the Hollywood child actor turned country crooner: it's the same old country love song, but it's gay. He covers Dolly Parton’s beloved classic “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That,” but his version adds a modern twist that while humorous, also carries real significance to Falduto and a large segment of country music fans that have long felt ignored by the genre. “As far as I'm concerned, we all belong in country music,” he asserts.  “White, black, straight, gay…  country music is about storytelling and it's time we hear some new stories.”

Brian Falduto first gained fame playing the role of Fancy Pants in the Jack Black cult classic film School of Rock. The intense focus on the effeminate mannerisms he displayed as an adolescent would have a major impact on Brian’s coming to terms with his sexuality as a teen and young adult. “Mine is a story of what happens when society attaches a label on something they don’t understand in order to avoid their own discomfort,” he reflects today.  Brian would later pen a pivotal essay about his sexual awakening in The Advocate and he now travels the country performing and speaking at Pride events, sharing himself vulnerably and offering hope to people in the early stages of their coming out.
 
In 2023, Brian released his first country music song, "Same Old Country Love Song.” It was greeted with a flood of positive encouragement and excitement and would become an LGBTQ+ country music anthem.  Subsequent releases followed including “Hottest Guy Here”, “Big Boys Club, and “Skip the Step.”

 
In his live shows, Brian Falduto often mixes his original material with cover tracks.  He finds familiar songs complete the vibe of his sets and showcase his inspirations.   Dolly’s always a favorite because of her consistent support of the LGBTQ+ community and he is especially drawn to tongue-in-cheek songs like “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That because they are similar to his current catalog.  His version of Dolly’s beloved classic doesn’t delineate too far from the original, but it does contain some rootsier, folkier elements that color the song differently.   Also, in its production, Brian draws inspiration from the Cam song, “Diane.”  “Tonally, ‘Diane’ is similar to ‘Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That’ so I’d say my version marries the two,” Falduto explains. 
 
The biggest alteration from Dolly’s version is Brian’s queer storyline.   “People forget this song is about a player,” he laughs. “The cowboy is charming but doesn’t treat his lover so right.”

Brian admits that he can relate to the song.  “In my twenties I was always chasing attractive but unavailable men who were incapable of an authentic connection.”  (Anyone interested in learning more about Brian’s dalliances can listen to “One More,” a single he released earlier this year chronicling a flirtatiously romantic encounter.)
 
The “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That video was filmed in NYC at Hill Country BBQ.  It was directed by Brian Falduto and styled by Brendan McCann.  Hollywood actor Dan Amboyer (Youngerand Uncoupled) plays the charming, cheatin’ cowboy.    
 
“I love that Brian is taking a classic Dolly song and flipping it, making it his own,” Amboyer says from his NYC home.  He is excited to play a part in Brian Falduto’s mission to make country music more LGBTQ+ inclusive.  “There’s a perception that gays are urban-centric and that country music isn’t for us,” Dan Amboyer continues.  “But that’s not my experience. My husband grew up on a cattle ranch. I grew up with pet chickens and pulling bullfrogs out of creeks.”
 
Brian has noticed a positive shift towards inclusion in country music in recent months.  He points to Beyonce Knowles shaking up the genre with “Texas Hold ‘Em,” but also feels there is still a lot of work to be done.  “I mean, Beyonce was the first black woman to have a number one single in country music?   It's not because black country artists don't exist.”
 
He places the blame on country music radio who, for too long, have been the gatekeepers on what music gets played on air and what is discarded.  “Thanks to streaming services, long silenced genres of country including queer country music are finally finding an audience,” says Brian, adding, “This is only the beginning.”  
 
Brian Falduto’s “Why’d You Come in Here Lookin’ Like That” is available on SpotifyApple Music, and all streaming platforms.  Its video releases to Youtube on Tuesday, April 16.
 
 

Follow Brian Falduto on FB,  IGX and TikTok @BrianFalduto
 

Monday, April 15, 2024

Monday Motivation

I agree with this quote from Boy George 100% thus it is today's Monday Motivation. The beauty of what he says is that you can apply it to other things as well by simply changing the word "sexuality" out for other things such as "Good Person." 

Of course the lead in would need some adjustments as well so then it would read: "If you're so secure with yourself you don't need to say you're a good person" and so on...

See? It's applicable to all forms of narcissistic behavior...

Your Monday Motivation assignment is to insert the "thing" in your life into Boy George's quote. It will cathartic, not to mention fun!!!

Sally Forth Minions!

Boy on IG -

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

Sunday, April 14, 2024

To Schwing Or Not To Schwing?

 Celebrate!

So Ricky Martin appeared on stage with Madonna for her Celebration Tour stop in Miami. 

There has been some debate as to whether or not Ricky popped a boner on stage or not. 

While I personally did not see it in the video, that does not mean that otthers did. It may have blended in the way my eyes saw it.

Honestly even though it eluded me I'm going to go out on a limb and say he did. Those Drag Queens were grinding and writhing in his lap something fierce!

That would cause any man to rise the occassion...

Mic Drop!

The Celebration Tour on the WWW -

https://www.madonna.com/tour

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Love Happy

Groucho & Marilyn

Love Happy two words that bring good vibrations to your mind, body and soul. So let's get some of that on this Saturday April 13th 2024, shall we? Of course we shall!

Thus here is a still of Groucho Marx and Marilyn Monroe from, what else? The movie Love Happy.

Your Welcome!

Love Happy on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Happy 

Friday, April 12, 2024

The "Roarin' 20's" Are Back!

Johnny Bloom

Johnny Bloom aims to usher in a new age of jazz with his debut single, "Roarin’ 20s."  The song harkens back to a post-war era when young people danced the Charleston and the Shimmy.  It is fun and flirty, with an attention-grabbing groove that mixes elements of blues, ragtime, marching music and African folk rhythm.  “I’ve always been incredibly interested in American music through the generations, and the history of New Orleans street jazz, blues, and bandstand music, in particular,” says Bloom.  “My main purpose with ‘Roaring 20s” is to help revive a style of music I am passionate about, and to broaden people’s tastes in music. I have discovered that diversifying the music I listen to has absolutely changed my life for the better and I hope it will do the same for listeners.” Johnny Bloom’s “Roarin’ 20s” is being released by So Fierce Music and distributed by The Orchard/Sony Music.  It will be available on Spotify and all major music platforms on April 12.

Johnny Bloom was born and raised in small-town Auburn, Illinois. His parents divorced when he was six-years old and Johnny found solace in the vibrant world of the marching band and theatrical productions.  He learned to play the baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, and tuba and dreamed of a career in music.  However, before chasing the dream, he felt compelled to pursue a calling most people would not expect from him.  

 

“Since I was a really young kid, I always wanted to join the Navy,” he says.   His grandfather, who helped to raise Johnny for a great deal of his young life, was a welder in the Navy during the Cold War. Johnny wanted to carry on his legacy.  After high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as a nuclear reactor operator.  Johnny, who is openly gay, was out to his officers and fellow sailors.   “My grandpa passed away when I was 14, but I know he would be proud of the commitment to the US military that I made through him.”

 

Now that he has completed his service, Johnny has returned to civilian life with a renewed vigor to pursue music.    He aims to make his mark by presenting unconventional sounds inspired by music from the early and mid-twentieth century, but with a modern twist.    “I love the older feel from Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, and Marvin Gaye, but I’m also drawn to the rugged, belt-y voices of Miley Cyrus, MÃ¥neskin, Lady Gaga, Raye, and Adam Lambert,” he explains.

 

Johnny Bloom’s “Roarin’ 20s” is being released by So Fierce Music and distributed by The Orchard/Sony Music.  It will be available on Spotify and all major music platforms on April 12.

 

Visit https://www.sofiercemusic.com
 
Follow Johnny Bloom on IG @officialjohnnybloom and on TikTok @official_johnnybloom   

Thursday, April 11, 2024

MIchael's Musings

A Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Michael Shinafelt

The Solar Eclipse happened this past Monday and it was amazing! We had a partial one here in Los Angeles, CA and I will be forever grateful to the woman in my yoga class for giving everyone eclipse glasses, because without them the view would have been considerably diminished. 

I got an up close and personal detailed view it was truly inspiring, great start to the week. Time to motor...

Damnit, I wish one of my personalities liked to clean, the more you know

Careful it's a gusher, that's all

The trailer to Ti West's upcoming flick in his X horror trilogy Maxxxine looks off the f#cking hook!!!

Well the eclipse has come and gone, Beyonce dropped a country album and still no rapture

I would rather light both my arms on fire than going to something as boring as a puppy shower

Stick to the story and eat me! There's that.

For the record the solar eclipse yoga class referenced above was spectacular not to mention quite hallucinatory, green energy surrounded me

 Our minds and brains can evolve. Challenge yourself not to be the same person you were.

Woman Crush of the Week - Kim Kardashian as Siobhan Corbyn on the current season of AHS: Delicate. She is fearless and the main attraction

203 days until Halloween!

On my Bucket List - Have a karaoke party in Hell

Happy Belated Birthday to Kristen Stewart on of my personal favorites '

Why limit happy to an hour?!

And now for something really scary...

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Hump Day & Chill

Ladies & Gentlemen - Medusa!

While surfing the WWW I spied the above photo of Medusa from Ray Harryhausen's 1981 stop motion spectacle Clash of the Titans!

This took me back to my teenage years and the memory I have of seeing it on the big screen. Thus we are going to Hump Day & Chill to fond memories from our youth. Yeah. I thought you might quite like that.

Personally I love coming across something that triggers these types of memories from my days of yore. Let's face it while there are many great memories one has as an adult the best ones usually are from when we were young and didn't have adult responsibilities.

I never did catch the redo of this gem, I was reluctant to. I didn't want it to tarnish my memory of how much fun the original was when I saw it at the movies.

Besides, while the stop motion effects were dated by this point in film making history, their simpliicity and old fashioned charm added to the film and the story IMO.

Anyway I'm off with Medusa to Hump Day & Chill, what's your fond memory today?

Clash of the Titans on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clash_of_the_Titans_(1981_film)