Monday, Again???

 This Bangles song sums it up for the day...sigh

Manic Monday on Wikipedia -

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

The Snow Queen

 “We think back through our mothers if we are women.”  Virginia Woolf 

The new season of Performance Space New York’s “First Mondays: Readings of New Works in Progress” launches with Act One of THE SNOW QUEEN, a new musical by DUDLEY SAUNDERS and SARAH SCHULMAN that uses the classic fairy tale to reveal how women's lives are driven by their mother's trauma.

Featuring Lacy Rose, Candace Lynn Matthews, Camila Maric, Charles Coleman, Malcolm Gold and Taylor Van Cleave under the musical direction of Michael Visceglia.  With narration by Winsome Brown.

The performance will take place Monday October 7th at 7PM in PSNY’s Neilma Sidney Theater, 150 First Avenue (corner of 9th Street).  Free with RSVP at https://ci.ovationtix.com/203/performance/11499318?performanceId=11499318

Dudley Saunders’ best known works include music albums (OutMusic Album of the Year, Mountain Stage NewSong Award), performance art collaborations (the Obie-winning “Tale of 2Cities:An American Joyride on Multiple Tracks”) and public television (Emmy and Prism Awards).  He has written for such magazines as Rolling Stone, New York and the Village Voice, and recently completed a novel, THE WHORE ARTIST.

1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!

MVD Rewind Collection is proud to present 1982: GREATEST GEEK YEAR EVER! in its original, unedited feature length form for the first time! 

1982: GREATEST GEEK YEAR EVER! is an epic documentary about the greatest geek year in films,1982, featuring stars, directors, writers, producers and pop culture historians sharing their insights about such legendary movies as E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, John Carpenter's The Thing, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Poltergeist, Creepshow, Night Shift, The Dark Crystal, 48 Hours, First Blood, Tron, Conan The Barbarian, Cat People, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, The Road Warrior, and much, much more.

Filled with exclusive interviews, rare behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive never-before-seen clips (including Henry Winkler's home movies from the set of Night Shift) in a fun, lively, no-holds-barred celebration of the legendary movie-going year of 1982. 

1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! takes viewers behind- the-scenes to a time when fandom was in its infancy, featuring eye-opening interviews with Ron Howard, Paul Schrader, John Sayles, Amy Heckerling, Henry Winkler, William Shatner, Sean Young, Joanna Cassidy, Keith David, Cameron Crowe, Michael Deeley, Lisa Henson, Dean Devlin, Bruce Campbell, Dee Wallace, Felicia Day, Susan Seidelman, Roger Corman, Barry Bostwick, Marc Singer, Bryan Fuller, Leonard Maltin, Mike Medavoy and more, in front of and behind the camera, from some of the biggest and most influential movies ever made!

 

“A remarkable array of talking heads wax lyrical about what they loved about the releases that year and make an impressive argument to the doc’s raison d’etre.” – Martin Unswroth, Starburst  

  

“It’s a love letter to the films that shaped a generation, but it will work for for viewers of all ages.” – Jonathan Hickman, The Newman Times-Herald 

  

“1982 captures the feeling of being a kid excited about summer movies, but tempers that nostalgia with insight, an amazing amount of research, and wonderful interviews. If you’re missing your own childhood just a little bit, and want to remind yourself that yes, 1982 was great, this documentary is unmissable.” – Ryan Britt, Fatherly 

  

“A time capsule, capturing a synchronic cross-section of movie history, while also mapping out the formative filmography of Generation X.” – Anton Bitel, Projected Figures 

  

“This remarkable epic documentary spotlights the pop culture milestones of 1982 including notable motion pictures, TV, music and video games of that seminal year.” – Joseph Perry, The Good, The Bad & The Verdict 

  

“Five Stars. This documentary is full of nostalgia and amazing stories regarding the year of 1982. This documentary is fantastic and brought me back to my childhood.” – Dan Skip Allen, From The Fourth Row  

Watch the trailer here: https://mvd.cloud/video/trailers/760137156864_1982GreatestGeekYearEver_trailer.mp4

Pre-order on Blu-ray on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7BdLpGT

Pre-order the DVD on Amazon: https://a.co/d/bv1Y4Kn

Turn And Face The Strange

"When I wake up in my makeup, It's too early for that..."

Wait, it isn't too early for that I've changed my mind. You see I just woke up and I've changed a few times since then.

This is one of my favorite quotes from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures In Wonderland. The book, which is not to be, nor should ever be confused with the many adaptations to TV and Film that have been done. 

Ooooops! I did it again, I just changed since I wrote that last sentence. 

Here is comes again, another one bites the dust, yep I changed yet again. 

And the world keeps turning...

The real "Alice" on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice%27s_Adventures_in_Wonderland  

Michael's Musings

What Lies Beyond Dreams

"I do think someone is protecting me. I don't know if it's an angel it could be the devil" - Madonna

I'm Michael Shinafelt and I resemble this quote 100%! Now let's get to it strike a pose there's nothing to it..

Remember, when you are dead, you don't know your dead. The same applies when you are stupid

The Republicans are basically running a shock jock in a diaper who reads at a 4th grade level for POTUS

You're dry humping my last raw nerve

Mariah Carey is defrosting as we speak

Only 35 days until Halloween...

What would you do it Samara Morgan (The Ring) crawled out of your TV???

How many of you can admit you talk to yourselves, you know you want to

Fall is when the mosquitos return to Hell

Woman Crush of the Week - Demi Moore for her star turn in The Substance

God Bless Ozempic

The bar makes me cry and moan

Saw a portrait of Betty White with a bong a my local dispensery titled: Bongy White

The most underrated thing about me is my ability to transform

I also can take down down someone with a hand gesture

Talk to the hand here -

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Hump Day & Chill

Debbie Harry

OK let's face it you may be cool, but you will never be cool as Debbie Harry blowing a bubble cool.

This is the perfect image to let loose and Hump Day & Chill with. It's iconic and so is Debbie who let's face it is the definition of eternal cool chill.

So kick it like Debbie, nobody does it like her!

Ms. Harry on IG -

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

Current Mood

Alfred Hitchcock's
Psycho

"We all go a little mad sometimes" - Norman Bates, Psycho

Norman Bates got this right. Sometimes we all DO go a little mad. If you are in that place then join me there as it's a Current Mood thing.

Come with me to the other side and let's descend into madness. Eat the madness and when you are done spit it back out! It's the circle of life after all. 

Madness happens from time to time that's all you need to know. 

Don't fight it, simply flow with it. It's all about in how you handle the ride.

Psycho on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0054215/

Heading Into The Week Like...

It's Me!
Michael Shinafelt

Here I am Mike on a bike heading into the week with determination and energy! 

FYI I dislike being called Mike for the record, but I have definitely got some more mojo than usual. Why? I don't question everything I just go with it.

Also when you have that something extra no matter how or why, you can use it to serve yourself any way you want, so really again why question it. Seriously!

Thus I am looking forward to how the week will unfold, and refold. 

It's going to be totally different head.

Get on your bicycle ride!

Follow my adventures here -

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

Autumn Equinox

It's the first day of Autumn, roll with it...

The best equinox of the year on Wikipedia -

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

Fall Is In The Air

As we approach the first day of Fall tomorrow I feel more myself. You see Fall is my favorite season of the year.

It's a time for renewal and perspective. Not to mention pleasant weather with pretty leaves.

There is only one constant that is a part of who I am no matter what season it is. "Yes" I pretty much always rely on my basic black wardrobe.

Black goes with everything and it slims you in case you have put on a few extra lbs. 

Paint it black, Minions!!!

Black on Wikipedia -

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

"That's A Human Ear"

Kyle MacLachlan
Blue Velvet

I recently rewatched Blue Velvet for the first time since it came out when I was in college. As a person in his 50's I now realize how darkly funny the film is here is an example of this...

"Did You Hear Anything?" "Bits And Pieces"

Jeffrey is seeing Sandy for the first time since what seems like high school. Jeffrey is eager to learn more about the ear he found in the field, and Sandy reveals that her bedroom is right above the office of her detective father. Their banter over this results in some subtle puns which aren't acknowledged in the film may merit a chuckle from the audience.

I know I laughed a lot revisiting this classic!

Blue Velvet on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Velvet_(film)   

Michael's Musings

Which One Will I Be Today???
Michael Shinafelt

We all have different sides to us, mine are "Cute" and "Savage" - which one of these sides do you think I spend the most time with during any given week? FYI you don't have to choose one or the other ya know, by combining the two you can make many good memories. Trust me...😈

As a person my country is the whole world, that's all.

Never be scared to cut certain people off. They weren't scared to give you a reason

Time to start letting people know what you think. That should eliminate the weak.

I don't need a ticket I'm just going to get on board the Soul Train

Saw The Perfect Couple on Netflix - very entertaining with some great off the wall moments

FYI I am the Pumpkin King! (think about it, but not too much) Only 42 days until Halloween!!!

Saw a quote by some "conservative" that he believes Taylor Swift if a full bown witch. I'm still trying to figure out why he thinks being a witch is a bad thing.

Art is what happens when you dare to be who you really are

Woman Crush of the Week - Nina Hagen "NunSexMonkRock" (if you know, you know)

Chris Hargensen @realchrishargensen on Tuth Social: I HATE CARRIE WHITE! 

Ruin your life, worry about things you can't control, or better yet, don't!!!

It's hard to be religious when certain people are never incinerated by bolts of lightning

Thou shall not crave thye neighbor (Yes, you read this correctly)

Don't sit at tables where they talk about others. When you get up you're the topic

Can we talk here?

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Hump Day & Chill

Reese Witherspoon
as
Vanessa Lutz

"Do you wanna get shot a whole buncha times?" Vaness Lutz, Freeway

I decided to ge totally diffrent head for this Wednesday's edition of "Hump Day & Chill" and illustrate how not to chill.

The dark comedy Freeway has been on my mind of late, thus I watched it again on Tubi (I love Tubi!) - Well one Miss Vanessa Lutz is a perfect example of how not to chill. She is tightley wound and a tad on the trigger happy side (vilolent.)

Ms. Lutz is played to perfection by one Ms. Reese Witherspoon, that's all.

Check out the movie if you like, personally while I love Freeway and Reese in it as you can tell by the above image and quote: Vanessa Lutz is no example of how to Hump Day & Chill.

Cheers!

Freeway on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116361/?ref_=ttqu_ov_i

Hold Back The Dawn

Let's give them something to talk about...

"When I became fascinated by “old movies” as a young boy, I’d try to see every film I could find featuring movie stars I loved, and that included Olivia de Havilland. In my quest to see more of Ms. de Havilland, I stumbled upon a rarely talked about treasure, “Hold Back the Dawn”. Packed with tantalizing characters, gripping conflicts, dynamic settings, and unexpected twists, I found this forgotten masterpiece so engrossing, it quickly became a favorite and remains a film I love. Wonderfully unique, it doesn't fit exactly into any one genre, for it contains melodrama, comedy, romance, intrigue, suspense, a road trip, and even a car chase perfectly sewn together in a very moving way. It's also a stellar example of how affecting great acting can be." - Jay Jacobson, Jay's Classic Movie Blog

Get the full 411 here -

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/hold-back-the-dawn-1941

Good Face

Iggy Pop

Ugh! It's Monday!!! Usually I do not put that much onus on it being the start of the work week etc...yet for some reason I feel the Monday blahs right here, right now.

Iggy Pop is giving us "Good Face" his epxression in this photo says all you need to know about my vibe this Monday September 16, 2024.

For anyone else out there resembling this face as well. Here's to us, may the day treat you better than your current feelings towards it. 

Hey, you know how things start out one way and end up another? Yeah, like that!

Iggy Pop on IG -

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

Current Mood

Salma Hayek

My Current Mood? Sometimes you feel like Santanico Pandemonium (Salma Hayek) in Robert Rodriguez's "From Dusk Till Dawn" -

"I'm not gonna drain you completely. You're gonna turn for me. You'll be my slave. You'll live for me. You'll eat bugs because I order it. Why? Because I don't think you're worthy of human blood. You'll feed on the blood of stray dogs. You'll be my foot stool. And at my command, you'll lick the dog shit from my boot heel. Since you'll be my dog, your new name will be "Spot". Welcome to slavery." 

That's all...

Salma on IG -

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

Just Because...

Julie Newmar & Adam West

Just Because I feel like it. Not to mention I watched some reruns of it recently. Here is Julie Newmar as Catwoman and Adam West as Batman from the 1966 TV Series Batman.

How could one resist Batman which ran a mere two seasons 1966 - 1968, yet clocked in at 120 episodes. 

Big names were lobbying to get on there as one of the many colorful villains and from what I hear Adam West and Burt Ward got a lot of shall we say "side action."

My favorite villain was of course Julie Newmar as Catwoman (duh) - she was purrrrfection in the role.

So there you have it! Just Because...

Batman on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/

Friday The 13th

Hanging Out With Jason

Me and Jason wish you and yours a truly memorable Friday The 13th!

Ki Ki Ki Ma Ma Ma...

Friday The 13th on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th 

Michael's Musings

I Do Not Like Green Eggs & Ham...
Michael Shinafelt

This week I'm clearly here to eat your dogs and cats. Yeah, I'm that kind of guy after all. Nothing could possibly top the surreal absurdity of Dump, and that's the nice way of putting it.

I did not watch the actual debate. I can not stomach him. I did however watch clips etc...Harris/Walz 2024!!!

Delayed does not mean denied, trust the process

Remember my attitude will be based on how you treat me

Saw Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice I will never think of the song MacAthur Park the same way again...

The old me was afraid of losing people, the new me doesn't care anymore

Opinions are like assholes, only you know who you really are

Let's get on it, it's time to get down

I don't give a blueberry muffin what you call your nether regions

Finally watched the Scooby Doo Movie. I give it an "A" for Awful

Woman Crush of the Week - Sade for supporting her tansgender son Izaak with her track Young Lion

The childless cat ladies have been activated! Let's go!

Woman kills baby live on stage 78 years after it's birth, think about it, but not too much

Rest In Power James Earl Jones

Shailene Woodley to star as Janis Joplin, discuss...

It's Thursday time to namaste 

Keep it real with me here -

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Hump Day & Chill

Hump Day & Chill: The Childless Cat Ladies have been activated! 

Let's Go!!!

Taylor Swift on IG -

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

This One's For You, Donnie!

Mick Jagger & Bette Midler

As Much as I am at loathe to post anything about Dump, how could I resist reposting this from  the great Bette Midler regarding the upcoming debate! Mic Drop!

"This one’s for you, Donnie! Can’t wait for tomorrow night to watch you poop your pants on national TV as #Kamala reduces you to a quivering mass of slime on the debate stage! And don’t stalk her either. That brat bites."

Perfectly stated Ms. Midler, indeed!

Bette on IG -

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

Support Your Local Murder

It's Monday, time to support your local murder. Always remember crows before Bros.

Murder Of Crows on Wikipedia -

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

The Bad Ups

 

Philadelphia's The Bad Ups will release their upcoming LP, 'Life of Sin' on September 27 via Jump Start Records. Stream the new lyric video for "Ego Trip" here: https://youtu.be/8Rftu45M_zY Stream on Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/BsmNX6daJuKDoNH68 Frontman Travis McKayle says,"'Ego Trip' is about finding your place in the world while staying true to yourself." Pre-order the album here: https://thebadups.bandcamp.com/album/life-of-sin The four-piece punk band draws heavy inspiration from the Epitaph and Fat Wreck bands of the 90s and early 2000s, while also embracing the rhythms of traditional ska and reggae. Channeling the spirit of Bad Brains, they blend these genres into a unique sound. McKayle, who is of Jamaican descent, named the band The Bad Ups after the Caribbean patois term “baddup”—which means to treat someone poorly or violently. This name reflects their intense musical style and their ability to connect with the term's cultural roots. Since their formation in 2018, The Bad Ups have built a dedicated following and shared the stage with prominent acts like Face to Face, The Bouncing Souls, The Adicts, and Street Dogs. Their versatile sound appeals to various punk subcultures, from ska to oi, making them a versatile addition to many lineups. The Bad Ups are gearing up for a national and international tour to support their debut LP, “Life of Sin.” Upcoming Shows: September 28- Landsdale, PA (record release show) @ Round Guys October 24- Philadelphia, PA @ The Fire Follow The Bad Ups on Socials: Instagram Facebook

Celebrating 300!

Mike Clifford

Today is a cause for celebration! Mike Clifford of "Close To Cathy" fame has checked in at 300 views of his latest, a cover of The Carpenter's hit "Close To You." Woot!

If you haven't heard iit yet, give it a listen. All the popular people are doing it...peer pressure!!!

Honestly, it's good! All you have to do is read the comments on it to know Mike has scored another crowd pleaser...

Don't be shy, hit the video after the jump! I double dog dare you!

Mike on the WWW - 

https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/

https://www.facebook.com/MikeCliffordsWonderfulWorld/   

Freaky Friday

Ever contemplate what would happen if Wonder Woman and The Wicked Witch Of The Witch joined forces? Of course you haven't, yet we have an answer on this Freaky Friday.

Via the genius that is Ronald McDonkey here is a mash-up of the two as if they were one.

How does Wonder Witch grab you??? Well here she is and she's real and spectacular! How spectacular is she?

Well let's put it this way. She can buy herself flowers....

Ronald McDonkey on IG -

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

Michael's Musings

Michael Shinafelt

Everything is unfolding in divine order...

Indeed!

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Hump Day & Chill

Reunited
Winona Ryder & Michael Keaton

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! Yeah that's the ticket...as much as I loathe legacy sequels (and trust me I do!) I am going to give a Hump Day & Chill to the one for Bettlejuice.

I happened upon the original a few months ago and had forgotten how utterly unique and fun it was. Since I've heard the sequel captures the magic of the first, well I guess this will be an exception to my legacy sequel rule, I will see it instead of avoid it.

"Yes" it's 100% true I steer clear of this kind of nonsense (that also includes Marvel Moives) but if this even succeeds in capturing half of the magic of the original then I'mall in!!!

So let's Hump Day & Chill to saying Beetlejuice three times this weekend. 

You know you want to...

Beetlejuice on the WWW -

https://www.beetlejuicemovie.com/ 

Breakfast At Tiffany's

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” stands as a beloved classic for many reasons. It captured the excitement and glamour of early 1960's New York City chic, made an icon of actress Audrey Hepburn, influenced popular culture and fashion, and contains an immortal theme song. A giant commercial success, it garnered five Academy Award nominations and took home two statues. When I first saw it as a boy, I could sense it was a noteworthy film and even got emotional at the end, though I didn’t exactly know why. I watched it again, and though I liked it, felt I didn’t understand it and brushed it off as one of those classics that just didn’t speak to me. Cut to today, when I rewatched it after years to prepare for this post and had a completely different experience." - Jay Jacobson, Jay's Classic Movie Blog

Hit it after the jump!

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/breakfast-at-tiffany-s-1961