"Good Grief"

"Good Grief" Trump's at it again, lying to the American People. What's new?!

I nominate Lucy to be the new White House Press Secretary.

All those in favor...

Peanuts on Wikipedia -

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

Michael's Musings

You Make Me Hard When I'm All Soft Inside
Michael Shinafelt

"I come along, but I don't know where you're taking me

I shouldn't go, but you're wrenching, dragging, shaking me
Turn off the sun; pull the stars from the sky
The more I give to you, the more I die

And I want you
And I want you
And I want you
And I want you

You are the perfect drug, the perfect drug, the perfect drug" - The Perfect Drug, Nine Inch Nails

Due to personal reasons I am evil now, that's all you need to know

Marked Safe from  being renamed by Donald Trump today

All the boys love Mandy Lane, there's that 

Here's hoping Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story kills it (literally and figuratively) I am perpetually fascinated by her

If you believe kids are getting gender transition surgery at school, you are too stupid to vote, that's all

I am strong, I am unbothered, I am hot and aren't you happy?!

PS if you're feeling a sudden calm, it's because I took your voodoo doll out for a picnic on a grassy hill

Did you hear? South Park is changing it's name to South America for Season 29 to mock Trump, I love those guys!

Woman Crush of the Week - The newly monikered Miley and her hot new single Bass Persuades. Obviously I am a fan!

Here's an idea...A lesbian remake of Brokeback Mountain called Beaver Creek Valley. Think about it, but not too much.

In other news: Jaclyn Smith says Charlie's Angels costar Tanya Roberts asked her to have a threesome, the more you know...

Always remember, never forget: "You're just a hole for daddy" discuss

I'm a big fan of my attitude

I'm a Sagittarius wanna know the things that make me happy?

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Hump Day & Chill

Kylie Minogue & Madonna

"When I feel alone, yeah

I always wanna bring you near
'Cause you bring a smile right here
You chase away my darkest hours
When we go walking, sunlight's all around you
It's all around you
And did I mention? You always bring me
Bring me back with your pure intention" - Love Sensation, Madonna & Kylie Minogue

Summer is coming to a close and I don't know about you but for me the album of the Summer is Madonna Confessions II.

Which produced the epic duet Love Sensation with her Madgesty and one Ms. Kylie Minogue. 

Thus let us Hump Day & Chill with some cool vibes during the dog days of Summer, shall we? We shall!

Don't be a buzz kill.

Confessions II on the WWW -

https://www.madonna.com/

Toxic

Michael Shinafelt

Everyone has a "Toxic Trait" or two. I thought today I would share mine with you.

My "Toxic Trait" is....drum roll please: Knowing the truth before I ask because I wanna see how good you lie.

Go ahead, judge me all you want, but at least I own it!!!

So what's your "Toxic Trait?" 

You can tell me, I promise I won't tell another soul, living or otherwise.

Have a groovy week!

Toxic Trait on Medium.com -

https://medium.com/write-your-world/everyone-has-a-toxic-trait-f49bd977d7c2 

No White After Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day! 

Labor Day on Wikipedia -

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

"Surf Nazis Must Die"

Troma Entertainment, the longest-running independent movie studio in North America, proudly celebrates the release of Surf Nazis Must Die with a new 4K Ultra HD + Special Edition Blu-ray, packed with bonus materials. For over half a century, Troma has distributed cinematic masterpieces such as The Toxic Avenger, Def By Temptation, Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D., Class of Nuke 'Em High, Cannibal! The Musical and Tromeo and Juliet.   

Surf Nazis Must Die is a dystopian science fiction beach movie that merges How To Stuff A Wild Bikini with A Clockwork Orange. Massive earthquakes have devastated Los Angeles, and anarchy has taken over Southern California. The Surf Nazis, led by Adolf (Barry Brenner, Maniac Cop), have taken control of the coastal turf. They’ve even invented a surfboard with a switchblade knife to dominate the waves. Eleanor "Mama" Washington (Gail Neely, The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear) has been placed into a retirement home for her own safety. When she finds out her son Leroy (Robert Harden, Overkill) is targeted
by the Surf Nazis, Mama heads down to the beach to slap the Reich out of Adolf and his goons.  

Surf Nazis Must Die became a cultural sensation during its theatrical run and airings on USA Network’s Up All Night. The term “Surf Nazis” quickly became part of punk slang. Director Peter George blended the beauty of riding the waves with the ugliness of a lawless world being overrun by fascist gangs. 

The bonus features include the Surf Nazis Must Die theatrical trailer; a Projection Booth Podcast audio interview; Who Controls The Beaches?!?, an interview with director Peter George; the original Blu-ray Intro; the original DVD Intro; scenes from the Tromaville Cafe; Waves Are A War Zone, featuring interviews with Peter George and producer Robert Tinnell; deleted scenes; Independent Artists VS. Corrupt Cartels; the Radiation March; Soul Of Troma; “INNARDS” Music Video; The Toxic Avenger In Ukraine; Troma Sleepover; and Troma Trailers. 

“Surf Nazis Must Die is a brilliantly conceived beach holocaust drama/revenge thriller that you can enjoy with the entire family.”  —Exclusive Magazine 

Watch the trailer for Surf Nazis Must Die here: https://youtu.be/3xro1T2qhPY?si=GmaIYuMQZYM9_0iH  

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I Wanna Be Your Dog

"Man's Best Friend"
Aleksander Skarsgard & Henry Melling
in
Pillion

Here is a still from one of my favorite films of last year Pillion. It's available on HBO Max and I've watched it twice there and saw it once in the theatre, so I've seen it thrice.

For the uninitiated here's the story:

"Colin, a timid man, meets Ray, a confident biker gang leader, who initiates him into a submissive relationship, challenging Colin's mundane existence and prompting personal growth through their unconventional dynamic."

The film sits with a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Got it?! Good dog!

Pillion on Rotten Tomatoes -

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

Dancing Queen

Pearl & Friend
in
Pearl

"No, I'm a star! Please, I'm a star! - Pearl 

"Ooh-ooh, you can dance, you can jive
Having the time of your life
Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene
Digging the dancing queen" - Dancing Queen, ABBA 

Remember this scene from Pearl where she dances and romances her imaginary Scarecrow lover?

If you've seen the film how could you forget it. If you haven't seen the film, that's the way it goes!

IYKYK!

TGIF!!!

Pearl on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18925334/   

Michael's Musings

My Demons Would Bend Yours Over, Cheers!
Michael Shinafelt

"Traveling through space and time

Interstellar helix unwind
Don't forsake or the love will die
Don't forget your love, alright
On the spiral light, we fly
We will be one, we will be divine
All the spirits, they all intertwine
Don't forget that" - Good For The Soul, Madonna 

Remember where you're standing was once the goal, indeed.

Congratulations to Olivia Rodrigo on the success of her Daisy Chain Fields festival which gave 20 million to women's causes, Bravo!!!

They say the machines of the future will be as smart as people...OK, but which people? Because that matters quite a bit

FYI Kale has negative calories because it's caloric count is less than the energy expended throwing it up, the more you know...

The weather has finally cooled down in Los Angeles. "Yes" it's nice to be able to walk to the corner store without feeling you are going to collapse from the heat

To the person or persons who vandalized Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Cretin(s)!!!

Caught the Meta black comedy Rotting Under The Sun with Sebastian Silva and Jordan Firstman as exaggerated versions of themselves on Mubi. It was fun and quite shall we say gay, that's all

You don't have to worry about me cheating the only thing I do behind your back is stare at your

ass

Woman Crush of the Week - Evan Rachel Wood for her for knockout performance as Liz Schaffer on The Shards

BTW I'm a Sagittarius and I can't take advice from someone whose life I wouldn't want, think about it, but not too much

Today I have to wait around for a Fed-Ex package to show up, and aren't you happy???

Driving to your stupid job every day because society refuses to collapse, discuss

Unlucky: 6th grader flunks Geography after Trump renames everything in the middle of the exam, there's that

Should I use my powers for good or evil today? Hmmm

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Hump Day & Chill

Kirsten Dunst
as
Marie Antoinette

How "chill" are you? No matter how "chill" you are no one will ever be as "chill" as Kirsten Dunst between takes on the set of Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette.

After all it's hard out there playing a doomed historical figure.

Thus today let us all aspire to Hump Day & Chill like Kirsten. 

Let them eat cake!!!

Marie Antoinette on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422720/   

Meanwhile In Beverly Hills...

Behold!
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills

Hello September! Let's kick off the month by taking a peek at what's happening in Beverly Hills shall we? We shall!!!

Look it's the season sixteen cast of The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills celebrating Rachel Zoe's Birthday 🥳 

All are present and accounted for except for one Ms. Erika Jayne. Now before you go getting all bitchy and think there is some insidious reason for that, Erika is missing because she is currently touring with Kesha as an opening DJ, the more you know.

What's that you say? How do I feel about this season line-up? Well I'm glad you asked!

I am so glad the cast has gotten a shake up and has two new Housewives that are really going to bring it!!! 

Tracy Tutor is already coming in guns blazing with an existing feud with my least favorite Housewife Dorit Kemsley. This being stated I am mostly excited about Leah Remini joining the fold.

Leah is no wallflower, she doesn't do BS! I can't wait till she makes some of the other women fall in line!

That's all.

The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills on the WWW -

https://www.nbc.com/the-real-housewives-of-beverly-hills

Good Vibes Only

The B-52's

Another Monday another day of "Good Vibes Only." That's correct let's start of the week with some positive energy.

Here are The B52's bringing you some Summer Love....

You're Welcome!

"It's the summer of love, love, love
I'm in love with love, love, love
For everyone transcends here
I'm thinking of you boy
Love energy is giving us a shove
Making this the summer of love
I said, "I see no clouds ahead"
Summer of love
Summer of love" - Summer Of Love, The B-52's 

The B-52's on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/theb52sband/?hl=en

"Billy Idol Should Be Dead"

BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD is an intimate, unflinching look at the life and career of Billy Idol, tracing the punk icon’s journey from his early days with Generation X through his rise as a global solo star, while exploring the triumphs, excesses, near-death experiences, and remarkable survival story behind one of rock & roll’s most recognizable and enduring figures. 

  

Directed by Jonas Åkerlund (Lords of Chaos, Spun), the documentary features interviews with Idol alongside friends, collaborators and fellow artists including Steve Stevens, Miley Cyrus, Billie Joe Armstrong, Duff McKagan, Steve Jones, Pete Townshend, Nile Rodgers, Patrick Stump, and Perri Lister, among others. The film is the subject of extensive critical acclaim from The New York Times, CBS’s “This Morning,” NPR’s “Weekend Edition,” the Los Angeles Times, and many more.  

  

The physical media release arrives at an especially active moment in Idol’s career. In addition to his 2026 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Billy Idol’s first full-length album of new music in over a decade, “Dream Into It,” is currently available from Dark Horse Records. The album reached #7 on the U.S. Top Albums Chart and #4 on the U.S. Current Rock Album Chart, #9 on the U.K. Official Album Sales Chart, and #2 on the German Top 100 Album Chart. Idol is currently on his “It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!” tour, which has sold out arenas across the U.S. and continues through the fall. 

  

BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD made its festival debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in summer 2025, followed by an award-qualifying run in fall 2025 and a limited U.S. theatrical release in the first quarter of 2026. U.S. theatrical rights to the film were handled by Evan Saxon Productions. 

  

The deal for the physical media release was negotiated on behalf of Live Nation Studios and Giant Pictures by Bill Sondheim, President and CEO of Greenfield Media, LLC, and by Director of Acquisitions Eric D. Wilkinson on behalf of MVD Entertainment Group. 

  

MVD Director of Acquisitions Eric D. Wilkinson is excited to bring the film to Blu-ray and DVD. “Billy Idol is one of those rare artists whose music, image and attitude have remained instantly recognizable across generations, and Jonas Åkerlund has made a film that goes far beyond the iconography to tell the story of the person behind it. With Billy receiving his long-overdue induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, the timing couldn’t be better to give fans the opportunity to own this documentary on physical media.” 

  

MVD Entertainment Group has scheduled BILLY IDOL SHOULD BE DEAD for release on Blu-ray and DVD on November 3, 2026. The Blu-ray (MVD21395BR / UPC 760137213956) carries a suggested retail price of $29.95, while the DVD (MVD21392D / UPC 760137213925) carries a suggested retail price of $19.95. 

Getting Your Flowers

Ann-Margret

You've heard people use the phrase they are "giving someone their flowers"  or they are happy that another individual is "receiving their flowers?" Correct???

In case you are not familiar here is the context regarding said phrase: 

"People use the phrase on social media, in the workplace, and in everyday conversation to celebrate a living person's talent, progress, or lasting impact."

Well today you are receiving "Flowers" metaphorically via myself and the legendary Ann-Margret.

"Yes" that is her and some flowers just for you and the lasting impact every one of you makes in your daily life. 

A round of applause for everyone!

You're welcome.

Ann-Margret on IG -

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

Sorry, Not Sorry

John on IG -

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

Michael's Musings

 

Don't Point That Thing At Me Unless You Plan To Shoot
Michael Shinafelt

"You won't escape alive

Of what's become your life
Stop crying like a child
You got what you want!" - Harder You Get, Scissor Sisters

Do you give "Good Vibes?" Asking for a friend...

FYI I have resting "F#ck That" face, you???

Rest In Power Dolly Parton you were loved by everyone

Funny how voter fraud was never a real crisis for 250 years, until a fraud became president

A man tried to yell at me today but I'm Gen-X and the eldest son, so now he's crying in his wittle car in the parking lot, that's all

Pennywise and Frank-N-Furter have left the building RIP Tim Curry

That's interesting...think about it, but not too much

"Find out who you are and do it on purpose" - Dolly Parton 

Woman Crush of the Week - Leah Remini joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for the upcoming season, she's exactly what the show needs!

Indulged myself in a gin martini and some calamari at Found Oyster last night, delicious! The more you know...

Worst thing about a heat wave other than the obvious? When you have your A/C on full blast and feels like it's not helping any

"I don't fear death, I try to avoid it, as I think we all do" - Tim Curry

It's hard to watch all these beautiful things be carried away by time and see the wrong things growing in their place.

You know the saying "Be the change you want to see in the world?" do that even more

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Hump Day & Chill

The Shards
l-r
Igby Rigney, Hayes Warner, Kaia Gerber & Homer Gere

It's Wednesday again aka Hump Day & Chill aka Shards Night!

"Yes" Minions Shards Night! You know that Ryan Murphy limited series based on the Bret Easton Ellis novel streaming Hulu and Disney+ and airing every Hump Day & Chill until it's completion on FX.

That's The Shards I am referring to.  

I for one am thoroughly enjoying it. Hey what's not to like? 

With an engaging attractive cast, an edgy storyline, decadence, it being set in the 80's and my personal favorite a pitch black sense of humor, who wouldn't be all in?!

Not to mention I am a connoisseur of Bret Easton Ellis' work. American Psycho and Less Then Zero anyone???

Guess how I am going to Hump Day & Chill this evening?

Really Rhonda???

The Shards on the WWW -

https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-shards    

"Pussy Galore"

Honor Blackman

"I was convinced it was absolutely me." She also noted that because the role required judo skills and she was already hot property from starring in The Avengers, "it seemed dead right that I should play Pussy." - Honor Blackman on landing the role of Pussy Galore in Goldfinger

Honor Blackman will forever be known as "Pussy Galore" straight outta the James Bond movie Goldfinger. 

She wasn't really put off by the characters name in fact when she was touring the states to promote the film journalists would often say to her: How do you feel playing a character with this name, don't you find it distasteful???

They were told not to say the name at all while interviewing her. Thus she delighted in intentionally dropping the character's name into interviews to embarrass straight faced or nervous reporters. 

"Pussy Galore" indeed!

Honor Blackman on Wikipedia -

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

Carpe Diem

Harry Hamlin & Medusa's Head
in
"Clash of the Titans"

Today's Secret Phrase is: Carpe Diem when translated from it's Latin origin means: Seize The Day!

Thus you are hereby enlisted to live today fully in the present moment, enjoying what is and not wasting time worrying about an uncertain future. Got it???

OK Minions you know the assignment, get on it!!! 

Carpe Diem in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary -

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carpe%20diem   

Gutters

John Stamos recently turned 63, and to celebrate he took a shirtless selfie (above) and posted it to his Instagram, naturally.

I for one would not mind filling those gutters, how about you???

Think about it, but not too much...

John on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/johnstamos/   

I'm Warning You!

It's the weekend and I'm warning you...

Beware The Giraffe Of Doom!

That's all, have a nice day 😁 

Giraffe on Wikipedia -

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

The Crying Game

Stephen Rea & Jaye Davidson
"The Crying Game"

"I know all there is to know about the crying game

I've had my share of the crying game
First there are kisses (Kisses)
Then there are sighs (So sad)
And then, before you know where you are
You're sayin' goodbye" - The Crying Game, Boy George 

Being an independent cinema goer I attended opening weekend of The Crying Game in a theatre completely unaware of the plot twist.

Was I caught off guard? "Yes" I believe my internal reaction at the time was that of shock and awe. 

I believe it is time for me to revisit this film at some point and reassess what my take is on it today. 

TGIF! 

The Crying Game on Rotten Tomatoes -

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

Michael's Musings

I've Got A Dirty Mind
Michael Shinafelt

"You stare are you looking at me

Or just an image from your colour tv
Dollar signs and neon lights
Shine on the people every night
I'm going down to the river to wash my sins away
But they'll be back tomorrow anyway
I've got a dirty mind
I've got a dirty mind
Take a look at yourself
I've got imagination
I got hallucinations
Do you want some?" - Dirty Mind, Shakespear's Sister 

I shaved my balls for this?! "Yes" this is for me to know and you to never find out. That's the way it goes!

POV: If you love someone let them go, if they come back, it means no one liked them, so let them go again...

On a personal note I am enjoying Stassi's new "reality show" House Of Stassi, especially how it breaks the fourth wall

It's going to be a mere 87 degrees in Los Angeles today, down from 91 yesterday, ugh!

Almost quit drinking wine, but then I thought about the people who work for the wineries in order to feed their families...Cheers!

Does anyone know of someone who does witch stuff? Asking for a friend

Saw Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma last Friday. Run in your underwear to see it!!!

"Anybody know how that a$$hole grew his ear back" - Vincent van Gogh 

Woman Crush of the Week - Hannah Einbinder of "Hacks" fame who looks quite fetching in her underwear in "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" 

As you mature, you realize nothing is ever a loss. It's either redirection, protection, or a realization.

RIP - Hayden Panettiere your portrayals of Kirby Reed and Juliette Barnes will always be iconic to me

Does anyone share my love of jalapeno peppers on pretty much everything?

It's cinnamon, not fireball, that's all...

90 plus degree temperatures and over 50% humidity is why we can't have yoga outside anymore. First world problems.

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Hump Day & Chill

"Free Hugs From Satan" 

Hump Day & Chill!!!

Satan on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/daily_satan/   

"Heavy Healing"

Fans of Heavy Metal, Hardcore Punk and the like have been told since they were little, whether it be by their parents, teachers or religious leaders, that these genres are "not music," but noise. Each has been labeled as disorderly, violent, and detrimental to the physical and mental health of young people.

Be that as it may, many who have been affected by a wide variety of enervating conditions have come to rely on heavy artists to successfully assist them through the worst of times such as severe illness, weighty medical conditions, and mental health challenges.

Heavy Healing seeks to dispel rumors and shine a much-deserved bright light on the healing powers of aggressive music. You will hear directly and candidly from artists, fans, and industry types - remarkable individuals who have leaned on (or even become) "controversial" music-makers in order to inspire and be inspired through the grueling process of recovery from the likes of cancer, anxiety, and depression, strokes, heart attacks, cerebral palsy, blood diseases, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS, to name a few.

Appearing in Heavy Healing are Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage), Lou Koller (Sick of It All), Jaret Reddick (Bowling for Soup), Mike IX Williams (EyeHateGod), Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front), Eddie "Sutton" Pomponio (Leeway), Jesse Malin (Heart Attack, D-Generation), Jimi Hazel (24-7 Spyz), Michael Alago (A&R - Metallica, White Zombie), Michael "Kaves" McLeer (Lordz of Brooklyn), Jimmy G. Drescher (Murphy's Law), Brian "Mitts" Daniels (ex-Madball), Adam Blake (H2O), as well as one of HH's filmmakers, and the inspiration for this documentary, music business veteran Seth Abrams, among others.

Watch the trailer for Heavy Healing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xFSAaXIGlM

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