Walking in LA ...

Photo:
Michael Shinafelt

While walking in LA one never knows what one might come across. Like this Snowman trio that I assume is a family. Looks like Frosty finally settled down...

"Frosty the snowman was a jolly happy soul

With corn cob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal

Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale they say
He was made of snow
But the children know how he came to life one day

There must have been some magic in
That old silk cap they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around" - Frosty The Snowman 

Frosty on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064349/  

Christmas "Angel"

Just Call Him "Angel"

This one is for all you Buffy The Vampire Slayer fans, like me. You know it's tradition to use an Angel as a Christmas Tree topper, correct?

Well I am curious as to how many Buffy fans top their tree off with "Angel" as illustrated here.

Hey, it's the way I top off my tree, please tell me I'm not alone in this. I can't imagine I am.

Remember Christmas comes but once a year, but being a slayer lasts every day all year, every year. 

Now if you'll excuse me time to dust off my "Angel" and put him on my tree. 

“If We Could Live Without Passion, Maybe We’d Truly Know Some Kind Of Peace. But We Would Be Hollow. Empty Rooms, Shuttered, And Dank. Without Passion, We’d Truly Be Dead.” - Angel, Buffy The Vampire Slayer 

Angel on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_(Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer)  

"The Christmas Song"

Santa's On His Way...
Mike Clifford

OK, it's time for something traditional this Christmas. "Yes" it's that time of the year I post that old classic "The Christmas Song" covered by former Teen Idol Mike Clifford of "Close To Cathy" fame.

Mike has been one busy guy this past year with his covers of The Carpenters "Close To You" and "Wives and Lovers" by Jack Jones. You can find the videos on YouTube. Not to mention enjoying his life.

He wishes all of you a truly wonderful Holiday Season and peace heading in to the New Year.

So what are you waiting for?! Hit the video for "The Christmas Song" after the jump...

Only 18 days until Christmas!

Mike on the WWW -

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

https://www.reverbnation.com/mikeclifford6/songs

https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeclifford810  

People Who Don't Read "People"

Whilst I never read People Magazine I do follow them on Instagram as it is part of my job to keep up with current events.

People Magazine covers a variety of things and raises awareness for lesser heard stories of, well, people. They aren't just a celebrity centric publication.

Thus when this byline came up in my Instagram feed they lost some of my respect for publishing this "utter nonsense" the other day.

Honestly all this does is lower their standards to that of the current administration. I would expect a lesser publication to have posted this, but People???

As you can see by the screenshot above I voiced my opinion. It has garnered 104 likes so far, obviously I am not alone in my take on it.

One astute comment said "they publish anything with Taylor Swifts name in it" 

While I am sure this is the case...Dear People how low can you go?

Me on IG -

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

Evil Dead Rise

On January 13, the supernatural horror Evil Dead Rise is unleashed on 4K UHD. Director Lee Cronin was handpicked by Sam Raimi to continue the Evil Dead franchise with the same blend of horror and humor fans enjoy. The Limited Edition release features hours of special features and newly commissioned extras. 

After discovering she’s pregnant, Beth (Lily Sullivan, Forgive Us All) visits her estranged sister Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland, Vikings) for support. Ellie is already struggling, as her husband recently walked out, leaving her to raise their three kids on her own. Things get even more chaotic when a massive earthquake rocks the apartment building. In the aftermath, Ellie’s son Danny (Morgan Davies, One Piece) finds a hole in the underground parking garage that leads to an abandoned bank vault. Inside, he discovers religious relics, vinyl records, and a strange book he hopes might be worth something. Instead of being a valuable relic, the book turns out to be the cursed and infamous Necronomicon. As the building’s residents become possessed, the family must find a way to survive.

Special features include a 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible); the original DTS-HD MA 5.1 and Dolby Atmos audio options; an English audio descriptive track; optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing; an audio commentary with director Lee Cronin and actors Alyssa Sullivan and Lily Sullivan; brand new interviews with actors Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Gabrielle Echols, Anna-Maree Thomas and others; archival interview with director Lee Cronin and others; Raising a New Evil Dead featurette; a short film directed by Lee Cronin; behind-the-scenes video clips and still gallery; concept artwork gallery; storyboard gallery; trailer; TV spots; double-sided fold-out poster; and a collectors’ booklet.

Watch the trailer for Evil Dead Rise here: https://youtu.be/eXZJduuVpbY?

si=L2PHT0q8E8B7EQNP

Order Here: https://customers.mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/AV762  

Michael's Musings

I Can Go For Miles If You Know What I Mean
Michael Shinafelt

"I'm comin' up so you better get this party started

(I'm comin' up, you better)
I'm comin' up so you better get this party started

Get this party started

Makin' my connection as I enter the room
Everybody's chillin' as I set up the groove
Pumpin' up the volume with this brand new beat
Everybody's dancin' and their dancin' for me"  - Get The Party Started, Pink

"Yes" the party has started Minions! I am turning 60 on December 18th, thus I will be celebrating this milestone all month! Cheers!

Take your life and make it the best story in the world. Don't waste that sh!t. Words to live by.

FYI I manifested, but I also did the f#cking work, the more you know

Sorry I missed church I was busy practicing witchcraft, think about it, but not too much

That time you tried to pronounce the name of your medication, but accidentally summoned Satan...

I'm so festive, I bought a poinsettia for my end table at home, and aren't you happy???

When you think your Door Dash has arrived but it's a Jehovah's Witness, discuss

If they want to paint you as the villain, then strike a pose

Woman Crush of the Week - Sabrina Carpenter for speaking out about the White House using her song Juno, to promote ICE in a video, love her!

The bitches are back! Season 15 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is tonight!!!

BTW Santa Claus just can't deal with your crap right now, so stand back

I'm "doing lunch" today at El Coyote as part of my month long Birthday celebration, that's all

Can someone gift me Alexander Skarsgard with a strategically placed bow on his person for my Birthday?

Got a secret? I can keep it, tell me here -

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

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

https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelshinafelt    

Hump Day & Chill

It's Christmas time in the city, the city of Los Angeles to be exact. Guess what this means?! "Yes" over the top Christmas decor and the elaborate promotion of Holiday Movies.

Hey, presents are the only thing they want you to spend coin on during the season. Thus let us Hump Day & Chill to Hollywood, hurray for Hollywood!

For me I love walking down the street and seeing a side of a building done up to promote a movie. It's part of the magic of living in the heart of it all. Trust me there is about one on every corner.

While running errands in Hollywood the other day I was walking down the street and there it was complete with Uber Lime Bikes as accessories a side of a building promoting the latest Knives Out Mystery "Wake Up Dead Man"

In the immortal words of Pee Wee Herman I took a picture so it would last longer.

Good thing I did, Hump Day & Chill Minions!

Wake Up Dead Man on Rotten Tomatoes -

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