Saturday, October 23, 2021

Red 4 Filth!

Alaska
Photo:
Magnus Hastings

Star of stage, screen, podcast airwaves and beyond, scalding hot drag superstar Alaska Thunderfuck is about to get even “RED” hotter as she releases the second track from her forthcoming full length album, Red 4 Filth via PEG Records/Warner Music Group/ADA.  “beautiful (Night 4 a) breakdown”HERE written by Chester Krupa, Ferras, jesse saint john, Jordan Palmer, Justin Honard aka Alaska, Nick Laughlin, Stolar and produced by @ivanAndPeter, Stolar & Chester Krupa is filled with all the essential emotional ingredients as Alaska explains, “I live with hysteria, tantrums, and breakdowns on pretty much a daily basis.  So this is a beautiful dance anthem that is celebrating the liberating power that you can find by being comfortable and familiar with your inner demons, rather than trying to run from them or hide them.” Watch the official video HERE.    

 

Red,”the first track HERE released from Red 4 Filth hailed by Billboard magazine HERE - Alongside being one of RuPaul's Drag Race's biggest stars, Alaska Thunderfuck knows how to put together a banger. Nowhere is that more clear than on "Red," the drag star's stunning new single. The song, which comes off of the star's upcoming album Red 4 Filth, is a thumping electro-pop banger through and through, with Alaska offering some stellar vocals (as well as her signature talk-singing in the song's second verse) to bring home this early-2000s-style bop.  

 

”Red” was written by Justin Honard aka Alaska, Jay Stolar (Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato), JBach (Chri$tian Gate$), Andrea Rosario (Aloe Blacc), Chester Krupa, Skyler Cocco & Jordan Palmer and produced by Stolar, Jordan Palmer, Krupa & Skyler Cocco. Watch the official video HERE

 

“Red is the color of blood, and the heart, and the color of love. This song and this album are dedicated to the time when I first fell in love with music — around the turning of the century. We’re drawing upon the sounds and textures of the 90s and early 2000s, with pop songs that are about love and friendship. I love the music and I can’t wait to share it with you all.” says Alaska

 

Listen To Alaska's Spotify Playlist of Songs That Inspired The New Album HERE

 


The “Red 4 Filth” North American tour HERE is Alaska’s first-ever headlining tour and will feature her performing her entire new album along with other fan favorites with a barrage of sickening high fashion backup dancers (2000’s pop-star style) as well as feature her signature brand of comedy for a must-see show. Tickets are on sale HERE  with prices ranging from $20.00 for early GA & $25.00 for GA ADV to $95.00 for VIP/M&G and $249 for the Ultimate VIP experience.

 

The tour which Alaska discusses with Access Hollywood HERE will kick off January 19, 2022, in Orlando, FL, with over 30 additional dates throughout the country & Canada, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Toronto, and more. A full list of tour dates and venues listed below.

 

”Call her a performer on the edge—not just in terms of style, but on the brink of ascending to a higher career echelon." – Queerty

 

In addition to Alaska being one of the most powerful and iconic Drag queens in the galaxy – her captivating story begins as a small-town kid raiding her grandma’s closet. My Name's Yours, What's Alaska?: A Memoir (Chronicle Books / $24.95 / November 9, 2021) is her intimate, alluring tell-all book releasing November 9. Pre-order HERE

 

Told with signature wit and charm, My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? is an unfiltered look at Alaska’s life and meteoric rise to fame. From childhood struggles to life lessons learned, the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Star shares the challenges, life-changing discoveries, and victories that paved her path to superstardom. Today, she’s a hit recording artist; global, in-demand performer; and heads a podcast network.

 

Of writing the book she says, "People have often asked me, ‘Alaska- if you were to ever write a book, what would it be about?’ The answer is simple- It would be about me, of course. In this book I plan to tell the T, the whole T, and nothing but the T— so help me Goddess. In telling my life story, from my birth until now, I hope to invite you into my world, to set the record straight, and to inspire the children of the world. Because if a poor skinny queer boy from Erie, Pennsylvania can grow up to be an extra-terrestrial starlet of stage and screen, then truly anus-thing is possible."

 

In addition to being an entertaining memoir, My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? is an honest, emotionally resonant, funny, and unapologetic celebration of queerness, self-expression, and authenticity. Featuring exclusive photographs and illustrations, My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? is a fun, fresh, and wild ride right up to the finish line.

Tour Dates

 

JAN 19 - ORLANDO, FL - SOUNDBAR

JAN 20 - TAMPA, FL - CROWBAR

JAN 21 - ATLANTA, GA - HELL AT MASQUERADE

JAN 22 - WASHINGTON, DC - HOWARD THEATRE

JAN 23 - CHARLOTTE, NC - NEIGHBORHOOD THEATRE

JAN 26 - RICHMOND, VA - CANAL CLUB

JAN 27 - PHILADELPHIA, PA - FOUNDRY AT FILLMORE

JAN 28 - NEW YORK, NY - SONY HALL

JAN 29 - BOSTON, MA - BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL

JAN 30 - HAMDEN, CT - SPACE BALLROOM

FEB 3 - TORONTO, ON - LEE’S PALACE

FEB 4 - DETROIT, MI - MAGIC STICK

FEB 5 - CHICAGO, IL - LINCOLN HALL

FEB 6 - INDIANAPOLIS, IN - IRVING THEATRE

FEB 9 - DES MOINES, IA - WOOLY’S

FEB 10 - MILWAUKEE, WI - MIRAMAR THEATRE

FEB 11 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN - STUDIOB

FEB 12 - KANSAS CITY, MO - RECORDBAR

FEB 13 - ST. LOUIS, MO - RED FLAG

FEB 17 - TULSA, OK - VANGUARD

FEB 18 - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - TOWER THEATRE

FEB 19 - AUSTIN, TX - 3TEN AT ACL LIVE (EARLY)

FEB 19 - AUSTIN, TX - 3TEN AT ACL LIVE (LATE)

FEB 20 - DALLAS, TX - TREES

FEB 24 - PHOENIX, AZ - CRESCENT BALLROOM

FEB 25 - SAN DIEGO, CA - HOUSE OF BLUES

FEB 26 - LOS ANGELES, CA - THE BELASCO THEATRE

MAR 3 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - THE INDEPENDENT

MAR 4 - PORTLAND, OR - HAWTHORNE THEATRE

MAR 5 - SEATTLE, WA - NEUMOS

MAR 6 - VANCOUVER, BC - HOLLYWOOD THEATRE

MAR 11 - SALT LAKE CITY, UT - SOUNDWELL

MAR 12 - BOULDER, CO - FOX THEATRE

MAR 13 - DENVER, CO - THE BLUEBIRD

 

 

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Friday, October 22, 2021

Film Buff Friday: Maniac Cop 2


"MANIAC COP 2 Is A Thinking Man's Exploitation Film, Improving On The 1988 Original!"

     —Variety

 MANIAC COP 2

You Have The Right To Remain Silent… FOREVER!

The “Maniac Cop” is back from the dead and stalking the streets of New York once more. Officer Matt Cordell was once a hero, but after being framed by corrupt superiors and brutally assaulted in prison, he sets out on a macabre mission of vengeance, teaming up with a vicious serial killer to track down those that wronged him and make them pay… with their lives!

Robert Davi (DIE HARD), Claudia Christian (THE HIDDEN), Michael Lerner (BARTON FINK), Laurene Landon (HUNDRA), Leo Rossi (HALLOWEEN II), Robert Z’Dar (TANGO & CASH), Charles Napier (THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS), and Bruce Campbell (THE EVIL DEAD) star in this chilling, action-packed sequel written by Larry Cohen (IT’S ALIVE) and directed by William Lustig (MANIAC). Now Blue Underground’s stunning restoration of MANIAC COP 2, scanned in 4K from the original camera negative and supervised by Director of Photography James Lemmo (VIGILANTE), is presented with Dolby Vision HDR and a new Dolby Atmos audio mix for this definitive presentation!

Bonus Features:

Disc 1 (4K UHD Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
  • Audio Commentary with Director William Lustig and Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • Isolated Music Track

Disc 2 (Blu-ray) Feature Film + Extras:
  • Audio Commentary with Director William Lustig and Filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn
  • Back On The Beat - The Making Of MANIAC COP 2
  • Cinefamily Q&A with Director William Lustig
  • Deleted Scene
  • Theatrical Trailers
  • Poster & Still Gallery
  • Isolated Music Track


Thursday, October 21, 2021

Michael's Musings

"We Are To Be Powerful, Beautiful And Without Regret"
Michael Shinafelt

Hello Minions, I am currently three episodes away from finishing Midnight Mass on Netflix. Thus you get vampire Michael landing this week. 

"Yes" vampires and witches are a particular fixation of mine and thus I LOVE this time of year! Here's a fun fact about me, I wanted to be a vampire when I was a pre-teen, the more you know...

I'm loving the Chucky series on SyFy/USA 💓

Only 10 More days until Halloween...!!!

I'm a lynx in the wild, yeah that's the ticket

See Darlin', you are already in my veins

I'm trying to be more positive: "Yesferatu!"

FYI Conservative Christians, spending eternal life with you people is not the selling point you think it is

"Never Stop Dreaming" - Freddy Krueger

In case you didn't know it's Reptile Awareness Day...Yay!

Woman Crush of the Week - Since I'm in a vampire sort of mood, Catherine Deneuve in The Hunger 

Reminder only laugh at things you find funny

Speak things into existence, it's fun, not to mention mysterious 

No, I won't take your stack of hoarded Burger King coupons

Repeat after me: Resident F#ckwheel 

Gotta move on, it's time to feed

Find out what I'm feeding on here:

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Hump Day & Chill

Continuing with the season today's Hump Day & Chill is one Matt Bomer as Donovan from American Horror Story: Hotel featuring Lady Gaga as The Countess. 

There's something about Matt, perhaps it's his chiseled jaw line, his dreamy eyes or maybe it is his supple booty (which I can not show on here, but you can Google.)

Whatever the case Matt was perfection as The Countesses sexually fluid Boy Toy in AHS: Hotel. Not to mention the copious amount of skin he flashes throughout.

The Main Event
Lady Gaga & Matt Bomer

Now that I've whet your appetite and since it's the time of year we watch things that go bump in the night. You may want to check into the "Hotel" with Matt for a Hump Day & Chill.

Hey naughty boys need love too!!!

Matt on IG -

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

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Cheers!

To All Of Us
Hailee Steinfeld

It's Tuesday October 19th 2021 and if you have made it to this point in the History of the world then you deserve a toast.

As 2021 is drawing to a close let's try to focus on what we have, rather than what we don't have. Treat each new day like an adventure and try (this one's tough for me) not to be cynical.

It's the little things in life that are actually the big ones. Trust me on this.

So join Me & Hailee Steinfeld in a cocktail won't you and toast to all of us! 

Cheers!

Hailee on IG -

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

Monday, October 18, 2021

Monday Mood

Got Sow?
The Exorcist

After a lovely weekend, heading into the new week feels like my head is spinning. "Yes" my Monday Mood is definitely on point with the season. Hey, it's a mere thirteen days until Halloween and I've got so many things to attend to, naturally.

I've got this and so do you. 

So what are you waiting for Minions? Time to bend it like Regan in The Exorcist and get those heads spinning!

Mic Drop!

The Exorcist on Wikipedia -

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

Sunday, October 17, 2021

"Evil Dies Tonight"

"Halloween Kills"

 "He breathes, he kills" - Laurie Strode, Halloween Kills

This is my favorite teaser for Halloween Kills, and it is an accurate description of the film. "Yes" Minions there is a lot of killing in this installment of the Halloween franchise, I mean a lot! TBH I did laugh a handful of times at a couple of the kills, you know how sometimes when you watch a horror film the way someone is offed can actually be so over the top that...yep!

While I am not going to review it I promised yesterday that I would tell you what I thought so here goes. I enjoyed it, I didn't love it, but it was still fun and I got what I came for a good old fashioned slasher flick.

Also it paid homage to the original Halloween II with Jamie Lee Curtis, much like 2018's Halloween paid homage to the original.

Halloween II as you may recall had Jamie Lee's Laurie Strode sidelined in the hospital on the same night as her battle with Michael Myers. Likewise in Halloween Kills. Also Halloween II was basically a slasher flick with a body count, Halloween Kills follows suit.

Last but not least there was an angry mob outside of the Myers house in Halloween II, that idea takes center stage in Halloween Kills.

So there is my take on Halloween Kills Minions. Only 14 more days until, well you know!!!

Halloween Kills on the WWW -

https://www.halloweenmovie.com/