Michael's Musings

Boys Behaving Badly
Chris Rene & Me

Oh those Facebook Memories, they hold you accountable, no? Well this popped up today in mine. Remember Bad Boy Chris Rene from the X Factor? "Yes" this is he and Yours Truly backstage at The Roxy in Los Angeles prior to him taking the stage.

Looks like we are up to no good, perhaps we were, wouldn't you like to know. Guess what? "No Comment."

Does anyone else think that the song Come Together by The Beatles might be a bukkake thang?

Anthropology and Speech, leaving this here

One never drinks alone when you have a bartender 

Look back at it, in other words, vogue

I am Team Johnny, after what I've Heard (pun intended)

Production has begun on Season 2 of Chucky...can't wait!!!

If you have nothing to be guilty of, why you so scared to testify?!

Doing the dishes aka getting my shirt wet

Woman Crush of the Week - It's a tie Uma Thurman & Lucy Liu in Kill Bill, love the movie and love the scene when the two ladies have it out with each other!

For those who are observant I hope your 420 celebration served you well

Stop slagging my chicken recipe. Don't kick it to the ground if you haven't tried it

Mickey v Florida, I placed my bet on the mouse

Step away from the Smart Phone and live the moment

There is this fantasy I have about a perfect...

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Hump Day & Chill

Double Lisa
Lisa Bonet

Let us Hump Day & Chill to The Curious Case Of Lisa Bonet...like Benjamin Button she has a unique way of aging. The older she gets the more beautiful she becomes.

I'm sure you all remember Lisa from The Cosby Show and the notorious Angel Heart. Not to mention her high profile role as Zoe Kravitz's Mom, of course you do!

One need only to look at the side by side photos of Lisa in her younger days and Lisa now to see this is 100% Truth!!!

Honestly Ms. Bonet has always been a looker, but she keeps getting amazingly more so as time marches on. 

So there you have it, off you go to Hump Day & Chill with the natural wonder that is Lisa Bonet.

Run along now Minions, run along...

Lisa on Wikipedia -

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

Dark Night Of The Scarecrow 2

The wait...is over!

The Scarecrow is back with a vengeance.

On October 24, 1981, television audiences were terrified when they tuned into CBS to catch the premiere of Dark Night of the Scarecrow. This little made-for-TV feature developed into a cult icon and sparked an entire scarecrow-centric subgenre of horror films. More than four decades later, the scarecrow returns in an all-new frightening film, Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2.

Single mother Chris (Amber Wedding) and her son Jeremy (Aiden Shurr) moved to a small country town in Stubblefield County. While Chris begins work at the local country store, Jeremy starts to bond with the older lady (Carol Dines) that watches him after school. On her way home from work one day, Chris happens upon an old, weather-beaten scarecrow. Chris places a flower in its lapel and whispers in its ear. Little does she know that this seemingly harmless gesture awakens an evil from the past.

Written and directed by J.D. Feigelson, the writer of the original film, Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2 will be released exclusively on DVD and Blu-ray on May 10, 2022, from VCI Entertainment.

Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2

2021 | 85 min | Horror | USA

Directed by J.D. Feilgelson

Dark Night of the Scarecrow 2 Official Trailer

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Party In Purple!

Purple People Eater
Angus Cloud 

"It was a one-eyed, one-horned, flyin' purple people eater"

As you may or may not know the Coachella Music Festival is happening in Indio, CA. and Euphoria actor Angus Cloud hit the Neon Carnival in purple, naturally.

Angus portrays drug dealer Fezco on the HBO series.

Honestly for some reason I thought Coachella had been postponed until 2023, but obviously I thought wrong!

From the looks of the to do everyone is having a blast, so perhaps next year...

Happy Monday & party in purple Minions!!!

Coachella on the WWW -

https://www.coachella.com/

It's Easter!

Happy Easter from Elvira and Yours Truly...now go lay an egg!!! 

Elvira on IG -

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

ALONE is "Fine"

Breakthrough Queer Artist ALONE Releases “Fine”A Song That Re-examines What Makes a Sexy Man Today 

“Fine”, the brand-new single from breakthrough Queer artist ALONE is out to expand the prevalent notions of sexuality, masculinity, and what it means to be a sexy man today. “There are many expressions of masculinity and they all can be hot,” the artist insists. Produced by ALONE and recorded in NYC with a full live band, the celebratory track, with its dark, sultry vibe, pays homage to 80s Rock strip songs but from an unapologetically Queer perspective. “’Fine’ is meant to get listeners in the mood for lovin’,'' ALONE reveals, “and my hope is that it liberates people to be vocal and proud about who they are and what turns them on.” ALONE’s “Fine” is available now on Apple Music, Spotify and all digital platforms.

"Fine" is ALONE's second release following his debut single "Everything" which has garnered over 50K views on YouTube. "Fine" departs from the bright, classic RnB style of "Everything" and introduces listeners to ALONE's darker side with a Rock-inspired production. "It's the kind of song that makes you wanna take off your clothes and give someone a lap dance," ALONE explains.  His powerful Blues-Rock vocals ride a dirty rhythm set by distorted guitars and a throbbing low-down bassline as the lyrics narrate a story of Queer passion. "I feel like today's culture looks at Rock music, including its Pop incarnations, as a 'straight' genre and I beg to differ," ALONE continues from his NYC home. "The Queer legacy of Rock 'n Roll dates back to its inception with artists like Big Mama Thornton and Little Richard, and has always been present through artists such as David Bowie, The Velvet Underground, and Freddie Mercury — it's time we reclaim it.”

ALONE, born “Alon,” was raised in Israel, in a small coastal town called Herzliya. His father died in military action when he was three and a half years old. He grew up in a household of women, with only his mom and sister. His musical influences were Prince, Grace Jones, George Michael and Sylvester.    “Growing up as a Queer kid who never fully fit in anywhere, seeing a Queer artist like Sylvester was a beacon of hope,” ALONE reflects. “It made me feel like I wasn't alone, like there was a future for me and that there were others out there like me.” 

Upon moving to New York City, Alon changed his name to ALONE to reclaim the word; empowering its meaning from something sad and scary to independent and in control. “Being alone is one thing everyone experiences from time to time. There is beauty and strength-building in it. The binary concept that being alone is bad and being together is good is false. Both are equally important to our growth and well-being.”

ALONE’s “Fine” is available today on Apple Music, Spotify and all digital platforms. Visit his website and follow ALONE on Instagram @ TogethALONE.  

Film Buff Friday: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Kenneth Branagh leads an all-star cast including Robert De Niro, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Hulce, Ian Holm, John Cleese and Aidan Quinn in his definitive cinematic version of Mary Shelley's classic tale of gothic terror. At the turn of the 19th century, visionary scientist Victor Frankenstein (Kenneth Branagh) embarks on an obsessive quest to conquer the mysteries of human mortality. But his hubristic bid to create life out of death goes hideously wrong, and succeeds only in begetting a deformed monster (Robert De Niro). Horrified by what he has wrought, the scientist attempts to destroy his creation, but fails. Rejected by his creator and shunned by the world of man, the tormented creature swears vengeance against Frankenstein and his family. As the monster begins to enact his murderous revenge, Victor must face a terrible reckoning with the tragic consequences of attempting to play God. Mary Shelley's seminal novel is one of the most adapted books of all time, and this retelling faithfully goes back to the original source, lushly transforming the story's twin themes of love and death into a darkly operatic gothic romance. Unlike many versions of Shelley's novel, Branagh's adaptation understands that Frankenstein's misbegotten creation is as pitiable as he is monstrous, and never loses sight of the human tragedy lying at the core of its horrific tale. Filled with sweeping, atmospheric visuals and powerfully emotional performances from an award-winning ensemble of acting talent, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein stands as a landmark interpretation of this enduring masterpiece.

Media

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Bonus Materials

• New 4K restoration from the original camera negatives by Sony Pictures Entertainment
• 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible)
• Original uncompressed stereo audio and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new audio commentary by film historians Michael Brooke and Johnny Mains
• Brand new interview with composer Patrick Doyle
• Brand new interview with costumer designer James Acheson
• Brand new interview with make-up designer Daniel Parker
• Mary Shelley and The Creation of a Monster, a brand new documentary featurette on the origins and evolution of the Frankenstein story, featuring Gothic specialists David Pirie, Jonathan Rigby and Stephen Volk
• Dissecting Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, a brand new featurette with David Pirie, Jonathan Rigby and Stephen Volk on the differences between the novel and Kenneth Branagh’s screen adaptation
• Frankenstein: A Liberal Adaptation from Mrs. Shelley’s Famous Story for Edison Production (1910): The first screen adaptation of Shelley’s story in a 2K restoration by the Library of Congress, with music by Donald Sosin
• Original trailers
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laz Marquez
• FIRST PRESSING ONLY: Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing by Jon Towlson and Amy C. Chambers

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