Thursday, June 15, 2023

Michael's Musings

Do You Like Girls Or Boys?
Michael Shinafelt

This chaos is killing me, do you want to be free? Let moondust cover you, you're released, it's time to muse...

Treat Williams, damn! While gave many an excellent performance my personal fave was his Law & Order: SVU portrayal of Jake Stanton RIP

Every classroom had a kid who ate paste. That's probably who you are arguing with on Social Media

Why is Padam, Padam Kylie Minogue's biggest US hit? It's alright, but she's had so many better songs

Happy Pride to those who identify as a Samsung super-capacity washer (multiple loads all at once)

FYI according to the Bible Lobsterfest is an abomination, the more you know...

Dear haters, I couldn't help but notice that "Awesome" starts with "Me" and "Ugly" starts with "U"

I thought Kelis' Milkshake was supposed to bring all the "boys" to the yard

Pat Robertson's passing has started phase 19 of the "Gay Agenda" 

Woman Crush of the Week - Joan Rivers, we could use her forked tongue more than ever in this insane world RIP

Visualize where you will eventually put it

The longer I live the more I am convinced this planet is used by other planets as a lunatic asylum

He left to go get gloves, think about it, but not too much

You F#cked around, now you'll find out

Any questions, any answers, alright wipe your nose then

I might have some answers here, note I stated MIGHT! -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Hump Day & Chill

  

Malcom McDowell
Now & Then

"Time for the old in-n-out" - Alex DeLarge, A Clockwork Orange

Oh yes Minions I thought we would give Hump Day & Chill it's literal due with some of the old "in-n-out" and I'm  not talking burgers either. 

While I can't really give you too many deets, what I can give you is Malcom McDowell dressed as his character from the Stanley Kubrick classic dressed as his character Alex DeLarge now and how he looked as Alex in the actual film.

Yeah, not quite as titillating, but...you get the picture,right??? 

I remember seeing A Clockwork Orange as a teenager and how riveted I was by it. Malcom McDowell is completely mesmerizing in it. It was an early masterpiece that had a huge impact on me (a lot of the 70s cinema did for that matter.)

According to a film buff friend of mine it plays an important part in my visual style and in my photo shoots as well. He claims I reference it that way a lot, something I never noticed until he pointed it out to me.

So there you have it get ready to Hump Day & Chill with some "old in-n-out" Hey, that's my plan...

A Clockwork Orange on Wikipedia -

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

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Vertigo

No matter what time of the year it is, what celebration we are having, it's always classic movie time!!!

Pride season is no exception. Thus I bring to you one of Alfred Hitchcock's masterpieces, notice I stated one as he had more than one masterpiece, Vertigo.

It's a thriller about something we can all relate to: obsession.

Here's where I leave you in the capable hands of my buddy Jay Jacobson and his classic movie blog.

Jay's astute writing and perception are all you need to introduce you or to get you reacquainted  with the Jimmy Stewart/Kim Novak starrer.

Obsess at the link below -

https://www.jaysclassicmovieblog.com/post/vertigo-1958

Monday, June 12, 2023

Yvie Oddly

Yvie Oddly, the incredible winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 and finalist on All Stars Season 7, is back and better than ever with a new record that's sure to set your pulse racing! Yvie's YO EP, available via Voss Music, is tailor-made for the oddballs, the outcasts, and the queerdos of the world who are looking for something unique and refreshing. Yvie Oddly has teamed up with some of the game's most talented producers, including Richie Beretta (Major Lazer, Cazwell) and Brad Kemp (Chore Boy, Glitter Moneyyy).  In addition, this EP also features a collaboration with the hot-rising producer/DJ/rapper, Wreckno on "Topsy Turvy". Get ready to celebrate PRIDE month in style with Yvie Oddly's latest record that's set to change the game within the Hip Hop/EDM scene. 

LISTEN TO YO HERE

"I’m excited about this project because it’s so trippy" states Yvie. "I tend to take shit too seriously, but I just had fun on this! I took these colorful soundscapes, wrote whatever my brain thought of, and just let it flow out of me. It’s as operatic and campy as it is witty and biting. This was such a fun casual flex to write and perform.  The same goes for all my collaborators. I worked with producers who didn’t shy away from bold sounds or surreal moods. And I even got to collab with two queer artists (Cakes Da Killa & Wreckno) who are known for breaking boundaries in the music industry. It’s overall unapologetic, proud, and fun at a time when we need it most."

You’ll also be able to catch Yvie live as she embarks on the RuPaul Drag Race Werq World Tour as well as her own Strange Love Tour. Strange Love features Yvie in her debut one-woman show chock full of outrageous comedy, insane musical numbers, and gratuitous nipple play.

CATCH YVIE LIVE:
June 9 & 10th: Gay Men's Chorus Divas: Icons and Justice Warriors – Denver, CO
June 17 - 19: Nubia Tour
June 20: Strange Love Tour – St. Louis, MO
June 21: Strange Love Tour – Chicago, IL
June 22: Tracks Denver with PEACHES
June 25: NYC PRIDE
June 28: Strange Love Tour – Philadelphia, PA
June 29: Strange Love Tour – Pittsburg, PA
June 30: Strange Love Tour – Los Angeles, CA
July 14: Yvie Oddly - 3 DOLLAR BILL NYC
July 19: Strange Love Tour – Atlanta, CA
July 20: Strange Love Tour – Nashville, TN
July 22: Strange Love Tour – San Francisco, CA
Aug 31: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Tokyo
Sept 3: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Manila
Sept 5: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Taipei
Sept 7: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Singapore
Sept 10: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Perth, Wa
Sept 13: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Adelaide, SA
Sept 15: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Melbourne, VIC
Sept 16: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Canberra, ACT
Sept 17: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Syndey, NSW
Sept 20: RPDR Werq The World Tour – Brisbane, QLD
Nov 1: Strange Love Tour – Washington, DC
Nov 3: Strange Love Tour – New York, NY
Nov 4: Strange Love Tour – Philadelphia, PA
Nov 5: Strange Love Tour – Boston, MA
Nov 8: Strange Love Tour – Pittsburgh, PA
Nov 10: Strange Love Tour – Columbus, OH
Nov 11: Strange Love Tour – Toronto, Canada
Nov 12: Strange Love Tour – Detroit, MI
Nov 15: Strange Love Tour – Phoenix, AZ
Nov 17: Strange Love Tour – Los Angeles, CA
Nov 18: Strange Love Tour – Vancouver, Canada
Nov 19: Strange Love Tour – Portland, OR
Nov 20: Strange Love Tour – Seattle, WA
Nov 29: Strange Love Tour – Kansas City, MO
Dec 1: Strange Love Tour – St. Louis, MO
Dec 2: Strange Love Tour – Indianapolis, IN
Dec 3: Strange Love Tour – Minneapolis, MN
Dec 6: Strange Love Tour – New Orleans, LA
Dec 7: Strange Love Tour – Houston, TX
Dec 9: Strange Love Tour – Oklahoma City, OK
Dec 10: Strange Love Tour – Dallas, TX
Dec 13: Strange Love Tour – Denver, CO
Dec 14: Strange Love Tour – Chicago, IL
Dec 15: Strange Love Tour – Richmond, VA
Dec 17: Strange Love Tour – Atlanta, GA 

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Once Upon A Sunday In Hollywood...

 

Viva Pride!!!

If you're headed to Hollywood today for the Pride Parade have a great time Minions!!! 

Margaret Cho can add one more honorific to her wildly long list of accomplishments, as she has been named this year’s Icon Grand Marshal of the LA Pride Parade. She is part of a trio of Grand Marshals that also includes the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Southern California as the Community Grand Marshal, and the late gay actor Leslie Jordan. who will be honored posthumously as the parade’s Legacy Grand Marshal.

“I’m thrilled and incredibly honored to be the Icon Grand Marshal,” said Cho. “We need this Pride more than ever. I have been attending Pride celebrations since 1978 and this time around the need to celebrate as well as unite is more urgent than it has ever been. Our love is greater than their hate.

Jana “Cricket” Jordan, Leslie’s sister, shared her joy over her brother being named Legacy Grand Marshal. “This honor further solidifies the positive impact he made in the world, but more importantly for the LGBTQ+ community. His spirit continues to bring love and light,” she shared.

Here's the 411 for today's Pride Parade -

https://lapride.org/event/2023-la-pride-parade-in-hollywood/

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Shirtless Saturday

Yum!

For no other reason than I feel like it, here is singer/songwriter/rapper Maluma shirtless.

All hail his sweaty abs, and then some!!!

You're Welcome...

Maluma on IG -

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

Friday, June 9, 2023

P.R.I.D.E.

Yesterday Pride was given the gift of becoming an acronym that's worthy of it's significance. Now there are two reasons to celebrate in June!!!

Pride Month on Wikipedia -

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