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Guess what day it is Minions? It's National Banana Split Day, Yay! While I am sure said day is referring to the ice cream concoction with bananas this is what I think of when I hear it, The Banana Splits!

For those of you who aren't familiar here is the 411:  Each show represented a meeting of the Banana Splits Club, and the wraparounds featured the adventures of the club members, a musical quartet meant to be reminiscent of the Monkees. The Splits' segments, including songs of the week and comedy skits, served as wraparounds for a number of individual segments.

Not to be confused with the 2019 horror movie based on these lovable goofs that made them homicidal. Although that was fun in it's own right, the original show that aired on Saturday mornings will always be the real deal for me.

So imbibe in an actual banana split today or watch The Banana Splits, the choice is yours to make. Choose wisely grasshopper.

National Banana Split Day on the WWW -

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-banana-split-day-august-25/ 

Michael's Musings

Did You Ever Wonder If The Person In The Window Is Real,
And You're Just A Reflection Of Him?
Michael Shinafelt

The photo taken above was spontaneous, on my walk home from lunch at one of my local haunts. It has a dream like quality to it, that got curiouser and curiouser as I viewed it and it made me think about perceptions of the world around us and how there is so much more than what meets the eye. 

I feel like I have gone down the Rabbit Hole on an journey that is sure to be amazing. Join me won't you??? Here we go...

Saw Asteroid City last night, it resonated internally, not sure I can explain it, but I thought it was lovely

Everyone has that one friend that turns every conversation into something dirty. I am that friend.

I found puppets living in my apartment walls, the more you know

Brian Sonia-Wallace is an excellent poet. He performed at Planet Queer this past Tuesday, completely amazing!!!

What's the comparative superlative form of tw@t?

Binged both seasons of Yellowjackets - season one was good, not sure what happened with season two, help me understand!

Those who eat the Devil's corn, will choke on his cob - can I get an Amen???

Of course your opinion matters...Just not to me.

Woman Crush of the Week - Scarlett Johansson for her beautiful portrayal of Midge Campbell in Asteroid City

Jessie J's Masterpiece is one of the best Pop songs ever, that's all

Gossip Girl Quote: I haven't been this bored since I believed in Jesus 🤣🤣🤣

MAGA = My Ass Got Arrested 

Prince's Darling Nikki is playing on a loop in my head currently

I have no agenda today other than to live in the moment and go with the flow

Flow moment to moment with me here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt    

Hump Day & Chill

Having A Kiki
Jason, Ghostface & Freddy

This photo of three icons of horror is awesome, whoever created it deserves a four screams and a machete.

I titled this photo, how could I not? Thus today we are going to Hump Day & Chill to what I call: Scream It's Friday On Elm Street. 

Now the beauty of this weeks Hump Day & Chill is I'm sure we can all come up with a clever title for a photo that features Jason, Freddy & Ghostface.

"Yes" it's an interactive HD&C for all you horror fans out there, like myself.

So get to it you ghouls and send me those clever titles that I know you can all think of, right here, right now...

1,2 Freddy's coming for you and he's bringing Jason and Ghostface along for extra Hump Day & Chill terror!!!

Horror Film on Wikipedia -

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

Spotless

I Got No Spots

Behold the rarest of the rare, a Spotless Giraffe born at a Tennessee Zoo. It is believed to currently be the only anywhere on the planet.

The last time one was recorded as being born was in 1972 in Tokyo.  

Well Brights Zoo is currently looking to give their new bundle of joy a name. They are holding a contest on their Facebook page. If you would like to "give her a name" I have included the link at the end of this post to do so.

You all might be wondering why I posted about a giraffe. Because it's rare and my Mom who passed away not too long ago loved giraffes and would have enjoyed seeing this photo. 

I remember when we went to the Los Angeles Zoo when she visited once and we watched the giraffes for many minutes she was captivated by them.

Wanna "give her a name?" Hit the link below -

https://www.facebook.com/BrightsZoo/   

Monday Motivation

It's the first day of the work week again, time for some Monday Motivation Minions (say that three times fast.)

This particular quote straight outta Blake Lively is something I've been putting into action for a while now. If for some reason my day starts to go off the rails I stop, take a deep breath and say a variation of what she says, but essentially the same thing.

Guess What?!?! It works, you can change your mindset with a simple choice. "Yes" it really is that easy. 

Thus the collective mission of all of you is to make Monday August 21, 2023 one of the many best days of your life.

Bend it like Blake and Me!

Blake on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/blakelively/

Carlito's Way

Academy Award winner Al Pacino reunites with his Scarface director Brian De Palma for this tough-minded thriller about a gangster looking for salvation down the mean streets of 1970s New York City. Gangster Carlito Brigante (Pacino) gets released early from prison thanks to the work of his lawyer, Kleinfeld (Sean Penn, Milk). Vowing to go straight, Carlito nonetheless finds dangers waiting for him in the outside world. As Carlito works toward redemption, Kleinfeld sinks into cocaine-fueled corruption. When Kleinfeld crosses the mob, Carlito gets caught in the crossfire and has to face a hard choice: remain loyal to the friend who freed him or protect a new life with the woman he loves (Penelope Ann Miller, The Relic). With enemies closing in from all sides, Carlito must find his way before it's too late. Also starring John Leguizamo (Land of the Dead), Luis Guzmán (Magnolia), and Viggo Mortensen (The Lord of the Rings), Carlito's Way has come to be regarded as among De Palma's most accomplished films. A hard-hitting gangster noir laced with romance and melancholy, powerful performances and nail-biting suspense.

Media

 Watch trailer »

Bonus Materials

• 4K DUAL FORMAT LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS
• Limited edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Obviously Creative
• Double-sided fold-out poster featuring newly-commissioned artwork by Tom Ralston and Obviously Creative
• Seven double-sided, postcard-sized lobby card reproductions
• Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by Barry Forshaw and original production notes
• DISC ONE: FEATURE (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
• 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (2160p) presentation in High Dynamic Range
• Original stereo, 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-X audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new audio commentary by Matt Zoller Seitz, author of The Wes Anderson Collection and The Soprano Sessions
• Brand new audio commentary by Dr. Douglas Keesey, author of Brian De Palma’s Split-Screen: A Life in Film
• DISC TWO: FEATURE AND EXTRAS (BLU-RAY)
• High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) presentation
• Original stereo and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new audio commentary by Matt Zoller Seitz
• Brand new audio commentary by Dr Douglas Keesey
• Carlito and the Judge, a brand new interview with Judge Edwin Torres, author of the novels Carlito’s Way and After Hours on which the screenplay for Carlito’s Way is based
• Cutting Carlito’s Way, a brand new interview with editors Bill Pankow and Kristina Boden
• De Palma’s Way, a brand new appreciation by film critic David Edelstein
• All the Stitches in the World: The Locations of Carlito’s Way, a brand new look at the New York locations of Carlito’s Way and how they look today
• De Palma on Carlito’s Way, an archival interview with director Brian De Palma
• The Making of Carlito’s Way, an archival documentary on the making of the film, produced for the original DVD release
• Deleted Scenes
• Original promotional featurette
• Theatrical teaser and trailer
• Image gallery

Order Here -

https://mvdb2b.com/b2b/s/AV529

"Afraid To Love"

David Archuleta 
Photo:
Shaun Vadella 

David Archuleta continues his recent onslaught of new music with the official release of the brand new music video HERE for his latest single, “Afraid To Love” HERE

“This song is about celebrating and getting people to dance. I wanted something that you could hear at a dance club or to get you jamming late at night in your house.  I’ve been learning to accept myself as I am and to not be afraid anymore of what people think of me. Letting go of any hate and declaring to everyone I’m not going to fear what people think of me for loving whoever I love.”

And, working with director Brad Hammer on the video concept was truly a new experience for me and so fun  incorporating super vibrant colors and dance elements into my video, something that I have shied away from in the past.”   states David.

 

David recently spoke about what’s on the horizon musically with Entertainment Weekly – “Up” it’s kind of like the prelude. It’s meant to tie where I’m coming from, my past, my history — but it’s also coming from a place where I was at the bottom of that, at the end of that path. I’ve lived out the end of this, and I don’t know where else to go. This is continuing down a very dark place, and I need to get out of it now. So, this is me saying, I’m accepting myself as I am, as a queer person, and letting myself be seen, every aspect of myself. And I’m just letting all of me be seen now. And not being so afraid of hiding myself and being afraid of what people will say if people find out. I’m just like, you know what, now they know! And now it’s just moving up, and I’m gonna have fun. There’s no need to hide anything anymore — just have a good time.  There are some really fun songs that are gonna get people dancing as well, that I’m really excited about. And there are still some classic ballads. I feel like these songs are more about love, something that I always shied away from before because it was something I didn’t relate to. I don’t think I ever really experienced love the way everyone talks about in songs and novels and all that. I’m talking about what it’s like for me to experience it for the first time really and fully. I’m excited to share that, in fun ways, dance ways, and also in ballad-y ways. I’m excited to share this new chapter and these new songs with everyone leading to a full album release later this year.   

Check out the evolution of David thru his songs and videos:

 

Faith In Me: HERE

Movin’: HERE

OK, All Right: HERE

Up All Night:HERE

 

Follow David Here:

https://www.facebook.com/davidarchuleta/

twitter.com/DavidArchie 

instagram.com/DavidArchie

https://www.tiktok.com/@davidarchie?lang=en

https://www.youtube.com/user/theofficialarchuleta

www.davidarchuleta.com