Michael's Musings

No Dark Sarcasm
Michael Shinafelt

 All in all, it's just another brick in the wall...I'm feeling my provocative side of late, thus I am retalitating against being just another "brick" today (and every day for that matter) that's it, that's all.

So, what's on your agenda today? All hail dark sarcasm! Time to get it Minions!!!

I'm not just going to Hell...I'm going to Hell on a full scholarship, so there!

Sometimes we ought to go mad, so we can heal buried wounds

Overthinkers at 3am: Where the Hell is my Birth Certificate?!?!

Dear music, thank you for always clearing my head, healing my heart, and lifting my spirits. 

So how about that anti-climatic season finale of RHOBH last night???

BTW Spread cheeks, not hate

Enjoy the meaty peaness, think about it, but not too much

This week's earworm? Padam, Padam by Kylie Minogue 

Woman Crush of the Week - Phoebe Cates  in Fast Times At Ridgemont High, if you know, you know.

Happy belated 21st Birthday to Olivia Rodrigo

Mark Ruffalo, that's all anyone needs 

You can go deeper than that Archie, the more you know...

Slowly realizing that this is going to be a very long year...sigh

I'm off into the world to provoke, have a great day!

Find out what dark sarcasm I get up to here -

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt   

Hump Day & Chill

"Crash" Cast
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James Spader, Holly Hunter, Debra Kara Unger
Rosanna Arquette & Elias Koteas

Vaughan: "The car crash is a fertilizing rather than a destructive event." 

This quote from Vaughan played by Elias Koteas in David Croneneberg's Crash is pretty much the perfect summation of the film. I feel we need to have a Hump Day & Chill in honor of this masterpiece of cinema right here, right now.

Crash was a lighning rod of controversy so much so that Ted Turner who owned Fine Line Pictures at the time tried to block the studio from releasing it.

It won a Special Jury Award at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival for originiality, daring and audacity. That gives a pretty good barometer of what you can expect from this NC-17 rated film for those of you who haven't seen it.

What's that, you want more 411? Well here you go: 

"Crash" is about the strange lure of the auto collision, provoking as it does the human fascination with death and the tendency to eroticize danger. Most motorists will slow down to stare at the scene of a collision; they may feel their pulses quickening and become aware of the fragility of their own bodies. The characters of "Crash" carry this awareness a step further, cherishing and nurturing it. For them, a car collision is a sexual turn-on, and a jolting life force they come to crave.

This film deserves to be honored with a Hump Day & Chill and that's exactly what I'm going to do, join me, or not...

Crash on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crash_(1996_film)  

Current Mood

I effen love Ricky Gervais! This being stated this perfectly reflects my Current Mood in every single little way!

That's all...

Ricky on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/rickygervais/   

Presidents' Day

Happy Presidents' Day! 

 “I am. You’re welcome!” ~ President Barbie  

Presidents' Day Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidents%27_Day

Sunday Funday

Blackie

Today just for the sheer levity of it, I decided to bring back the Creature From The Black Lagoon and declare it National Creature From The Black Lagoon Day!

Hey there's a national day for just about everything else why not the creature.  

I remember seeing the Creature's screen debut on TV with my Dad when I was kid. The creature was a sight to behold to my inner child. I was fascinated by this aquatic oddity. 

Something came to mind when I sae this image of Blackie and decided to hold a day in his honor. There has yet to be remake that updates his image and story for the modern day.

Maybe honoring him will inspire Hollywood!

Creature From The Black Lagoon on Wikipedia -

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

No Reason This Can't Be Fun

The Disassociates

SoCal's The Disassociates have released their debut album No Reason This Can't Be Fun.

Stream the new album and follow the band on socials here: https://linktr.ee/thedisassociates.

Vocalist Brie Marie says, “No Reason This Can’t Be Fun is a fun, wild, and completely open & honest look into coping with life and all the struggles that come with it. Whether you want to laugh, cry, or rage, No Reason This Can’t Be Fun has a song for you.”

Stream the "I Don't Wanna" video here: https://youtu.be/5aC4gKQpjbY?si=AaFUSuE6q1bwPcYT .

The Disassociates are an electrifying alternative rock band emerging from Southern California, fusing elements of alternative rock, power-punk, and catchy melodies with relatable, authentic, and at times hilarious lyrics. Debuting in 2023 with their singles "I Don't Wanna" and "30mg", this enigmatic band is comprised of longtime friends vocalist Brie Marie, guitarist Jordan Sutton, drummer Michael Bonanno, and bassist Justin Pittman, each bringing a unique musical perspective to the table.

Known for their thought-provoking lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, The Disassociates navigate the realms of introspection and rebellion through their music with influences ranging from from pop punk to classic rock to metal. The band creates a sonic tapestry that is both familiar and groundbreaking.

The Disassociates' debut album, No Reason This Can't Be Fun, showcases the band's ability to push boundaries both lyrically and musically. If the clever yet true-to-life lyrics don't grab you, the melodies will be stuck in your head for at least 3-5 business days.

Upcoming Show:

March 22 Bakersfield, CA @ Jerry’s Pizza

The Shootist

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The Shootist [Limited Edition] A dying gunfighter spends his last days looking for a way to die with a minimum of pain and a maximum of dignity. Legendary director Don Siegel (Dirty Harry) directs the iconic John Wayne as an ageing gunfighter dying of cancer in his final screen appearance, a superb adaptation of Glendon Swarthout's classic western novel, The Shootist.  Watch trailer »