I'll just leave this here as it is, without comment...
Hump Day & Chill indeed!
Kamala on IG -
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Shane
Looking for a good, or perhaps even great Western to view? Well according to my buddy Jay Jacobson and his classic movie blog Shane is your man!
According to Jay it elevates the standard good guy v bad guy tropes into something thematically bigger.
It's one of those rare treats that will reach even non Western fans.
Get Jay's expert facts, opinions and juicy behind the scenes 411 at his Classic Movie Blog.
Hit the link below!
Monday, July 22, 2024
Current Mood
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| Jobeth Williams Poltergeist |
Another Monday another barrier to get past. This image from the movie Poltergeist illustrates my Current Mood in a quite accurate manner.
There's always, no matter how good things are, some barrier or pile up of things that need to be plowed through.
Take Jobeth Williams and the many ciorpses she had to claw through to escape the swimming pool being built in her backyard to become triumpahant in Poltergeist.
Same thing, she came, she saw, she conquered.
These types of thigs happen every day and it's how you deal with these things that makes a difference in the game of life.
Now go out there and slay those dragons!
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Sunday, July 21, 2024
Sunday Funday!
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| Lindsay Lohan & Jamie Lee Curtis |
Freakier Friday I guess???
This is of course is a follow up to their 2003 smash hit Freaky Friday, which I for one loved! As I am suspecting many of you did as well.
So here this duo is to give us more of where that came from, wonder what this "Freaky" outing will entail?!
FF2 in Variety -
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Rather Be Lonely
Hot off the heels of his recent hit single, “Hell Together,” singer-songwriter David Archuleta who has always worn his heart on his sleeve when it comes to songwriting dives deep into his emotions on his new single, “Rather Be Lonely.” The track, HERE was written by David, Ryan Nealon, Jules Brave & Alex Wilke (Wilke also produced) and reveals David’s fear of commitment within relationships and how learning to navigate that aspect of his life as a grown man.
“Rather Be Lonely” is about the sadness you feel when you feel lonely, even when you’re around others who love you. Some people push others away because they believe they don’t deserve to be loved. I’ve come a long way, but there are still some beliefs I learned as a child that I can’t quite get rid of, that continues to overshadow love.
The other songwriters and I also wanted “Rather Be Lonely” to feel soothing and comforting. I hope the song provides a space for a listener to reflect on triggers, trust issues, and the hope to find healing.” Says David
Watch the lyric video HERE and the Tik Tok “first listens” HERE and HERE
Follow David Here:
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Friday, July 19, 2024
BOXX
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| Pandora Boxx |
Pandora Boxx’s new dance album, BOXX, is her most personal work ever. It’s fun and quirky, and while most of her previous releases were a tad on the dirty side, BOXX is totally PG. Pandora wrote all of the tracks and admits to having a soft spot for them all. She’s drawn to the single ‘Pill’ because the song combines a rock vibe meshed with one of her favorite stories, Alice in Wonderland, and depicts some real-life struggles she has faced as an adult. “I also really love ‘Stars’ because it is a tribute to Star Trek and is about me as a kid, dreaming that I could travel to the stars.” There is also “Raspberries,” Pandora’s ode to Carol Channing that marks her farewell to the impersonation she famously performed on Rupaul's Drag Race; and “Gay”, her response to Governor DeSantis’ horrific Don't Say Gay legislation. Then, of course, there is “Dance”, the album’s first release that Pandora penned for the little boy she was: mercilessly picked on at school, who would come home, lock his bedroom door, flip on a Madonna cd and dance his troubles away. “Dance is a song for everyone,” Pandora explains. “It encourages people not to pay any mind to what others think and to dance like no one is watching.” Pandora Boxx’s BOXX is available on streaming platforms, along with its first single “Dance”. The Dance music video is on YouTube.
“I have loved music since I was a kid. It was often my escape from the world,” Pandora Boxx continues from her home in Los Angeles. “Sometimes the world becomes too much and too cruel. When I was younger, it was bold and fabulous pop stars like Cyndi Lauper and Boy George who made me think being different was not just ok but something to cherish.”
Pandora Boxx was born Michael R. Steck in Jamestown, NY. She grew up with her mom, dad and younger sister and recalls her childhood being a mixed bag of nuts. “My mom was wonderful. My father, not so much.”
She knew she wanted to be an artist since she was five-years-old when she, as Michael, won a greeting card contest. His design was made into an Easter card and sold in stores! It was a drawing of young Michael walking his rabbit on a leash (which he actually did). The card read: Get into the Easter habit, go out and walk your rabbit.
In the fifth grade, Michael wrote a play called “The Trouble with Christmas” and performed it for his entire school. His mother even directed it! Michael recalls always creating and dreaming. After the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, he knew he was supposed to be on the show. “It was just a strong gut feeling. I had interviewed RuPaul years before Drag Race and at the end of the interview Ru said, ‘I hope I come across you in my travels.’ In my head, I said, oh you definitely will.” For season two, Michael, as Pandora, made the best audition video she could and it worked.
Pandora Boxx placed fifth in the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race, winning the title of Miss Congeniality. She subsequently returned for the first and sixth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. Boxx has also appeared in all three seasons of the show’s spin-off series, RuPaul's Drag U.
“I think some people may realize after listening to BOXX that I am much more than the Pandora that they’ve seen on television,” the artist reflects. “The first show aired in 2010, and I’m not even the same person I was then. Back then, I didn’t talk about my relationship because he didn’t sign up for all that. We’ve been together for almost 19 years and he’s always been there for me. Ian is my rock.”
“I think I’m at a point where I’m ready to branch out and try new things and other avenues,” Pandora continues. She has also been doing some internal work and therapy. “I think healing yourself can make your mind more open to create better artistry. I try to be more thankful of opportunities I have enjoyed and not focus on what other people have. This album has been a journey and I’m excited for people to listen to it.”
Brandon James Gwinn produced all of the tracks on BOXX except for the songs “Swish” and “Hey”, which were produced by Electropoint. The album is executive produced by Michael R. Steck, Parvesh Cheena, Amelia Black and Bruce Peters.
“I’m dedicating this album to anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t belong,” Pandora Boxx adds. “For all those weirdos like me, who buck the norm and are true to themselves. Also, to everyone who believed in my artistry, especially Brandon James Gwinn, my producer, without whom this album wouldn’t be what it is.”
Pandora Boxx’s BOXX and its first single “Dance” are available on streaming platforms.
Visit https://pandoraboxx.com.
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Follow Pandora Boxx on Instagram @ pandoraboxx
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Michael's Musings
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| Down & Dirty Michael Shinafelt |
A friend of mine from college came for a visit and one of the things we did was go to a movie screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. It's such a fun and totally different head kind of experience.
Simply put what happens in the cemetery stays in the cemetery, Dead people tell no tales...
Hey You! You're dry humping my last raw nerve
PS I call my toilet the situation room
Act like you manifested it already
Smart people don't tell you how smart they are
Chatted with a friend about Muriel's Wedding on the phone. Logged on to Netflix and guess what the movie recommendation was, yep: Muriel's Wedding!
The Plug. Life is a bottomless hole
Saw Midsommar finally at Hollywood Forever Cemetery - let me say the one kind thing about it I can. Great imagery!
RIP Shannen Doherty met her once, lovely person
Woman Crush of the Week - Alicia Witt who is so good in Longlegs!
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people
Don't forget I'm proud of you bitch
Love me or hate me, both are in my favor. I will always be on your mind
I'm not sure you know what Summer is. Summer is Summer and that's all you need know...
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