"Life's a bitch... now so am I" - Catwoman, Batman Returns
Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman in Batman Returns is a whole vibe and thus my Current Mood for this Saturday August 16th 2025.
It is what it is...enjoy your inner bitch!
Michelle on IG -
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Friday, August 15, 2025
Sergio Dondoli's Happy Life
Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life is a joyful and heartwarming documentary that captures the passion and spirit of one of the world’s most celebrated gelato artisans. Set in the stunning Tuscan countryside, the award-winning film offers a rich, sensory journey through the life of Sergio Dondoli, whose infectious enthusiasm for his craft—and for life—has captivated visitors from around the globe. The film will be released worldwide across digital platforms on August 19, 2025.
“Sergio's journey from a modest upbringing to gelato master is incredibly inspiring,” says the film’s director, Jay Arnold. “But it was his high regard for the environment, the cows that provide milk, and his commitment to the use of organic, whole foods, that moved me so deeply. In a sense, the film is very much a story of love.”
Dondoli began his culinary journey studying hospitality in Montecatini Terme, Italy. After traveling throughout Europe and honing his skills, he opened the now-iconic Gelateria Dondoli in San Gimignano’s Piazza della Cisterna in 1992. Known for his innovative, trademarked flavors made from high-quality local ingredients such as Crema di Santa Fina (saffron and pine nuts), Champelmo (pink grapefruit and sparkling wine), and Dolceamaro (cream with aromatic herbs), Dondoli has earned numerous accolades, including two Ice Cream World Championships and two Ice Cream World Cup titles as part of Team Italy. Additional favorite flavors he is known for are Rosemary's Baby (rosemary and raspberry), Venere Nera (blackberry and lavender), and various chocolate and fruit-based creations.
Sergio Dondoli’s Happy Life features appearances by Italian culinary legends including world-renowned butcher Dario Cecchini of Panzano and Chef Gaetano Trovato of Arnolfo, Tuscany’s longest-running two-Michelin-starred restaurant. “The film is a vibrant celebration of joy, food, and purpose,” says Rich Wolff, CEO of Breaking Glass Pictures. “You can’t watch Happy Life without smiling.”
The film has won several major festival awards, including Best Feature Documentary at the 2025 East Village New York Film Festival and Best Documentary at the 2025 Red Movie Awards (Winter Edition). It was also named Best Indie Feature at the 2024 Los Angeles Film Awards and received honors for Best Food Film and Best Biographical Feature Film at the 2024 World Film Festival in Cannes.
Jay Arnold’s previous work includes the romantic comedy What Happens Next and the award-winning drama Shoulder Dance. With Happy Life, Arnold makes his documentary feature debut. He co-wrote the film with Matt Dallas and Jillian Hurley, and produced it alongside Dallas, Hurley, Frank Lomento, and Gabriel Munitz-Alessio, who also served as cinematographer. Sergio Dondoli is the film’s executive producer.
Founded in 2009, Breaking Glass Pictures is an award-winning independent film distribution company dedicated to spotlighting bold, emotionally rich, and culturally resonant stories. With a growing focus on artist-driven documentaries, international voices, and films that celebrate creativity, food, and human connection, BGP distributes content across major platforms and physical media worldwide. Based in Philadelphia, the company is known for championing passionate filmmakers and projects that leave a lasting impact on audiences around the globe.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Michael's Musings
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| "It's A Strange World, Isn't It?" Michael Shinafelt |
"She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet were her eyesWarmer than May her tender sighs
Love was ours" - Blue Velvet
Taylor Swift is dropping The Life Of A Showgirl October 3rd...It's Showtime!
The difference between humans and animals? Animals wouldn't allow the dumbest of the heard to lead them
Marriage Equality Forever! That's all...
Sorry to hear of the passing of Danielle Spencer. Her comic timing was amazing. She always had me laughing as Dee Thomas on What's Happening
When I die, I want a bunch of Oompa Loompas to show up and sing a song about the last mistake I made
Free One Nightstand, think about it, but not too much
F#ck Off. I've got magical sh!t to do.
Some people's third eye is in their ________ the blank is yours, fill it in
Woman Crush of the Week - Julia Garner as Justine Gandy in Weapons, so good!
Speaking of Weapons, "Yes" I too loved it like many others, so there!
"You're only given one little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it." - Robin Williams
Ashes to ashes, the more you know
I like pretty things and the word F#ck, there's that
Now it's dark...right here, right now
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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Hump Day & Chill
Double car garages are nice, actually a necessity if you have a family because you will need two cars, let's face it.
They also come in handy for people without families who have interplanetary visitors.
"Yes" I basically said people who have alien visitors, behold the two car garage can also house flying saucers. As seen by this photo of one of my neighbors garages.
Thus let us Hump Day & Chill to our friends from a galaxy far, far away...aliens!
Do they really exist, who knows I've never met one, and no one I know has either.
For today let's just go with it...
Hump Day & Chill!
Extraterrestrial Life on Wikipedia -
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Bear World TV
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| The Hosts Bear World TV |
Bear World Magazine, the world’s leading lifestyle publication for the global bear community, is proud to announce the launch of Bear World TV: a vibrant new video platform delivering weekly doses of news, entertainment, and culture created specifically for and by the bear community, streaming now on Bear World Magazine’s website, YouTube channel, and social media platforms.
The channel features five dynamic hosts - Marquis The Honey Bear, Joe Martone, Alexander Rodriguez, Ravi Roth, and Hunter Harden - each presenting weekly two-minute segments that spotlight diverse and entertaining facets of bear life, including nightlife, travel, pop culture, humor, and community events.
Produced by Bear World Magazine Co-Founders Richard Jones and Robin Gray, Bear World TV expands the brand’s mission to celebrate body positivity, inclusivity, and queer joy through engaging, community-driven content. “Bear World Magazine turns 13 this September, and we wanted to do something special to mark the milestone,” says Jones. “Creating a broadcast platform will not only entertain but also amplify the many voices within our vibrant, diverse community.”
Each segment offers a distinct perspective, delivering a rich mix of fun, flair, and authenticity; from comedic takes on niche bear culture to curated party picks and globe-trotting travel adventures.
“Our representation in media is evolving, and so should our journalism,” says Alexander Rodriguez, a seasoned entertainment journalist and queer pop culture expert who helms the Alexander on Screen segment. “Bear World TV viewers can expect smarter questions and deeper conversations with queer icons and unsung heroes alike.”
“We’re tackling gay and bear culture one ridiculous topic at a time,” adds comedian Marquis The Honey Bear, host of Marquis is Barely Informed. He describes his content as “unseriously serious fun.”
Hunter Harden, whose nightlife-focused segment Hunter’s Hot Nights is sponsored by Gun Oil Personal Lubricant, brings the party to the screen. “It’s all about vibe,” he says. “A party with hugs, a great DJ, body positivity, and a little glitter? That’s what I call a hot night.”
For national happenings, the What to Know with Joe segment keeps viewers in the loop. “I spotlight the movers and shakers, and the everyday legends who have carried the bear world on their hairy shoulders,” says Joe Martone, whose event-focused updates are sponsored by DeviousSaint.com. “If it makes you say, ‘aw damn, I wish I’d gone to that,’—I’ve got you covered.”
For travel enthusiasts, the Ravi Round the World segment is a weekly escape. “Travel is more than a vacation. It’s visibility, connection, and celebration,” says LGBTQ+ travel expert Ravi Roth, whose wanderlust-driven content is sponsored by Island House Key West. “We’re making the world your bear playground.”
Publicity photos for Bear World TV were shot by Nathan Noyes at the Creator Lounge at W Hollywood, a space designed to inspire and energize creatives. With its art deco design and nods to Hollywood’s rich cultural legacy, the location provided a fitting backdrop for the bold new channel.
With fresh episodes dropping weekly, Bear World TV is poised to become the go-to digital destination for bears worldwide, blending humor, heart, and unapologetic celebration.
“Bear World TV will be a call to celebrate who we are: loudly, proudly, and together,” says Jones.
Tune in at bearworldmag.com and follow @bearworldmag on all platforms.
Monday, August 11, 2025
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Belinda Carlisle Is The "One"
Photo by: Albert Sanchez - Design by: John Stapleton
Belinda Carlisle, beloved solo artist, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and voice of the Go-Go’s, returns to her roots with the release of a new studio album Once Upon a Time in California, slated for release on 29 August 2025 by the Demon Music label.
Featuring ten new studio tracks including her cover of the Harry Nilsson classic, “One” HERE which premiered today, were recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Gabe Lopez, who worked with Belinda on her 2017 studio album Wilder Shores. Belinda shares – “It was fun covering this song that I always loved. I listened to different versions and we decided to go for more of a jazzy approach which fit with the video concept which is a nod to Bob Fosse. I've never done anything like this before, so I think it might be a surprise for some of my fans.”
The first single from the forthcoming album,“The Air That I Breathe” HERE was released in June with Belinda stating - “This song has always been one of my very favorites growing up. I love the lyrics and the complicated melody. This was on the list I originally made of songs that I wanted to sing if I ever did a cover album. During the pandemic I started performing karaoke style on my Instagram every Saturday and called it “Saturday Serenades.” This one got such a good response that I thought 'This definitely should be a contender for the album'. I'm so happy with the way it turned out and I absolutely love the video as it sort of harkens back to my early solo albums and videos.” In addition, Belinda released her version of The Youngbloods’ “Get Together” HERE and the music video HERE stating “Get Together” was relevant when it was released during the Vietnam war and it’s relevant today with all of the craziness going on in our world. I recorded it firstly because I love it and secondly because I think it is perfect for this time.”
Once Upon a Time in California will be available on CD, vinyl and digital formats and available for pre-order HERE
Following the success of Belinda’s 2023 EP Kismet, Once Upon a Time in California sees Belinda Carlisle take a deeply personal journey through the golden sounds of her youth with this ten-track collection. Steeped in the spirit of her Californian upbringing, the album is a heartfelt tribute to the vintage pop culture that shaped her musical identity.
What sets this album apart is that it’s a celebration of Californian culture that stretches its canvas beyond the familiar evocation of the Laurel Canyon sound. It’s a carefully curated and beautifully realised salute to Belinda’s personal education in pop music, and the magical sounds that arrived in her life from near and far, on the radio and on cherished 45s.
With the assured and distinctive vocal delivery of someone who herself has become one of the Golden State’s greatest exports - initially as frontwoman for the Go-Go’s, who enjoyed Top 10 hits with Our Lips Are Sealed, Vacation and We Got The Beat and as a solo performer with a multitude of hits including Mad About You, Heaven Is A Place on Earth, Circle In the Sand and I Get Weak amongst others, Belinda Carlisle completes this sentimental journey back to her youth with timeless style.
Once Upon a Time in California opens with a stirring remake of the Burt Bacharach & Hal David gem written for Dionne Warwick, Anyone Who Had A Heart. Belinda then pays her respects to such timeless artists as the Carpenters (Superstar), Gordon Lightfoot (If You Could Read My Mind) and Jim Croce (Time In A Bottle) and to songs for the ages including The Air That I Breathe (The Hollies), Everybody’s Talking (Harry Nilsson) and Reflections Of My Life (Marmalade). The result is an entirely different kind of Californian dreaming for a new generation. Although this marks the first time all ten tracks have been available on one album, three of them – Superstar, If You Could Read My Mind and Get Together have been available on previous Belinda Carlisle collections.
Commenting on the album Belinda says, “I was born and raised in California at a time when music was an important part of Californian culture. I lived and breathed music, it was my great escape - a refuge of fantasy and imagination. Every day after school and when it was summer vacation, I would listen and sing along to the music on the radio for the entire day. Always fantasizing about being a singer myself, one day.
This collection of songs is the best representation of what I loved back then that I could think of - listening to it brings back so many memories of a time and a California that doesn't really exist anymore. That’s not meant to sound like a bad thing, it's just different - there was an innocence and energy back then that was unique and magical. Things I doubt will ever be felt in quite the same way again. Here's to the California of my dreams.”
With Once Upon a Time in California, Belinda Carlisle invites fans old and new to join her on a journey through the melodies that defined a generation.
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