Michael's Musings

You've Been Very Naughty!
Michael Shinafelt

Sound the false alarm! Only five more days until Christmas! In case you missed the week that was, this past Tuesday was my Birthday. "Yes" that's correct my Birthday is exactly one week before the Holiday that keeps on giving. "Yeah" it's time to move on...

Attended a lovely Holiday party last night on the rooftop of The Montalban - Thanks Lynn Tejada!

Now it's time to rise and shine and get it, get it good

Ever wonder what would Lisa Bonet do??? (obviously Jason Momoa, Ha!)

I'm dreaming of something white, but it sure isn't Christmas 

Remember the song Smack My Bitch Up by Prodigy?

Bring me the head of the Nutcracker

Have your Elf spayed or neutered 

"Hi There"
Holiday Party Up On The Rooftop
of The Montalban in Hollywood
Photo:
Maresa Wickham

Molesting Reindeer 

My BFF "It's Brittney Bitch" took me to El Coyote for my Birthday - "Yes" kick ass margaritas & greasy chicken tacos are my jam

“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”

Here it goes, again 

Satan Baby (no, that is not a typo)

Once when I was at a gay bar...

PS I have a package for you, oh yes I do!!!

Evolve with me at:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt

Hump Day & Chill

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Happy Birthday To Me!

Birthday Boy
Michael Shinafelt

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” ― Bill Keane

"Yes" indeed today is the present, another day to be alive and experience the world around you. Make choices that are bold and could potentially open the door to new and greater opportunities and experiences. In short today is my Birthday! Join me while I celebrate 53 years of living. 

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned in that time is to always look for ways to ground myself, because I am nothing without me.

Wonder what's going through my brain right now while I am writing this on the day of my birth December 18th? I've got this! 

I am thankful for my health and being in the best shape I have ever been in. I'm even starting to get ab definition for the first time in my entire life.

El Coyote bound tonight, kick ass margaritas & greasy tacos here I come!

I'm in my Birthday Suit doing this right now

Wonder if the washer is fixed or if I'm going to have to go to the laundry mat this afternoon???

Lemon Water is delicious & delightful

Hole is one of the best bands ever!

Looking forward to the Christmas Party on the rooftop of The Montalban in Hollywood tomorrow night

Perhaps I will go see Mary Poppins Returns at some point

Can't wait to see my BFF Brittney tonight

Getting it with abs & spin class this morning. I may throw in a little boxing for good measure

Happy Birthday To Me is one of my favorite horror movies 

OK, focus and carry on, it's your Birthday but you still gotta adult

Celebrate with me at:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Monday Motivation

 Serving Little Edie Realness
Madonna

"Wine is bottled poetry" - Robert Luis Stevenson 

That's correct peeps my Monday Motivation is wine, and not the kind that people do when they are trying to get their way. That's not my kind of wine, my kind is the kind you drink from a glass and it makes you happy. 

Thus your Monday Motivation is to c'mon get happy. Smiles everyone smiles! Holiday cheer is here in the form of a big magnificent glass of squashed fermented grapes.

So join me, myself and fellow wine enthusiast Madonna and raise a glass, and give yell. It's Mother F#cking Monday! 

Only eight more days until Christmas, suck on that!

Wine on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine

Last Christmas...

A Christmas Gift
George Michael

"Last Christmas, I gave you my heart, But the very next day you gave it away
This year, to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special" Last Christmas, Wham

Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale...

OK, it's not a tale, it's the legend of  George Michael who was taken from us on Christmas Day 2016 at 53 years young. 53 is young, I can state that since I am going to be it this Tuesday December 18th 2018. 

Moving forward today I would like to remember George and Wham's Christmas classic Last Christmas. Being that we are in the final countdown (only 9 more days) and such till the hallowed day.

I remember meeting Mr. Michael at the premiere party for the Randal Kleiser gay themed film It's My Party held at the Armand Hammer Museum. While he was not officially out of the closet to the world, he was OOTC to Hollywood as he arrived surrounded by a entourage of hot guys.

George was a effervescent spirit who radiated warmth, light & joy. Much like the season we are in is supposed to. 

Thus today in a holly jolly way, give someone your heart to celebrate the season and George's passion. Remember there are many ways to do that, so just do it! 

Enjoy the Wham Christmas Classic after the jump. Enjoy it and enjoy it now!

George on Wikipedia -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Michael 

Spring Forward With David Archuleta

Desperately Seeking Spring
David Archuleta
Photo:
MEGA Man

Serving up some springtime realness...

David Archuleta has announced he will hit the road in spring 2019 for a month long trek across North America in support of his Postcards In The Sky album release.  The tour will begin on March 27, 2019  in Alexandria, VA and weave through such cities as Boston & Chicago before hitting Las Vegas, NV & Santa Barbara, CA in mid-April.  Tickets for all dates go on-sale Tuesday, December 18 here: https://davidarchuleta.com/home/live/

David is currently on a nationwide Christmas tour in support of his new holiday album Winter In The Air which was named one of  “12  Christmas Albums To Play On Repeat” by People Magazine  https://people.com/music/celebrity-christmas-albums-holiday-season/#david-archuleta-winter-in-the-air  and features the hit single “Christmas Every Day.” 

Watch the video for "Christmas Every Day": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0QuvuTEGiU

Watch the video for "Winter In The Air" video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz70efcbPPw

Watch David's Spanish version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"- "Dios Muy Alegre Albergo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_vx1_5WLIE

David is also writing new material for his next album scheduled to be released in late 2019.

2019 Tour Dates

3/27      Alexandria, VA       Birchmere

3/28      Boston, MA            City Winery

3/29      Norfolk, CT             Infinity Hall

3/30      Sellersville, PA       Sellersville Theatre

4/1        Cleveland, OH       Beachland Ballroom

4/2        Chicago, IL             City Winery

4/4        Fargo, ND               Sanctuary Events Center

4/6        Billings, MT            Pub Station Ballroom

4/8        Boise, ID                 Egyptian Theatre

4/9        Idaho Falls, ID       Colonial Center

4/11     Fresno, CA             Tower Theater

4/12     Modesto, CA         State Theatre

4/15     Las Vegas, NV        Reynolds Center –Youth Symphony Orchestra show

4/16     Santa Barbara, CA  Lobero Theatre

4/17     Escondido, CA       California Center for the Performing Arts

Follow David Here:

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

twitter.com/DavidArchie 

instagram.com/DavidArchie

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

 www.davidarchuleta.com

Film Buff Friday: Double Dragon

Double Dragon (Collector's Edition) coming to Blu-ray / DVD

for the first time ever on January 22nd

All star cast includes Robert Patrick (Terminator 2: Judgement Day), 

Scott Wolf ("Party of Five"), Mark Dacascos (John Wick 3: Parabellum), 

Alyssa Milano ("Charmed") and Julia Nickson (Rambo: First Blood Part II)

For you lovers of bad films, don't ever say I'm not a giver... 'Tis the Season after all! 

From director James Yukich (Shawn Mendes: Live at the Greek Theatre), producers Don Murphy(Transformers, Natural Born Killers), Jane Hamsher (From Hell) and Alan Schechter (Showdown), with a screenplay written by Michael Davis (Shoot 'Em Up) and Emmy® Award Winner Peter Gould (Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad) comes the cult classic movie based on the video game smash hit. Double Dragon roars to life with amazing special effects, spectacular action sequences, and a knock-about sense of humor. It's the year 2007, and what remains of LA is now ''New Angeles'', a city ravaged by earthquakes, tidal waves and vicious gangs. The evil tycoon Koga Shuko (Robert Patrick, Terminator 2: Judgment Day) is obsessed with finding the two halves of a talisman known as the ''Double Dragon'', which will give him awesome mystical powers. Two teenaged brothers, Jimmy (Mark Dacascos, John Wick 3) and Billy Lee (Scott Wolf, Party of Five) find themselves in possession of the amulet's missing half, thrusting them into the adventure of their lives. With the help of Maria (Alyssa Milano, Charmed) and her vigilante group ''The Power Corps'', Jimmy and Billy must summon all of their courage, resourcefulness and martial-arts skills to stop the villain's malevolent plan.

Eric D. Wilkinson, who oversees the MVD Rewind Collection shares his enthusiasm for this release. "Double Dragon was arguably one of my favorite projects for the Rewind Collection. This release marks the first time Double Dragon will be available on Blu-ray and in HD in North America! Special features producer Richard Schenkman and I worked tirelessly to create some amazing brand new bonus material that includes a feature length "making of" documentary that I know collectors will love. These new bonus features along with some great archival bonus material and the addition of the pilot of the "Double Dragon" animated television series (courtesy of Invincible Entertainment), MVD is proud to present the definitive edition of Double Dragon in a kick-ass (pun intended) Blu-ray + DVD combo pack collector's set." Crackling with the energy and humor of its two heroes, Double Dragon is a high-octane action spectacular.  Bonus Materials * High Definition Blu-ray (1080p) and Standard Definition DVD presentations of the main feature * Audio: English 5.1 Stereo, English 2.0 Stereo, German 2.0 Stereo * English, French and Spanish Subtitles * NEW! "The Making of Double Dragon" (full length documentary featuring interviews with stars Scott Wolf and Marc Dacascos, writers Peter Gould & Michael Davis and producer Don Murphy) * NEW! "Don Murphy: Portrait of a Producer" featurette * Archival ''Making of'' featurette * Behind the Scenes featurette * 1993 Double Dragon Animated Series Pilot Episode #101: "The Shadow Falls" * Storyboard Gallery * Press Photos, Marketing and Behind The Scenes Photo Galleries * TV Spots * VHS Home Video Trailer * Original Theatrical Trailer * Collectible Mini-Poster * Reversible Sleeve Featuring Alternate Artwork

Pre-order: https://mvdshop.com/products/double-dragon-collectors-edition-blu-ray-dvd