Michael's Musings

Let's Get Physical!
Michael Shinafelt  

"All night, I'll riot with you, I know you got my back and you know I got you, So come on (come on), come on (come on), come on (come on) Let's get physical" - Physical, Dua Lipa 

What does Dua Lipa's song Physical have to do with ringing in 2021? I'm not sure if it means anything to you, but for me it does. Hey, it's my column and I'll do what I want to, seriously! 

Moving on from 2020 isn't going to be like flipping a light switch, it's going to be more like running a marathon up a hill in San Francisco. Making way for a better future. It's going to be a challenge, but were up for it! Let's hit the Mother F#cking ground running Minions!

You always hurt the ones you love, I love you!

Let's hope 2021 sucks better than 2020

Consume mass quantities of Endorphins, you're gonna need em'! 

In the name of all that is Holy, bring back the gym in 2021!

Always have hope 

Please, you're not the only one that parties with Sex Demons

What am I doing for NYE? Being responsible, staying home and bingeing Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, so there! 

Hypoallergenic dogs, fact or fiction?

Woman Crush of the Week - Dawn Wells, I mean who didn't love Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island? Rest in power beautiful soul

Knock, Knock, Knocking on the gates off Hell, why not? I ask you???

Binged The Flight Attendant - love it! Kaley Cuoco is fantastic! This is coming from someone who has never watched The Big Bang Theory.

Whores R US - discuss

Right now I am wondering what would Lucifer do?

Dick, that's an interesting name...

2021 Begins With Me At - 

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Hump Day & Chill

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Tunesday - Relax

Frankie Goes To Hollywood

Having seen Wonder Woman 1984, like most of you have. I noticed the distinct lack of any music from the year it's set, in the movie. "Yes" none of those great songs from 1984 were included. My guess is because it was thought they would take you out of the film and trigger memories of the song instead.

Well here is a blast from the 1984 past! Although it peaked at a mere 67 on the charts Frankie Goes To Hollywood Relax has become a song that has been used in many films and TV Shows. Most notably Brian DePalma's Body Double, where it was featured appropriately and prominently. Given that the song is about as they put it "shagging."

Seriously though, what song isn't?!

This could have been fun played over the montage where Steve is trying on clothes for Diana IMHO. "No" you say, well come up with a better song idea from 1984, and place it within the context of WW84. I double dog dare ya!

Check out the video for Relax after the jump!

Frankie Goes To Hollywood on Wikipedia -

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

Monday Motivation

The Dynamic Duo
LeAnn Rimes & Brandi Glanville

It's been a spell since I have posted any Monday Motivation, hey, motivation is hard during the Holidays with so many shiny things vying for ones attention. But here I go...

Today's motivation is "Moving On" - honestly I am quite surprised that reality star Brandi Glanville has finally buried the hatchet with singer LeAnn Rimes, but it makes me happy that she finally has.

As you may or may not recall LeAnn had an affair with Brandi's then husband Eddie Cibrian while the two were shooting a the TV Movie Northern Lights. Eddie and LeAnn later married.

Brandi carried on a quite volatile public feud with Rimes for years. But as of recently, not so much. 

"Moving On" is a very healing thing and adds way more to your life than ill will. The photo above of the two of them in matching sequin masks is too cool, and should be more than enough to motivate good vibes the last Monday (Yay!) of 2020.

2020 has been rough so pay it forward Minions, and let's build a brighter 2021!

Brandi on IG -

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

LeAnn IG -

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

Just Because...Chilling

Chilling
Kiernan Shipka aka Sabrina

Just Because, baby it's cold outside, Just Because we've all been in hibernation and Just Because you've most likely been Netflix and chilling, here's what I binged yesterday season three of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.

With the fourth and last season hitting the Netflix que this Thursday the 31st, New Year's Eve 2020, well now I know how I am going to spend NYE fer sure!

Spoilers Ahead: One of the things that I was completely into in season three is that Sabrina, who is Lucifer's daughter is now Queen of Hell. TBH I am quite envious of her, it makes me want to rule Hell, except as a King.

Carrying on, it was interesting how Sabrina's dueling nature, wanting to be a normal teenager and wanting the power that ruling Hell comes with, is "resolved" in the final episode of season three. I am sure it is going to cause plenty off issues and mayhem come this Thursday, I can't wait!

Hitting The Flight Attendant today on HBO Max, that's correct, I'm chilling!

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7569592/  

The Morning After...

Tis the morning after Christmas 2020, I bet it isn't what you thought it would be last January 1st. But I'm sure we all made the best of it, right???

Well mine was rather low key as I am sure most of yours were. Breakfast with a friend then I streamed Wonder Woman 1984. What did I think of WW84? Hmmmmmmm...that's a multi-layered question.

The first WW was so bank, this one was not as good (which is usually the case with sequels) but it had it's moments and bigger ideas like it's predecessor. My main issue is it was a pretty disjointed film. 

Do I think it's worth seeing? Overall "Yes" - there are many things about the movie that make it still worth your while. Notably Kristen Wiig as Cheetah (except for the crappy CGI they did for her in the action sequences.)

Patty Jenkins, like in the first WW, makes sure there is heart to this epic. That's what ultimately made the original a home run, and saves this one from being a total disaster.

But make no mistake, overall I thought this outing was hit and miss. 

Michael has left the building...

WW84 on Rotten Tomatoes:

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wonder_woman_1984 

"So Baby" - Ariel Beesley

"So Baby" 
Ariel Beesley

Merry Christmas Minions! "Yes" I have a present for all of you. Today a quite talented and amazing young woman, singer/songwriter Ariel Beesley joins me. She is here to chat about her current hot single "So Baby" and much, much more...

So without further explanation, herrrrrrrre's Ariel!!!

MS: Let's talk about So Baby, I love how it takes a term of endearment "Baby" and subverts it into a something entirely different. How did the song come about?

AB: Well, long story short I was mad as hell. I had dated a lot of immature boys and I basically just funneled that rage into a song to feel better and stronger about it. 

MS: I've seen by your social media that the response to it has been great, you must be really stoked!

AB: Yes! I write music for myself, because my songs are like therapy. But obviously it is always nice when other people connect with it too, I’m very grateful. 

                                                                         Lyric Video

                                                                           "So Baby"

MS: Tell everyone, are there any artists whose music you are a fan of, who are a fan of your music?

AB: I’m really lucky to be surrounded by a bunch of artists and musicians, and we all support each other. In a normal world, going to each other’s shows and so forth. So that's awesome. One day I hope Robert Smith hears my music and digs it haha 

MS: You are an avid reader, and compose some really great lyrics IMHO. Name some of your inspirations for your writing.

AB: Thank you so much! That means a lot to me because the writing always comes first. My words are very important to me. My main inspiration for my writing is honestly just my life. But I love poetry. I recently finished Rupi Kuar’s new book and it was lovely. And Anais Nin is another one of my favorite writers. I love her boldness. 

MS: One of my favorite things about you is your activism. Especially in terms of Women's Rights, extrapolate on this, please.

AB: Well this year I feel really lucky to have founded my nonprofit organization- U Start Here. It is a nonprofit specifically geared towards helping survivors of sexual assault. As a survivor myself it’s a topic that is extremely important to me, and It’s been incredible connecting with so many survivors and professionals also seeking out this kind of work. I’m very humbled and very proud. 

Express Yourself
Ariel Beesley

MS: As I recall we both share a love of a certain TV show: Law & Order: SVU - what is it you love about it?

AB: God damn I’ve been watching SVU since I was a kid haha. I’ve always found it strangely comforting. I think it’s the fact that most of the time the bad guy gets put away. If only real life were so. 

MS: What has been keeping you sane during the Pandemic?

AB: Honestly writing music. I’ve written 6 songs during the quarantine that will all be on my debut album and I’m really excited about that.

MS: I miss seeing you perform live.

AB: Ahhh thank you. that’s what I miss most about quarantining. I honestly don’t mind staying home. But the lack of shows. That’s been tough 

MS: Name five people living or not, who you would like to have a dinner party with.

AB: 

Anais Nin 

Frank Sinatra 

Debbie Harry 

Robert Smith 

Maya Angelou 

MS: What do you wish for 2021? 

AB: Live music to return, people to be healthy, and happiness 

Where's Ariel? Find out at the links below -

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

https://fanlink.to/arielbeesley

https://soundcloud.com/arielbeesley

https://twitter.com/arielbeesley?lang=en