Monday, July 17, 2023

Monday Motivation

Love this quote from Albert Einstein, it sums up how I am about the world around me: "Passionately Curious."

It's what drives me to engage with everything that surrounds me, my curiosity is one of my main life forces.

Thus your Monday Motivation assignment is to be "Passionately Curious" like yours truly.

It's an amazing way to absorb and process everything you encounter throughout the day, trust me and enjoy your Monday! 

Albert Einstein on Wikipedia -

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

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Tender Misfit

Last night I had the pleasure of catching Ariel Beesley aka Tender Misfit live at Record Safari in Atwater Village. 

Even though it wasn't a full set it was a great show! So great that I am going to go and catch her doing a full set this Friday in an actual concert venue The Bourbon Room in Hollywood. If you live in the area and attend come say Hi. Here are some photos (and a video) for ya from the show... 












Tender Misfit on IG -

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Update: David Archuleta

Photo:
Zach Schmitt

David Archuleta’s upward spiral continues with the official release of his brand new music video HERE for his latest single, “I’m Yours” HERE “I’m Yours” is a song I wanted to get people dancing and smiling to. It’s all about letting yourself go and being happy with a feel good, summery vibe. It was fun working with video director Brad Hammer and his team because they were able to bring all the bright colors I wanted to life while making things light, fun and unique. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I had fun making it” says David.

David recently spoke about what’s on the horizon musically with Entertainment Weekly – “Up” it’s kind of like the prelude. It’s meant to tie where I’m coming from, my past, my history — but it’s also coming from a place where I was at the bottom of that, at the end of that path. I’ve lived out the end of this, and I don’t know where else to go. This is continuing down a very dark place, and I need to get out of it now. So this is me saying, I’m accepting myself as I am, as a queer person, and letting myself be seen, every aspect of myself. And I’m just letting all of me be seen now. And not being so afraid of hiding myself and being afraid of what people will say if people find out. I’m just like, you know what, now they know! And now it’s just moving up, and I’m gonna have fun. There’s no need to hide anything anymore — just have a good time.  There are some really fun songs that are gonna get people dancing as well, that I’m really excited about. And there are still some classic ballads. I feel like these songs are more about love, something that I always shied away from before because it was something I didn’t relate to. I don’t think I ever really experienced love the way everyone talks about in songs and novels and all that. I’m talking about what it’s like for me to experience it for the first time really and fully. I’m excited to share that, in fun ways, dance ways, and also in ballad-y ways. I’m excited to share this new chapter and these new songs with everyone. The first ones will be out the beginning of summer, leading to a full album release later this year.


In addition, David is set to perform at his first-ever Pride event this Sunday, July 16 in San Diego California alongside Saucy Santana and Princess Nokia - Event Info Here.  ”As this will be my first formal pride performance (outside of Utah’s Loveloud last year) I am looking forward to connecting with the community and learning about what pride events are like. As this will also be my first time attending in a way outside of Loveloud, which is more catered to the Utah culture and community there.” 


Follow David Here:

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

twitter.com/DavidArchie 

instagram.com/DavidArchie

https://www.tiktok.com/@davidarchie?lang=en

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

www.davidarchuleta.com   

Friday, July 14, 2023

One Week From Today, The World Forever Changes...

"Yes" Minions one week from today the world forever changes. Barbenheimer will be upon us and what happens in the wake of this remains to be seen. All I know is I can't wait! 

The only two movies I had any interest in seeing this summer of course had to open on the same day. It is a blessed event for sure!

Will I be seeing them both on the same day as many are? No, I believe Barbie clocks in at almost two hours and Oppenheimer is three. Too much movie in one day for this guy.

Friday opening day matinee of Barbie for me and then Monday matinee of Oppenheimer is my plan.

What are your plans for the day the world forever changes???

Barbenheimer on Wikipedia -

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

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Michael's Musings

Constant Stimulation
Michael Shinafelt 

Recently it has been brought to my attention that I tend to need constant stimulation. While I don't think this the whole story I do believe it to be true to some extent. I'm here to let you all know, right here, right now, one of the best gifts you can give yourself is the gift of meditation.

Put the phone down, don't turn on the TV and simply switch off! "Yes" it's that simple and quite beneficial I might add. As soon as I have completed this weeks musings I'm going to do exactly that. Time to move onward...

Saw the documentary about Wham! on Netflix. While hardly revelatory it was very nostalgic for me. "Yes" I am that many years old.

Barbenheimer, Barbenheimer, Barbenheimer that's all I ever hear!!!

Repressing murderous rage with sugar, just sayin'

Eat, Sleep, Voodoo - priorities

Jesus drove a Honda, but he never spoke of it because he "did not speak of his own accord"

The next stage in my healing journey? Running around calling people c#nts

Congrats to Vanderpump Rules on it's first Emmy Nomination, a well deserved one I might add, and I just did

Please do not feed the whores, the more you know...

Woman Crush of the Week - Courtney Love, because Live Through This is one of the greatest albums ever made IMHO. "Yes" I've been listening to it lately, it's real and spectacular!!!

Twitter seems awfully tipsy of late

Speaking of Twitter is there any hot ne place all the cool kids are migrating to yet? Not a passing fancy place an actual hub.

Please stop trying to be like everyone else. You don't even like everyone else

How many witches does it take to change a light bulb? Depends what you want it changed into I'm guessing

Now is the time

Time for what you might ask? Find out here...

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

https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Hump Day & Chill

Ryan Gosling

Like many of you I can't wait for The Barbie Movie! This being stated it seems that Ken has some layers that we are going to have to Hump Day & Chill to. That's correct Minions no one had Ken as a soul man on their bingo card.

Yet here he is crooning his plastic heart out with the power ballad Just Ken. Thus we have entered the surreal universe of all that is Barbie. But let's not forget Ken, especially since hunky Ryan Gosling is the one portraying him.

Join me won't you and listen to the heartfelt stylings of Ken trying to be his own doll sans Barbie.

Hey Just Ken, I would Hump Day & Chill with you anytime, anywhere, any day...



The Barbie Movie on the WWW -

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

The Toxic Avenger

Tromaville, New Jersey has a monstrous new hero! The Toxic Avenger is born when meek mop boy Melvin (Mark Torgl, The First Turn-On) falls into a vat of toxic waste after being relentlessly bullied by the jerks in the health club where he works. Now Toxie is here to serve and protect the people of Tromaville from evildoers out to destroy him and the town!

For the first time in the history of mankind, all four Toxic Avenger films of the world famous franchise have been brought together into one Tromarific 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray package! This "TOXSET" (which you could hold in your hands if you hand over your money to buy these again) will prove to be an increasingly valuable collectible. Because Lloyd Kaufman, Toxie's creator, is over 70 years old, he could die at any time. This will make this limited edition soar in value!

TOXIC BONUS FEATURES:

  • New 4K scan and restoration (from the films' original camera negatives*) of each film presented in their original 1.85:1 aspect ratio in HDR with English DTS 2.0 Stereo audio
  • New introductions for each film from Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger
  • Optional English Subtitles for the deaf or hard of hearing on all discs
  • Collectible Toxic Avenger Postcard
  • Region Free 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray discs

  • THE TOXIC AVENGER [Unrated Director's Cut] 4K Ultra HD

  • Prologue by Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Cast Members Robert Prichard, Gary Schneider, and Dan Snow
  • Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman

  • THE TOXIC AVENGER [Unrated Director's Cut] Blu-ray

  • Introduction by Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Cast Members Robert Prichard, Gary Schneider, and Dan Snow
  • Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Interviews with Cast Members Jennifer Baptist, Robert Prichard, Mitch Cohen, and Dan Snow
  • Interview with Co-Director Michael Herz
  • "Mark Torgl Talks About The Toxic Avenger" featurette
  • Behind the Scenes Photo Gallery
  • Trailers

  • THE TOXIC AVENGER PART II [Unrated Director's Cut*] 4K Ultra HD

  • Prologue by Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman

  • THE TOXIC AVENGER PART II [Unrated Director's Cut*] Blu-ray

  • Introduction by Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary With Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • "At Home with Toxie" Mockumentary
  • Interview with Cast Member Lisa Gaye
  • Japanese News Report On The Filming of The Toxic Avenger Part II
  • "Radiation March" Short Film Directed by Lloyd Kaufman
  • The American Cinematheque Honors 40 Years of Troma
  • Trailers

  • THE TOXIC AVENGER PART III: THE LAST TEMPTATION OF TOXIE [Unrated Director's Cut] 4K Ultra HD

  • Prologue by Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Cast Member Joe Fleishaker

  • THE TOXIC AVENGER PART III: THE LAST TEMPTATION OF TOXIE [Unrated Director's Cut] Blu-ray

  • Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Cast Member Joe Fleishaker
  • Behind the Scenes of the "Return to Nuke 'em High Vol. 1" screening at MOMA
  • The American Cinematheque Honors 40 Years of Troma
  • "Make Your Own Damn Horror Film" - Behind the Scenes of Old 37 with Kane Hodder and Bill Moseley
  • "A Halloween Carol" Short Film
  • Infomercial for "Rabid Grannies" Blu-ray Release
  • "Radiation March" Short Film Directed by Lloyd Kaufman

  • CITIZEN TOXIE: THE TOXIC AVENGER PART IV [Unrated Director's Cut] 4K Ultra HD

  • Prologue by Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Editor Gabriel Griedman
  • Audio Commentary with Cast Member Trent Haaga

  • CITIZEN TOXIE: THE TOXIC AVENGER PART IV [Unrated Director's Cut] Blu-ray

  • "Apocalypse Soon: The Making of Citizen Toxie" Behind the Scenes Documentary
  • Audio Commentary with Director Lloyd Kaufman
  • Audio Commentary with Editor Gabriel Friedman
  • Audio Commentary with Cast Member Trent Haaga
  • Tribute to Lemmy Kilmister
  • The American Cinematheque Honors 40 Years of Troma
  • Trailers

  • *The original negative of The Toxic Avenger Part II, while complete, was missing several short dialogue sequences in the opening third, which had been removed for pacing reasons. Although no film materials for these sequences could be located, in order to present the most complete version possible, these short segments were inserted from the highest quality digital master.

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