Friday, September 23, 2016
Miss Peregrine's....
I saw Miss Peregine's Home for Peculiar Children last night. SPOILERS..if you haven't read the book and don't want to know whats going to happen, don't read my review. However if you are an adult I suggest you do read it anyway because you have to know what im about to tell you in order to decide if you want to see the movie..basically.
I've never read the books so I really didn't know what to expect at all, I had very little clue what was going to happen. In general I really dislike children's movies. I just can no longer relate to people that much younger than I am. SO part of my problem with the film is exactly that, I'm sure.
In general I think the cinematography was great, the actors good, and the movie was fun. Safe enough for a child, in fact if I was 6-13 I would probably love this film.
I'm not 6-13 though and quite frankly the idea of staying a child forever is terrible. Basically all the the peculiar people are prisoners and unable to leave a single day they must live over and over. They never grow up. It sounds horrible. This really COULD be a horro film had the author just taken another road with the film. HA!
Further there is a romance between two children. The hero of the story is romantically involved with his grandfathers ex girlfriend. Yeah, not creepy in the least. Not to mention what is the point in a romance at that age, are they going to get married, have sex, children? They can grow up or age. They are basically tapped as a child. So I seriously am confused. Oh-and they have a jailer, Ms. Peregine who tells them what to do, every day..even though they really no longer children as they have been living the same day for about 75 years.
Right, so there is alot more to this film and I could talk about that and give a real review but I can't because of those facts. What the hell is the author thinking, how is this such a popular book..is no one else really upset by the romance between the children and the fact they live in what is basically a prison?
*also why the hell do the peculiars need eternal life if they can live in a freaking time loop for eternity? dude this story is stupid.
Monday, September 19, 2016
An open letter to Corey Fieldman
Corey-
I'd like to start out with all the fact that all of us 30-40 somethings have been rooting for you. We can't help it..you remind us of our childhood. The Goonies, Lost Boys, The Burbs, Ninja Turtles, Stand by Me..I mean you were in so many awesome films we watched as kids. We really want you to be successful. Perhaps as a director or a producer or maybe you could open a bad ass night club, I don't know. We really do wish you the best. When we laugh and make fun of you, we really don't know what else to do. I mean, what else CAN we do old friend? I mean its either laugh or cry at this point.
First of all let me say your health is concerning. You are entirely to thin. I saw you on some reality show where you stated you were a fruitatarian. I don't know who told you this was a healthy thing, but it is not. There is no way fruit is giving you all the nutrients you need, not to mention fruit is very high in sugar! Your face looks like skin just stretched across tightly around your skull..your body has no fat. Quite frankly you are either on some kind of stimulant or you just are not getting enough calories and proteins. Point blank.Its drugs or anorexia.
Secondly can we talk about your angels? Man, you are coming across like a creepy, rapey Hugh Heffiner wanna be. You want to know why Hugh got away with it??? Playboy. He actually DID launch the careers of several amazing women..Marilyn Monroe, Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith. What can you really offer? You can't get your own career going. The crazy way you say we instead of I as if you are married to these angels..just ugh..stop is it your girlfriends? or a charity..specifically for girls you want to or are sleeping with? You have them dressed as if they walked into the Halloween section at Wal-Mart too. Charging for people to come to your house to party with your "angels"..just what? For goodness sakes at least start a magazine or website or freaking something so it doesn't sound like you are taking poor whores off the street and giving them a place to stay until they sort their lives out.
Also what are you wearing. I get you loved MJ but again..as mentioned about Hugh ..he was freaking Michael Jackson...you know one of the most talented people on the planet. If he wanted to wear a superman outfit the world would have all started wearing superman capes to work..you are not Michael Jackson. You can not get away with looking like a goblin on a national morning show..and WASH YOUR HAIR. Seriously.
Can we talk about your album cover? It looks as if you took the picture with your cell phone and then edited it with some free web software and then printed it 1990's style on a card. Really? The song you choose is not marketable in the least. Spend some time listening to modern artists and what sells. Yes that is a part of being an artist. I mean you can make whatever kind of music you wish..however don't expect that to sell and be popular and help you fill stadiums. A real musician maybe wouldn't care if everyone loved him. They probably wouldn't have cried on camera about the backlash..musicians make music..but that isnt what you want to do is it Corey? You want to be a rock star. Being a Rock star is a full time job. There is no way you have spent hour after hour working on your singing or hired a choreographer to help you with dance moves..or worked with a producer to make memorable music. Then because success wasn't as easy as you thought it would be..you cried because people didn't like you.
Corey, that's life. If you make terrible music the world will tell you about it. We don't want you to fail but that was terrible, so terrible in fact that we just don't know how to process what we saw. I've met you a time or two at conventions I was working and your entire attitude was one of..I'm a big star.. but Corey hun, you aren't. You just are not that guy anymore. It's not 1987 anymore. You have to realize that was then, it really the only way you can ever be successful again. I know it's a harsh reality but until you deal with that fact you will not be able to press forward. Believe me Corey no ne is actually against you, produce something for us to cheer about and we will. Good Luck. (but also seriously wash your hair, eat some protein and stop being a perv.)
I'd like to start out with all the fact that all of us 30-40 somethings have been rooting for you. We can't help it..you remind us of our childhood. The Goonies, Lost Boys, The Burbs, Ninja Turtles, Stand by Me..I mean you were in so many awesome films we watched as kids. We really want you to be successful. Perhaps as a director or a producer or maybe you could open a bad ass night club, I don't know. We really do wish you the best. When we laugh and make fun of you, we really don't know what else to do. I mean, what else CAN we do old friend? I mean its either laugh or cry at this point.
First of all let me say your health is concerning. You are entirely to thin. I saw you on some reality show where you stated you were a fruitatarian. I don't know who told you this was a healthy thing, but it is not. There is no way fruit is giving you all the nutrients you need, not to mention fruit is very high in sugar! Your face looks like skin just stretched across tightly around your skull..your body has no fat. Quite frankly you are either on some kind of stimulant or you just are not getting enough calories and proteins. Point blank.Its drugs or anorexia.
Secondly can we talk about your angels? Man, you are coming across like a creepy, rapey Hugh Heffiner wanna be. You want to know why Hugh got away with it??? Playboy. He actually DID launch the careers of several amazing women..Marilyn Monroe, Pamela Anderson, Anna Nicole Smith. What can you really offer? You can't get your own career going. The crazy way you say we instead of I as if you are married to these angels..just ugh..stop is it your girlfriends? or a charity..specifically for girls you want to or are sleeping with? You have them dressed as if they walked into the Halloween section at Wal-Mart too. Charging for people to come to your house to party with your "angels"..just what? For goodness sakes at least start a magazine or website or freaking something so it doesn't sound like you are taking poor whores off the street and giving them a place to stay until they sort their lives out.
Also what are you wearing. I get you loved MJ but again..as mentioned about Hugh ..he was freaking Michael Jackson...you know one of the most talented people on the planet. If he wanted to wear a superman outfit the world would have all started wearing superman capes to work..you are not Michael Jackson. You can not get away with looking like a goblin on a national morning show..and WASH YOUR HAIR. Seriously.
Can we talk about your album cover? It looks as if you took the picture with your cell phone and then edited it with some free web software and then printed it 1990's style on a card. Really? The song you choose is not marketable in the least. Spend some time listening to modern artists and what sells. Yes that is a part of being an artist. I mean you can make whatever kind of music you wish..however don't expect that to sell and be popular and help you fill stadiums. A real musician maybe wouldn't care if everyone loved him. They probably wouldn't have cried on camera about the backlash..musicians make music..but that isnt what you want to do is it Corey? You want to be a rock star. Being a Rock star is a full time job. There is no way you have spent hour after hour working on your singing or hired a choreographer to help you with dance moves..or worked with a producer to make memorable music. Then because success wasn't as easy as you thought it would be..you cried because people didn't like you.
Corey, that's life. If you make terrible music the world will tell you about it. We don't want you to fail but that was terrible, so terrible in fact that we just don't know how to process what we saw. I've met you a time or two at conventions I was working and your entire attitude was one of..I'm a big star.. but Corey hun, you aren't. You just are not that guy anymore. It's not 1987 anymore. You have to realize that was then, it really the only way you can ever be successful again. I know it's a harsh reality but until you deal with that fact you will not be able to press forward. Believe me Corey no ne is actually against you, produce something for us to cheer about and we will. Good Luck. (but also seriously wash your hair, eat some protein and stop being a perv.)
Friday, September 16, 2016
Your Guide to fall week 1 (the pre game)
I'll be doing a series and each week between now and at least Halloween with some ideas for your weekend. ..a drink, a movie, and something fun for your weekend..I don't consider it fall until October so this is just the "pre-game". YES i will give a list of horror films to watch..at least two each week. I'll also list my top haunted house picks in here one week..and other fall trip ideas. Stay tuned.
1. Movie? Its time to get ready for Halloween. What about a double feature? The rocky horror picture show remake will be out in a few weeks so why not watch the original now?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgx1QZFNMz8 For your second feature..since we are in a whole singing mood now..what about Repo the genetic opera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br87eV_9nGI
2. Ready for drinks? How about a camel Apple Sangria? 1 bottle of your favorite white wine..
5 cups of apple cider...1 cup of caramel vodka....stir and chill one hour
1. Movie? Its time to get ready for Halloween. What about a double feature? The rocky horror picture show remake will be out in a few weeks so why not watch the original now?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgx1QZFNMz8 For your second feature..since we are in a whole singing mood now..what about Repo the genetic opera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br87eV_9nGI
5 cups of apple cider...1 cup of caramel vodka....stir and chill one hour
3. What to eat? How about grilling out while the weather is still nice? If you have never done a foil packet, i suggest trying it..anyone can grill this way. So you don't need grilling experience to pull it off. Put small potatoes, corn, sausage and shrimp in a foil packet with a little butter and Cajun spices for 35 minutes. Cut the small potatoes in half before cooking.
4. Sunbathe while you can. Pretty soon it will absolutely be to cold to lay around in your swimming attire. Do it now before its march and your cabin fever is a real thing. I suggest taking some good thriller or horror novels to get you ready for fall while you bask in the last of the summer.
5. Hit up the Farmers market. You should be able to get a great selection this time of year! The Farmers market is one of my favorite places. Not only do you support small local farms but its so much fun to see many of the home hot sauces and jams they make.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Fall cocktails you can actually make
Love cocktails but all of them on Pinterest have like ten ingredients and are completely to hard to make for your movie night? Its cool, I've got you covered. Here are my top five favorite cocktails for the fall.
1. Angry Balls-
Your favorite apple cider beer and one shot (or more wink-wink) of fire ball. I drink this all through the fall its easy and REALLY good. this one is probably my favorite, by far.
2. Apple Pie Shots-
Ok this one takes time to make but easy
Put bourbon, apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in a jar and let it sit a couple of days.
OR rim a shot of bourbon with apple pie or pumpkin pie spices. I have actually never made this one but I had a local bartender who used to make his own and let regulars have a taste.
3. Cinnamon Toast Crunch-
Rumchata and Fireball equal parts. I really like it, however drink it fast or the fireball and rumchadda will separate..and not look so pretty.
4. White Russian Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Mate (or any of your fav coffee mates to be honest) and vodka. I suggest thinning the coffee mate a bit with either milk or something like baileys if you have it. Depending on how you like it this can be a shot or a beverage. You could also do a bit of ice cream, Yes I actually drink this from time to time. Yes I feel like I'm drinking a thousand calories..yes its still really tasty.
5.Fall Beer-Mosa
Get your favorite pumpkin ale, add in a sparkling apple cider. If you have it try adding a stick of cinnamon and a lemon wedge..it adds a nice touch. You can of course do this for a fancy brunch with a sparkling wine and just apple cider too. There really is nothing better than a beer cocktail they are so easy and usually good. perhaps ill do some recon and write another blog on just beer cocktails.
1. Angry Balls-
Your favorite apple cider beer and one shot (or more wink-wink) of fire ball. I drink this all through the fall its easy and REALLY good. this one is probably my favorite, by far.
2. Apple Pie Shots-
Ok this one takes time to make but easy
Put bourbon, apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in a jar and let it sit a couple of days.
OR rim a shot of bourbon with apple pie or pumpkin pie spices. I have actually never made this one but I had a local bartender who used to make his own and let regulars have a taste.
3. Cinnamon Toast Crunch-
Rumchata and Fireball equal parts. I really like it, however drink it fast or the fireball and rumchadda will separate..and not look so pretty.
4. White Russian Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Mate (or any of your fav coffee mates to be honest) and vodka. I suggest thinning the coffee mate a bit with either milk or something like baileys if you have it. Depending on how you like it this can be a shot or a beverage. You could also do a bit of ice cream, Yes I actually drink this from time to time. Yes I feel like I'm drinking a thousand calories..yes its still really tasty.
5.Fall Beer-Mosa
Get your favorite pumpkin ale, add in a sparkling apple cider. If you have it try adding a stick of cinnamon and a lemon wedge..it adds a nice touch. You can of course do this for a fancy brunch with a sparkling wine and just apple cider too. There really is nothing better than a beer cocktail they are so easy and usually good. perhaps ill do some recon and write another blog on just beer cocktails.
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