"TOWELHEAD" & OTHER "WTF" FILMS

 




I JUST ADDED A NEW FILM TO MY "WTF" WAS THAT FILM COLLECTION.

I KNEW NOTHING ABOUT THIS FILM EXCEPT IT HAD THE HOT AARON ECKHART IN IT & IT WAS A HUMAN INTERST STORY; I HAD NO IDEA IT WOULD BE SO TWISTED.

GLAD I SAW IT ALTHOUGH IT MADE ME UNEASY AT TIMES...

"TOWELHEAD" (2007 DIRECTED BY ALAN BALL)

Not for the faint of heart.
It's a bit "LOLITA" 2.0.
I was not expecting this to be so sexual-- (this is from a semi-autobiographical book of the same name by ALICIA ERIAN)
I suppose I should have had a clue knowing this is the same director of "SIX FEET UNDER", "TRUE BLOOD" AND "AMERICAN BEAUTY"
The actors are great, except the overacting of  Peter Macdissi (he's Ball's lover & is in many of Ball's projects/good looking man though).

 PAVEL-8-2 reviews it best (although, unlike PAVEL, I do believe the main character, Jasira, knows the power of seduction; however, he describes it well:

"I can see why many reviewers hate this movie. It's cringe-worthy to watch the sexual awakening of a pubescent teen, when her parents and other important adults are childishly self-centered, in contrast to her own childlike innocence, honesty and vulnerability. That contrast and that cringe are what make it real and relevant. An unnerving part of the story is that the protagonist is never a victim..."

Other films I recommend if you're into the head game, off-beat types are:

1.         "HARD CANDY"
Before "Juno" Ellen Page gives a riveting performance in this nail-biting "Misery" type movie.

2.          "TO DIE FOR"
For my money it is Nicole Kidman's best performance ever. A young Joaquin Phoenix is in it too.

3./4./5. Three Lee Daniels' films:

3.         "THE PAPERBOY"
Again Nicole Kidman is unrecognizably magnificent. John Cusack is sick & Zak Efron adorable. This movie is INTENSE!

4.          "SHADOWBOXER"
 When an assassin is diagnosed with terminal cancer, she decides to carry out one final killing, assisted by her lover and stepson, Mikey.  Nuf said !

 

  5.        "THE WOODSMAN" Kevin Bacon gives a harrowing performance.

Of course there's "Precious" -by Daniels too- bet you've seen this one. It's his most popular except for his misstep with "The Butler" last year ( it was so safe it was kinda of yawn for me).

So if you want chick flicks stay away from these but if you want your  mind f___ked  then by all means check them out. 

DON'T SAY I DIDN'T WARN YOU...

NEW MET FASHION CENTER/MET BALL MAY 5, 2014

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The First Lady looked absolutely radiant in NYC on May 5 while speaking at the ribbon cutting for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s costume center, which has been renamed after ‘Vogue’ editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. HollywoodLifers, what did you think of her dress?

 The Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC and Michelle Obama is already kicking off the day in gorgeous style. The First Lady took the stage for the highly anticipated ribbon cutting honoring Vogue‘s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, and we think she looked flawless.

Michelle Obama Stuns In Naeem Khan At Anna Wintour Ribbon Cutting

Michelle wore a gorgeous green floral dress by Naeem Khan. It was made of silk organza and it looked stunning on her. The three-quarter sleeves were perfect for the breezy NYC weather and it’s

On Monday night, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute gala, there were ball gowns, leg slits, white ties and trains. Lots of trains.

“The Met Gala is that one event where you can be artistic as you want when it comes to fashion,” said the actress Zoe Saldana, in a dress by Michael Kors. “You don’t have to worry about hit-or-miss. You just enjoy the artistry of the fashion.”

And plenty did. There was Rihanna in a white crop top and puckered skirt from Stella McCartney and Beyoncé in a plunging V-neck, long-sleeve gown from Givenchy, complete with a veil over her head. Sarah Jessica Parker, meanwhile, went for an Oscar de la Renta ensemble that included the designer’s signature on the back of her dress.

The gala this year honored the British-born designer Charles James, who revolutionized American fashion in the mid-20th century, and the longtime Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

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“Last year’s theme was punk and that was so wild and fantastic, but you’re going to see a very refined look tonight,” said the model Karen Elson. “Charles James defines taste and elegance.”

“Last year’s theme was punk and that was so wild and fantastic, but you’re going to see a very refined look tonight,” said the model Karen Elson. “Charles James defines taste and elegance.”

CAN WE LIVE FOREVER? & YOUNG BLOOD FOR OLD

Last Sunday I was blown away by the idea that we can live to be 200-300 yrs old & potentially live FOREVER--what??????

FIND IT ONLINE OR ON DEMAND

AND DO WE WANT TO?

We all know Morgan Spurlock never shies away from controversial issues--I think this is his most interesting one.

The program is called "INSIDE MAN"
This particular episode is called :

Morgan Spurlock's quest to live forever

The show is on CNN on Sundays at 10PM.  He bravely tackles  a multitude of world/human issues in  a very personal way--he's always an active participant; unlike other journalists who just report the findings, Spurlock becomes part of them.

 YOU HAVE GOT TO WATCH THE ONE ON LIVING FOREVER--IT  WILL BLOW YOUR MIND !!!
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHICS:

SWAPPING YOUNG BLOOD FOR OLDER PEOPLE (Sometimes called Vampire Therapy):

By Jennifer Frazer

"In what could have profound implications for understanding the process of aging, a trio of scientific papers published today show that infusing elderly mice with the blood of young mice can reverse many of the mental and physical impairments of growing old.

  The young blood is to some extent curbing inflammation in the body and brain, which is one of the main problems leading to age-dependent deterioration," he said. Taken together, Tanzi added, the new findings are "a game changer for sure."

 The young blood improved circulation in this region, which in turn stimulated the production of new nerve cells. When these cells migrated to the olfactory bulb and matured, the elderly mouse's sense of smell improved, reversing the loss in sensitivity normally associated with aging..."

 (scientists feel eventually this process can help older people rejuvenate & be cured of such things such as  Alzheimer's, heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and cancer)

VOTE !!! NOVEMBER 4, 2014 -SPREAD THE WORD NOW...VOTE!!!

 

 

 

 

 

WE MUST KEEP THE SENATE WITH "DEMOCRATS" AS A MAJORITY...

 LOOK HOW LITTLE THIS REPUBLICAN CONGRESS HAS DONE...THEIR BIGGEST ACTION WAS SHUTTING DOWN AND MAKING VETERANS AND THOSE WITH UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS STOP RECEIVING PAYMENTS FOR WEEKS--WTF? VOTE "DEMOCRAT"

WE NEED A "DEMOCRATIC" CONGRESS AS WELL SO IT'S ALIGNED WITH THE WHITE HOUSE

THEY WANT TO PUNISH OBAMA & ARE REALLY PUNISHING US CITIZENS...VOTE "DEMOCRAT"

IF YOU ARE A WOMAN, MINORITY, MIDDLE CLASS, COLLEGE STUDENT OR LGBTQ YOU ARE THE FRACTURED REPUBLICAN PARTY'S TARGET...VOTE "DEMOCRAT"

THEY WANT TO MAKE THE RICH RICHER & IGNORE THE NEEDS OF THE MIDDLE CLASS, STOP HEALTH CARE FOR ALL , REPEAL ANY MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE OF $10.10 AN HOUR, TELL WOMEN WHAT TO DO WITH THEIR BODIES, LET  CORPORATE COMPANIES DECIDE IF YOU CAN BE COVERED REGARDING CONTRACEPTION BECAUSE OF THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, NOT HELP THE HIGH COST OF COLLEGE TUITION, STOP SAME-SEX EQUALITY/MARRIAGE, STOP IMMIGRATION REFORM AND SOME-LIKE JOHN McCAIN- WANT ANOTHER WAR...VOTE "DEMOCRAT"

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD AND VOTE, VOTE, VOTE ON  TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2014...VOTE "DEMOCRAT"

REPULICANS ALWAYS DO BETTER IN THESE MID-TERM ELECTIONS--PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD NOW AND VOTE--PLEASE ...VOTE "DEMOCRAT"

 

United States Elections 2014

The 2014 U.S. Midterm election will be held on Tuesday, the 4th of November 2014. 

There will be a Total of 39 Gubernatorial Elections

 (15 Democrat Seats, 23 Republican Seats, 1 Independent Seat)

31 Eligible Incumbents, 8 Open Races.

 Congressional elections (federal and states congress) will be held nationwide. A total of 35 U.S.

 Senate seats up for election in 2014. Of those seats,

21 are held by Democrats and 14 are held Republicans.

POSITIVE PRANK THAT HELPS A WAITRESS--AWESOME!

 

 

Go to youtube and type in:

"Best Shift Ever - Waitress Receives Life-Changing Tip"

This incredible waitress is one of the most selfless people around and she gets rewarded at last. 

GO KARMA GO !

Go ahead & well up--I did...

More positive pranks should be out there--we can all laugh and then cry for the right reasons; tears of JOY.

"PRANK IT FORWARD" will donat $$$--tell your friends...

___Read on:______________________________

 

From "The Huffington Post":

"One waitress in California just had the best shift ever. It was a normal day at Los Angeles' Spring Street Smoke House, until Chelsea Roff received four incredible tips: $1,000 in cash, a free trip to Hawaii, a new job opportunity and a new car.

As it turns out, the extraordinary tips were part of Break.com's Prank It Fwd project, which aims to raise funds for social change campaigns. (The site donates $1 to nonprofit organization DoSomething.org for every 1,000 views.)

For the most recent prank, Break.com chose Roff because of her background and nonprofit work.
"She’s dealt with her share of life’s challenges, but despite them she’s dedicated herself to helping others, even creating a non-profit yoga organization to help other women," the site said in a released statement.

Now this is the type of prank we can get behind..."

Jesus Christ & DWTS

 

I wanna throw up !!!

I just realized that DWTS new "celebrity", Candance Cameron- Bure, is the sister of homophobic actor, Kirk Cameron (yea the guy that also believes the Garden of Eden existed). He has publicly denounced same sex marriage and what he believes "normal" is since he states that he gets all his information-literally- from the Bible.

Last night Candance made a big deal about all aspects of DWTS and her belief in Jesus Christ.

She wants to call the shots on what dance, what to wear & what her partner can wear all in the name of JESUS---give me a freakin' break!!!

I've had enough of their holier than thou Bible thumping !

Why the hell did she agree to participate in DWTS anyway?

I hate to tell her but there are gay people there and the show is known for it's provocative dances, partners and costumes.

WTF ?

 It's only week 2 and already she pitted the show against Jesus Christ- REALLY !!!?

GET OUT! Who needs your preachy self?

You will not get one vote outta me...

(update 05-12-2014 brought even more religion to the dance floor--who is voting this no talent person on?--get her out!)

I want the show to carry on & not let religion guide their decisions.

Let's  hope - dare I say pray- they don't...

HOLLYWOOD SONGS

Kinks - Celluloid Heroes - YouTube

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 My buddy James just introduced me to a song about Hollywood I never knew about--thx kiddo!

Anyone who knows me knows how obsessed I am with HOLLYWOOD--I know my reincarnation is from someone in the 1930's or 1940's.

It's a matter of fact I want my ashes spread over the HOLLYWOOD sign (still can't decide which letter though--lol)

It's no wonder I gravitate towards all things film & Hollywood pop culture.

My favorite Madonna song--no surprise - is "VOGUE". This song tributes all the major players in Hollywood's golden era.

Along with -----------"VOGUE" ("Rita Hayworth gave good face...")
I also love------------ "JUST GO TO THE MOVIES" (Whenever you are down in the dumps, try putting on Judy's red pumps...."). This is from the musical "A Day in Hollywood/A Night in the Ukraine"

Of course the old standard "HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD" is what most people know.

Yesterday my friend introduced me to The Kinks, "CELLULOID HEROES"...


Enjoy all of them (I just mentioned 3, there's a longer list) but definitely  listen to "CELLULOID HEREOS"--especially if you like less jazz hands & more rock. 


If you hear any other good ones make sure to let me know...