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My blog is devoted to ME. Yes Moi! Things I approve/disapprove of in my shopping, traveling, dining, shooting pics, or just walking down the streets of my hood (NYC beybey!). Enjoy!
Eff Twilight! That is what Stephen King is essentially saying with the new vampire graphic novel, American Vampire and we all know Mr. King knows his vampires (see Salem's Lot). Scott Snyder created the original concept for the novel and also contributes a story. Check out Stephen King's introduction to the novel here.
Gotta love a gimmick! The newest limited edition to M.A.C. is a small line based on four Disney Villians...Cruella DeVil, The Evil Queen, Maleficent, and Dr. Facilier from The Frog Princess (Wouldn't Ursula have been more appropriate?).
I do have to say that the lipglass and lipstick containers are very very cute.
Forget aliens and zombies, it's the robot/cyborg war we will have to worry about first. Check out this "humanoid" teach itself, yes you heard right, teach itself how to shoot a bow and arrow. Convinced scientists don't watch movies (see Terminator 1-4).
I know what I'm getting my boyfriend for Christmas! Check out these really awesome Marvel Comic posters found only at Allposters.com. The gicele Hulk print is so awesome. Nobody bite my style! Check out the rest below.
I honestly couldn't explain the full scope of this movie to you. It's just one of those things that you have to see for yourself. The basic storyline is about a pair of American siblings, brother and sister, trying to scratch out a living in Tokyo. The rest of the movie takes you on a visual rollercoaster, that at one point, I felt kinda nauseous and wanted to get off. I left feeling a dazed, confused, and a little high. All in all, it was original, and thats what I loved about it. Eventhough I (along with about 50% of the audience) totally missed the subtle ending, which the director had to point out at the end of the film.
Let Me In, is the remake of the 2008 Swedish film, Let the Right One In, which was based on the John Lindqvist novel. The updatestars Chloe Moretz (Kick-Ass).
I'm always hesitant of American remakes, especially of films that I really like. However, from checking the trailers and reviews, Let Me In may actually turn out to be really good.
Gotta give NBC props, Undercovers is the first major network action-drama starring two African-Americans that I can remember in a very long time. J.J. Abrahms (Lost, Fringe) has his name behind this series and the promotions have been ridiculous. I pray this show does not suck or they won't give us another show for another decade or two. The series stars Boris Kodjoe, who can hide mediocre acting skills behind his fineness, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw (say who now?), some British actress no one has ever heard of. They play the roles of married ex-CIA agents who get reactivated. Sorta Mr. and Mrs. Smith-ish? Check the preview below. Will you be watching? Undercovers premieres tonight on NBC at 8pm.
I can't believe I actually watched a CBS series last night. After staring at the posters for the new Hawaii Five-O series in the subway for the last month, I was kind of brainwashed into giving it a try. Hawaii Five-O the remix stars Scott Caan and hot piece of man meat, Alex O'Loughlin (Moonlight).
Nothing really cerebral about the show. Old fashion cop drama with a new twist. Last night's episode centered around Alex O'Loughlin's character returning to the island to investigate his father's murder. He is then recruited to head up a new elite task force and manages to break up an illegal immigrant smuggling ring by the end of the episode. Gotta give props to CBS for the hot Asian sidekicks played by Grace Park and Daniel Dae Kim (Lost) and for holding my attention for an entire hour. I'll definitely watch again if I remember it's on.
The Event premiered last night on NBC. Most of you probably didn't bother to watch because Dancing with the Stars was on, but I have to give a new scifi show a chance.
The first episode left me so confused. I didn't know what was going on and I was stone cold sober. The story lines kept going back and forth. They threw in about a million characters all at once. What is The Event? Who the hell knows! Looks like they are going to try and string us along for a bit. The first episode was filled with so much gobbledeegook, that I'm not sure that they will be able to hold most viewers, with the exception of SciFi geeks like myself that will give it another go.
*spoilers*
All we know so far is that the main character, Sean, played by Jason Ritter (John Ritter's son), uncovers some huge U.S. cover up that not even the President, played by Blair Underwood, knows about. In the meantime, his girlfriend seemingly disappears off the face of the earth while they were on a cruise, and he also has to thwart a terrorist plot. The terrorist happens to be his girlfriend's father, who is hell bent on crashing a plane full of people into the President's vacation home, full of party guests. You can tell he is under duress of some sort. By whom, who knows? There is also some hot Asian guy, chasing down Sean throughout the show. Not sure who that guy is yet. The lady who played the crippled doctor on E.R. is thrown in there as some mystery woman. Is she an alien? Don't know. All we know is the plane gets sucked into a vortex right before it crashes into the island.
Say What?! Yeah, thats exactly what I said to. Will you be watching next week?
Here are some noteworthy DVDs out today. Check them out and you can decide for yourself whether you want to add to your Netflix or Blockbuster queue, or if you are a neanderthal...rent.
Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp star in a new thriller, The Tourist. Angelina doing her Angelina thing, playing an international woman of mystery who crosses paths with tourist, Johnny Depp.
Not feeling homewrecker kissing all over my husband, Johnny, but the movie actually looks pretty good. Check the trailer...
Just a reminder, Book two: The Fall in Guillermo del Toro's Strain Trilogy hit the shelves today. Check my previous entry with regard to The Strain Trilogy here. I will be waiting for the paperback to come out, so if you read it before me, shut your traps!
Also, for Guillermo del Toro fans, he will be appearing at Borders Columbus Circle on Wednesday, September 23rd at 8pm for a book signing!
Devil - Part one in M. Night Shamalan's Night Chronicles. Just learned that he did not write the screenplay or direct the film (yay!). NETFLIX or BOOTLEG
Jack Goes Boating - Phillip Seymour Hoffman film adaptation of the play. NETFLIX
Catfish - The movie makers aren't really telling what this movie is about, the but the trailer has got me intrigued. Check my previous post. BOOTLEG
New movie out of South Korea, I Saw the Devil, from the director of A Tale of Two Sisters (The American version was The Uninvited), and starring my dude from Old boy and Lady Vengeance, only tells me that this will not be an ordinary serial killer flick. Check the trailer.
Now Top Chef is seriously talking my language...SNACKICAKES! Top Chef Just Desserts premieres tonight on Bravo at 11pm. The host is regular Top Chef judge Gail Simmons. Click here if you want to read up on the bios of the contestants. Catch a sneak peek here.
With the end of True Blood last week, most of us will be looking for a show to fill the Sunday 9pm void. Luckily, HBO has Boardwalk Empire ready to go. Boardwalk Empire stars Steve Buscemi (loves him) and is directed by Martin Scorsese. The story centers around Prohibition era Atlantic City. You really can't lose with Martin Scorsese and gangsters. You can be sure to catch appearances of supporting cast from past HBO series (e.g. Omar from The Wire). Check the trailer below. Boardwalk Empire premieres Sunday, September 19th at 9pm. Will you be watching?
Any lessons that need to be learned about being positive and true to yourself can be learned by watching Sesame Street. Try it sometime before you leave for work instead of watching the news, and see how much better you feel.
Good news (i think), I just read that the final sequence of the Human Centipede saga has begun filming. No word as which characters may or may not be returning. But there are rumors that there will be a 12 person centipede this time around! Yeah I'm sooo there. Human Centipede (Final Sequence) is said to be coming out sometime in 2011. For those of you who never heard of the movie, check the trailer below (or watch for free on YouTube). It is the illest movie ever.
Sonsofbitches!
How do you have multiple cliffhangers on one show?
Bill tries to kill Eric by burying him in cement along with Russell. Somehow Pam manages to rescue Eric. Eric makes it in time to spill the beans on Bill's original plans for Sookie.
Bill then invites the Queen to his home for a final showdown. Who wins?
Sam goes after his brother, Tommy, who stole the contents of Merlotte's safe. Did he shoot him dead?
Jason tips off Hotshot about the Feds and ends up getting arrested.
After telling his mother where she can stick it, and moving in with Jessica, they show Hoyt's mother buying a shotgun at a Fellowship of the Dead approved gun store!
Lafayette is still tripping off of V. Jesus reveals that he's a bruja!
Alcide is conveniently back in the picture after Sookie tells both Bill and Eric to beat it. Ummhmmm.
D&D/Lord of the Rings Geeks Unite! HBO has released a new trailer for their new series Game of Thrones. The trailer also premiered during the season finale of True Blood. Check it out.
I haven't heard of this movie until today, but I have to say, the trailer has got me intrigued. Listed as a documentary, I can't seem to make out if it's really a true story, or a thriller in the style of the Blair Witch Project. I'm just hoping that the ending is not a total let down.
Plot description:
"Don't let anyone tell you what it is... In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labrynth of online intrigue." (IMDB)
This place sounds so awesome. I never knew it existed until yesturday. The Animazing Gallery is located in SoHo and showcases animation and fine art works, some original and some limited edition, by artists such as Tim Burton, Disney and Warner Brothers.
If anyone wants to buy me the Tim Burton signed ink sketch of Jack Skellington above, its a steal at $12,000!
For you comic book fans:
Stan Lee will be at the gallery on October 9,2010 from 7-10pm signing and presenting works by Marvel artists. Also, on October 21, 2010 Neal Adams will be revealing the new Batman comic.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is upon us once again at its new home at Lincoln Center and the city is all abuzz. What I'm wondering is, does the average person really care? I can pretty much guarantee that the designers do not have the average person in mind when they create their garments.
With level of "brokeness" I will never be able to afford any of these clothes, with my "bigassedness" I will never be able to fit into these clothes, and with my "averageness", I will never be able to get into any of these events. So why are we (the average American) so enthralled with this world we will never be apart of?
Foxwoods Casino is upgrading a bit and opening a Comix Comedy Club in October. I've always liked bumming around Foxwoods moreso than the more chichi-frufru Mohegan Sun. A comedy club is just what the doctor ordered for those of us who don't really gamble. Kicking off the opening of the new theater is Patrice O'Neal from October 7-9th.
Check out the teaser trailer to Season Finale which will air this Sunday on HBO. I refuse to watch it as I don't want to be tipped off to the storyline. But here you go...
Check out the list of tv shows returning and premiering this week. Although I did get into Sons of Anarchy for a few episodes during Season One, Nikita appears to be the best of the lot.
Not really my cup of tea, but for those of you interested, Terry McMillan will be at Barnes and Noble Union Square (33 East 17th Street) today, September 7, 2010 at 7pm. She will be promoting her new book, Getting to Happy, the sequel to her popular book, Waiting to Exhale.
She also returns to the city on Friday, September 10th at 6pm at Hue-Man bookstore in Harlem.
The story picks up where the first book/movie left off. Stella, has relocated to Los Angeles to seek revenge for the death of her husband (the Josh Hartnett character from the first movie) who was killed by a band of rogue vampires in Alaska.
30 Days of Night: Dark Days is out on DVD on October 5th.
The 30 Days of Night movies are closely based on the graphic novel series of the same title by Steve Niles. I've only read the first one, but I can vouch that it was awesome if you are a fan of the genre.
Ok the last song I heard today while walking into the office was Juvenile's Back That Thang Up. It almost caused me to act a fool in front of security. While youtubing the video to post here, I came across my new favorite song (for today). Check it out...
Machete Robert Rodriguez' long awaited film starring Danny Trejo, aka That Mexican Dude in all the movies. Check my blog entry here for more info. MUST SEE IN THEATERS
The AmericanGeorge Clooney playing an American assassin hiding out in Italy, falls for some white heffa and has his cover blown. NETFLIX
Going the Distance Drew Barrymore and Justin Long playing a long distance couple trying to keep the relationship together...that's a stretch! CABLE
Documentary:
The Tillman Story Story of the pro football player who enlisted in the Army after 9/11.
Foreign Films:
Mesrine: Public Enemy #1French film. Story of international criminal Jacques Mesrine.
Last Train HomeChinese film. A family of peasants on a journey to reconnect with family members.
I am so excited and other vampire lovers, you should be too! The Fall, Chuck Hogan and Guillermo del Toro's second book in The Strain Trilogy hits stores on September 21st. Check out my posting on Book One: The Strain here. The Strain is still one of the scariest books I've ever read.
The Fall picks up where The Strain left off. After a vampiric virus quickly spreads across the New York City, turning the entire population into blood thirsty creatures. Only one man and a few allies are aware of the true nature of what's going on, and have pledged to stop it, before it takes over the world.
If you don't know, well now you do. Pick up The Strain at the library now before Book Two comes out. Trust you won't be disappointed.
Check out the new trailer for the 2011 Mortal Kombat Game, Mortal Kombat: In the Shadows. It's HOT FIRE. I may have to get back into gaming for this one.
Some people with a bunch of time on their hands got together, formed a group, and declared today, 9/02/10, International Beverly Hills 90210 Day! They've even formed a Facebook group. Eff that crappy new version they are playing now on the CW. I'm talking about the OG, sculpted hair, major sideburns, mile high bangs, cinched jeans wearing, 30 year olds in high school, 90210.
90210 was my absolute favorite show from 1990 all the way up until when Brenda left. Yes we hated Shannon Doherty, but we hated to see her leave. My room was wallpapered with photos of Brandon and Dylan that I ripped out of Tiger Beat and BOP. I even named my fish Dylan McKay. Don't judge me!
Bonus points to anyone else who remembers this joint from the BH90210 soundtrack! How cute was Jeremy Jordan?!
Happy 90210. Go home and watch an episode. It's playing all day on the SOAP network.
For those of you who watch, the new cast of Dancing with the Stars has been announced, and its very light on "stars" The lineup is as follows:
The Situation
Audrina Patridge
Brandy*
Bristol Palin
Jennifer Grey*
David Hasselhoff*
Florence Henderson*
Margaret Cho*
Kurt Warner
Michael Bolton*
Rick Fox
Kyle Massey
* denotes was an actual star at some point in time.
Top Five Predictions Jennifer Grey (she was in Dirty Dancing), Margaret Cho, Florence Henderson, Rick Fox, Kyle Massey (those Nickelodeon kids can do anything).
Catch the start of Season 11 on September 21st on ABC.
Ok so RHDC is a total snooze. I've given up on them. We all know that the Salahis were cast as the protagonists of the show, but even they are on the boring side.
Thank god RH Atlanta starts on Monday, October 4th. Let the hot messness begin! Check out details on RH-ATL here.
Bravo will be giving us a double dose of Real Housewives this Fall with the premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills on Thursday, October 14th. We finally have some housewives with real money. Bio breakdown:
Taylor: wife of a venture capitalist. Lisa: British born, owns a high profile design firm. Kyle: Former actress, aunt to Paris Hilton, married to a high end realtor. Kim: Sister of Kyle, also a former actress, doesn't appear to be doing a damn thing. Divorced. Camille: Soon to be ex of Frasier star Kelsey Grammer, considers herself an actress, Kelsey has her name stamped on his production company, so she's getting paper regardless. Adrienne: Part owner in a family owned sports and entertainment corporation. Married to a plastic surgeon and by the looks of her grill, she is also a client.
