Is there any risk of brain damage?

Shit I Sometimes Say? ... Shit

2011-12-12T21:45:00.000-08:00

Although my main thing is always ask people to hold stuff for me because my hands are always full. :/

"Can you hold this for a second? Thanks"

Oh and I also say twinzies quite often too, but kind of as a joke? Not sure... This video is making me rethink my existence as a girl.

Modern Day Sid and Nancy in Rihanna's "We Found Love" Music Video

2011-10-26T01:30:00.000-07:00

Ah, this video just reminds me of Sid and Nancy (screen shots below). If anyone hasn't seen the movie, you definitely should.

Also, anyone find it a bit odd/funny that the guy has bleached blonde hair like Chris Brown does? HAAAAA, awkward? Comment on their relationship? I think so.

Anyways this video is hot, Rihanna is hot, the dude in it is hot, and it is very visually pleasing with fireworks, sparklers, projections on the wall over Rihanna, etc... I'm a fan.

On to Sid and Nancy Screen Shots! Why? ... Why not?!

(btw these are screen shots I did myself, so don't steal please)

Every Now and Then

2011-10-16T03:03:00.000-07:00

Wherever you stop along the way

I hope the wind blows you back into my life

Ryan Gosling Saves the Day with his Beauty... or his Biceps

2011-08-30T09:09:00.000-07:00

Just an average day in NYC, two men fighting in the street over a painting? Okay okay thats a little weird, but its NYC so there's gonna be some weirdos. I love how the girl filming asks "is this really happening?" BEFORE RYAN GOSLING AND HIS BICEPS SHOW UP! Then seriously, out-of-fucking-nowhere a man wearing a blue baseball cap and a blue and white striped tank worn specifically to show off his gleeming arm muscles. OHAI thats Ryan Gosling. One of the girls on recording the thing states "You know who that is, right?... thats the guy from the movie...The Notebook" then the other one freaks out, its beautiful. Maybe then she realized her video would be a youtube gem. Well, maybe not a gem, but TMZ and other news sites have used it. Pretty baller if you ask me... Maybe I'll start a fight with someone in the street next time I'm in NYC and hope for some dashing celebrity to come cool me down. HEH HEH HEH. I am so sneaky... but seriously.

TIME states "It's not enough that Ryan Gosling is appearing in almost every movie hitting theaters this year, now he's turning up in amateur videos of street fights." [Link] Hahaha!

The NY Daily News also makes a clever remark "When he's not bringing peace to the New York streets, the actor has been spending his time upstate filming 'The Place Beyond The Pines.'" [Link]

Several other sites, have referred to this occurrence as "Ryan Gosling Breaks Up Street Fight with Biceps of Peace". [Link] Bloody Brilliant.

Anyways, sorry I'm a little late on the bandwagon to blog about this, but I've had other shit to do. :)

And while we are on the topic of RyGos and him being a sweetheart saving the day, lets check him out being in asshole in the new clip released for George Clooney's The Ides of March... Every girl loves an asshole, or maybe the phrase is every girl loves Ryan Gosling.

Would it be safe to jump rope with a live electrical wire?

2011-08-24T10:29:00.000-07:00

Tom Waits, you are pretty baller.

Can you say SEXY (x1000)?

2011-08-02T08:33:00.000-07:00

Tyler Shields, you my friend have created a masterpiece of sexiness! This video, which seems to be a compilations of different video shoots including many extremely attractive celebrities and models, really caught my attention. It might be partially due to the fact that "All I Need" by Radiohead is quite possibly my favorite song in existence (I know, this is a strong claim to make, but I know what I am saying... I mean come on, its Radiohead). But in reality the rawness of the image really what has me interested, I'm not quite sure how to describe the quality of the image other than the word "raw". The image is crisp for the most part, but it doesn't quite have that professional feel to it and in this case I think it completely works, it makes the viewer feel as if they are right there in the same space as the subjects. Kudos Mr. Shields for giving me something worth writing about (since I haven't updated in a while).

After watching this video I was extremely intrigued in what other work Shields has done. So I read his wiki page and checked out his website. Here are some of my favorite photos of his I found, which are all rather sexy, of course:

This man is also a bit crazy and decided to stay awake for 40 days, 968 consecutive hours, in November of 2010. Sadly "Guinness World Records officials say they won't recognize his stunt because it's so difficult to prove and so dangerous to try, Shields believes he more than doubled existing sleep-related records." (AOL News) He also said "Would I advise anyone to do it? No, I wouldn't. Would I do it again? No, I won't break my own record. But I think it's pretty awesome."

This guy is way too cool, end of story.
Check out his website and portfolio: TylerShields.com
Every photo oozes sex, its brilliant.

The Beginning of Some Scary Internet Relations

2011-05-16T20:09:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wanted to make out with that anonymous guy or girl you met on WoW? Or maybe some hottie you came across on Chat Roulette?

Yeah... me neither. But that doesn't mean that some people haven't.

Check out this bro who has invented a device so you can MAKE OUT with people over the internet. NO JOKE!

The Awesome Blog.net explains that "you put a straw in your mouth that’s attached to a box connected to the interwebs. Then, roll that straw around with your tongue and your lucky someone somewhere else on the planet feels that sensation from a straw in their mouth attached to a box connected to the interwebs."

This sounds so unsexy to me... And really, I can't imagine it actually feeling like making out. Can you imagine what other kind of touch transmission devices are going to be invented now?! People will literally be putting their dicks into boxes! No one will ever leave their house! Think of all the people who find "true love" on the internet, now people are going to be finding hook-up buddies?! THAT THEY NEVER MEET IN PERSON?!

I mean pretty soon there is gonna be the iHorny or the iWantSex. I can just imagine Apple vs Windows competing for sex utensils for the internet. I'm seriously scared for humanity.

But maybe... on the bright side STDs won't be an issue, right?

May the 4th be with You

2011-05-04T00:27:00.001-07:00

HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!

I wish I planned ahead, I realized that I don't own a Star Wars t-shirt or anything. FAIL on my part, but trust me this weekend I will be finding myself some Star Wars gear and I will celebrate a couple days late or something. Maybe I will wear the shirt everyday for a year to make up for it (just kidding). Anyways, as a legit way to makeup for my lack of Star Wars clothing I've included some cool Star Wars related shit in this post. ENJOY :)

DISCLAIMER: I apologize for the image overload on this post, but they are all so great I honestly could not have chosen fewer photos.

One day when I was in High School I had a Star Wars marathon with my friend, Aliki, who LOVES Star Wars. She happened to own this cookbook so in between movies we made different recipes. We made some Yoda Soda, Greedo's Burritos, and R2-D2 Treats. Shit was tasty, but I think Aliki learned that I should be in the kitchen, because I almost fucked up the R2-D2 Treats big time. Buy the book here.

Here is a fabulous quote found on one of my favorite blogs:
‎"Last Thursday I went to McDonald's wearing a Darth Vader costume and bought ice cream. It was pretty quiet when I came in and the guy at the counter laughed out loud. Then I went out in the sun, I sat in the park and felt happy."
(via Niotillfem)

Wanna see some dogs dressed as Star Wars characters?
It doesn't matter I'm going to show you anyways... I'm also gonna add in some fun cat shit too. BECAUSE I LOVE CATS

(Original links: dog images and cat images)

and of course we need to finish it off with some gratuitous Megan Fox... You're welcome, and May the 4th be with you!

DEAD

2011-05-02T02:04:00.000-07:00

For anyone who missed President Obama's speech earlier about the death of Osama Bin Laden

also, the newest addition to Twitter:

Man, if they could get that shit "verified" I would laugh so hard

(Images via The Daily What)

... Anyways as many have said today, AMURICAH FUCK YAH!

(I picked the sparkliest flag I could find)

Bizness

2011-04-26T23:47:00.000-07:00

So my fabulous friend Michelle sent me this music video tonight. It's Tune-Yards' song "Bizness". Once again I found myself wishing I was as bad ass as a kid (the previous instance was with Willow Smith). Anyways, I think I found my tribe and/or cult if I were to have one (and if the people in this video actually were apart of a tribe/cult). I constantly wonder what I'm going to do with my life after college, and this is it. I'm going to wear face paint and make weird faces. I already love doing these two things so why didn't I realize this sooner. Oh and I also love dancing weird and staccato-like, OH AND FREEZING TIME...

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the video as much as I did.

... On a completely separate side-note (that might be overly redundant) ha! ... I had a machete named after me tonight. THANK YOU STEPHEN CODEKAS FOR MAKING MY DREAMS COME TRUE.

UPDATE:

What did I get myself into?

Cat's in the Bag?

2011-04-20T23:00:00.001-07:00

THIS CAT
OMG, is it real? Why does it look so weird? Why does it look like it just saw a ghost? I am SO intrigued.

This image makes me think of some crazy lady who carries around her dead cat because she thinks its still alive. Doesn't something like that happen in some movie?

Anyways, I wish I was COOL enough to carry around my pet cat... Too bad my cats are each 20lbs and live in Orange County while I'm in Santa Barbara :( I can't imagine a cat that would be chill enough to just sit in a purse all day, mine would flip a bitch, they would freak the fuck out, they would NOT be okay with it. Thats why I've come to the conclusion that this cat is dead. Aggggh so creepy! Aaaaand the girl's facial expressions are so plain and normal. I feel like this is one of those photos where its stating "You can't judge a book by its cover" ie) these girls may look sweet and normal, BUT THEY AREN'T! They are psycho and carry around their dead pets, and are friends with dead people.

Thanks for listening to...errrr reading my rant

photo taken from Terry Richardson's Blog

Wear an Ear Condom Next Time

2011-04-15T14:14:00.000-07:00

As I write this I am listening to Judas by Lady Gaga for the first time. I have to say its catchy I really like the song, I like the "ahhh-AAAAHH-aaaah" part right before the chorus, listen to the song and you will know what I mean. It is reminiscent of Bad Romance, but I'm not sold on the chorus. I feel like it goes from an edgy song, to the familiar pop chorus. However, I still know that after many listens I will be in love with this song. Also I can't wait for the music video for this song there is going to be some great religious iconography mixed with some controversy. When I think about it "music video" might be the wrong term for the short-music-inspired films Lady Gaga creates.

The song has a creepy undertone, which I'm a fan of. If anyone knows me they can attest I LOVE CREEPY.

Okay so the song just ended, and I love the ending. The line "JUD-AS-GAGA" is used repeatedly in the song, I usually think its weird when musicians use their own names in their songs ie) Sean Paul (who can't get enough of his own name) but Lady Gaga does it tastefully somehow. Maybe its because its not a "real" name, or maybe its because she usually shortens it to "Gaga"... whatever I like it.

Listen to it, give me your opinion if you feel like it. Enjoy.

UPDATE:
After 5 listens on itunes and reading through the lyrics I'M OBSESSED. I just bought the song on iTunes, and I never buy my music! (What?! I'm a poor college student)

I'm literally going to listen to this song on repeat all day as I flesh out my outline for my screenplay and drink coffee.
Also, I like the chorus now... maybe I'm crazy?

My favorite lines:
"Even after three times, he betrays me"

"I've learned our love is like a brick
build a house or sink a dead body"

"In the most Biblical sense, I am beyond repentance
Fame hooker, prostitute wench, vomits her mind
But in the cultural sense I just speak in future tense
Judas kiss me if offenced, or wear an ear condom next time"

OH THE CHORUS HAS GROWN ON ME: "I'm just a holy fool, oh baby he's so cruel"

GAAAAAH I LOVE IT, LADY GAGA IS MY SAVIOR

UPDATE #2: ... I wasn't kidding

http://www.last.fm/user/pandarexia

iPhone

2011-04-12T20:15:00.001-07:00

I dropped my Blackberry about a month ago and it somehow broke the audio and messed up the operating system so that the camera application wouldn't open. I could make calls, I just couldn't hear people on the other end. Its awkward having a one way conversation. I couldn't take photos (this really killed me).

I've never actually broken a phone completely though. I dropped my first Blackberry in the jacuzzi... but that thing still works today. Its a little fucked up but it works better than my second Blackberry.

Today I made the switch. After a whole month of torture being unable to call my family and my friends; always having to ask others to borrow their phone so I could call; being limited to texting loooong ass stories; I finally made the switch. I walked into AT&T with the intention of completing a mission. My upgrade wasn't for another two weeks, but I showed them who was boss. I said, "Give me the latest and greatest iPhone, bitch" And my wish was their command.

I am happy again. I was born and raised an Apple girl, and I am back in the comfort of my homeland. I tested the waters with a Windows computer, I tried out the Blackberry phones, but here I am back in the warm embrace of Steve Jobs.

America in Stereotypes

2011-04-07T19:12:00.000-07:00

I LOVE THIS
disclaimer: I did not create this beautiful piece of art

Maybe it is because I am an ignorant Californian or maybe it is because I secretly love stereotypes, without them humor would be less vulgar and probably less personal/more personal. Yes, I meant to say both. Think about it, actually I'll tell you (for fear of being misunderstood) less personal because you wouldn't be able to group together people to classify them and more personal because jokes would probably pin point people, which they can do now. But I personally think its funny to make fun or poke fun at an entire stereotype.

The artist writes"'America in my book' is an illustration of the United States, based on silly (and I might add ignorant) stereotypes through the eyes of a Californian (me)." I say HIGH-FIVE gurl, if you are reading this you should make one specifically for the state of California. CAN YOU IMAGINE? Nor-Cal vs So-Cal.... SO GOOD.

you can buy this print here on Etsy

WTF James Franco

2011-03-28T00:56:00.000-07:00

I want to know what's going on here, especially since the following pictures posted by James include naked women covered in blood with swords. View the rest of the photos here

UPDATE: I guess I should of watched the videos he has been posting too:

James Franco on WhoSay

UPDATE #2: Thanks for deleting the image and video, James Franco. Way to make this blog entry meaningless. For those of you who did not see the image here is a tiny thumbnail that saved on my facebook page, sorry I didn't screencap the image. I guess I learned don't trust James Franco, or maybe it was his PR people. Hmmm... I hope I don't get in trouble for posting the thumbnail.

Update #3: I found a larger image, and replaced the non-working image. Take that! haha

ST. PATTY'S DAY

2011-03-18T02:51:00.001-07:00

Okay so I'm a little bit drunk, but as I was laying my head down on my pillow to rest for the night I remembered that I wanted to make a Saint Patrick's Day post. And I deserve to because I am IRISH. Seriously, my mom's maiden name is McCormack! So here it is, as drunk as it should be. ;)

So last night I watched Leprechaun 5:In tha Hood with a couple of my friends. I gotta say this is a BAD FUCKING ASS movie. The Leprechaun speaks in rhymes the whole time, he smokes weed, he fucks shit up, he is my hero.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX0qvCEcTWw (sorry, it won't let me embed it)

I gotta say, so many quotable lines that I will be using the rest of my life.

"We're like Robin Hood, cept we robbin' tha hood"
"Curious aroma... tha BOMB??? , aaaah tha bomb: a friend with weed is a friend indeed. But a friend with gold is the best I'm told"
"Chow get down hard with his funky self.... Chow has the music in ME!"

I mean maybe, JUST MAYBE, I should have watched the first 4 before I watched the 5 sequel, but oh-fucking-well. I mean Ice-T stars in this movie, and he is basically a family friend 'cause my dad took photographs of him in the 80s (maybe 90s). Anyways, fo'reals in my house we have a gold record of Ice-T's hanging for errrrbody to see.THATS HOW BAD-ASS MY FAMILY IS. BUUUUUUT now all I want to see is Leprechaun 6:BACK IN THA HOOD.

So to celebrate today I made people coffee, cause some unfortunate fuckers still have finals (may the lord be with you) then I FINALLY got my eyebrows DID, I officially look like a human being again. Then I went searching for birthday shit ie) shoes and a dress. I ended finding these sexy-ass shoes that I TOTALLY LOVE. So I'm stoked, I'm gonna look hot in Vegas (in one week) I also tried on about 20 things from Urban Outfitters and nothing looked good on me, they are officially going down the shit hole. Good luck staying in business, my friend. I did buy a shirt though, but I dunno if I will wear it in Veg-ass... Czech out tha' new shoez:

&

DASSS RIGHT. I'm super excited for Veg-ass.

Also after Da-Lovely roommate, Paige, was off werk we went to McDonald's for some Shamrock Shakes. Fuck Yeah. The only REAL way to celebrate an Irish Holiday. And for the rest of my night I drank a fawdie, iced some bros, and drunk facebooked. I gotta say this was a good Saint Patrick's Day. Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig!

PS- In my drunken state I made Dave Franco my backround image on my laptop. The best part is... I'm borrowing my dad's laptop cause my screen is getting fixed. Sorry dad! (or you're welcome) also I'll probably forget about this in the morning, pleasant surprise? Yussss.

You're Just too Good to Be True

2011-03-17T01:25:00.001-07:00

James Franco getting a twitter/facebook was the worst/best thing that ever happened.

Paige, my lovely roommate, has to deal with me always saying "Oh man, you have to see this" a month ago this was usually referring to YouTube videos with cats in them, but ever since James Franco began posting photos and videos I am now usually referring to him. I HAVE REPLACED CATS WITH JAMES FRANCO. This is no bueno... cats should always come first. The worst part is sometimes the two collide, then SHIT GETS REAL. I'm beginning to think I should just change this blog to be only about me and James Franco, then it would be a little more focused than me just blogging about random shit (but mostly James Franco) ... oh well. World, you're just gonna have to deal.

Now onto the point of the entry. James Franco posts this video of him humming and then singing along to Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You". Although he is basically asleep, it's still adorable. Why? Because he is James Franco

James Franco on WhoSay

So after I watched that, I OF COURSE thought of Heath Ledger's rendition of the song from 10 Things I Hate About You (my favorite rom-com in existence)... For your viewing pleasure here is the late and great Heath Ledger stealing every woman's heart... probably a couple guy's hearts as well.

After watching this video, I thought to myself (and out loud to my roommate). What if someone actually did this for me? ... Well I would have to say if you aren't Heath Ledger, or a Franco, (which you probably aren't since Heath is dead and no Franco is reading my blog. No one reads my blog let alone a Franco. Aaaand lets be honest for at least one second: no Franco would do this for me even if they were reading my blog. I may hope and dream, but it ain't gonna happen) don't do this. It will end up being creepy. I would be freaked out. Maybe thats just me and my commitment/relationship issues speaking. Don't get me wrong, I would be flattered, but seriously a whole band playing the song? I would feel obligated to date the person who did this for me, and lets be real this performance/display of affection could never be topped so just don't go there.

Okay, so I officially have "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" stuck in my head. Lets give Frankie Valli some credit for creating a song that I will probably be singing all week long, cause (secretly) I'm going to watch the James Franco video at least five more times in the next week, I may even have to watch 10 Things I Hate About You. I mean fuck it, its spring break I can do whatever I please and I happen to like watch attractive men sing (to me).

Here's the OG song:

Which I'm going to note that the video has 3,619 "Likes" and only 26 "Dislikes". You 26 weird-ass, dumb-ass, nasty-ass people who disliked this song can suck my cock, or whatever, basically you are dumb and I disapprove of your existence.

So basically ever since I watched the James Franco video I have been humming and singing this song all day. And as a joke (or for reals) I turned to Paige, my roommate (the lovely one), as I was dramatically belting the song and paused to say "I'm gonna sing this song at my wedding" the look she gave me was a mixture of pure horror and slight disgust, so I think all systems-a-go for the day I actually decide to settle down and get married. I'll most likely be drunk, or at least drinking, so why not? I hope some police chase after me and try to escort me from my own wedding. That would be YouTube GOLD. Gimme 10 years. YouTube, if you're still around you better be ready for this.

Last thing I have to say: Muse covered this song too?!

I just started singing the song again and this is the response I get "I'm going go to bed before I punch you" -Paige Smith

YOU'RE SO HOT

2011-03-09T22:53:00.000-08:00

The video speaks for itself.

You're So Hot with Chris Mintz-Plasse and Dave Franco from Dave Franco

and if anyone has the connections to hook me up with Dave Franco... I wouldn't mind if you made that happen.

Lady Gaga Bein' All Sweet

2011-03-08T21:39:00.000-08:00

At a recent show (about a week ago) in Toronto, Lady Gaga sang "Born this Way" with 10 year old Maria Aragon, a youtube sensation who recently covered Gaga. This is absolutely adorable and shows just how big the Lady's heart is and how she genuinely loves her fans. She realizes she wouldn't be anything with out her fans and pays her respect to them. I love Lady Gaga and everything she does. She rages, she fights for great causes, and she is an absolute sweetheart. Long live Lady Gaga.

Here is Maria's original video which she only posted on February 16th and now has over 20 million views!

LOL

2011-02-26T19:07:00.000-08:00

It has just come to my attention that the image I posted on my last entry with James Franco napping with some kitties has been made into an awesome new image...

I hope this becomes a series

Indulging in some FRANCO

2011-02-24T22:49:00.000-08:00

I can't help myself, I have a bit of an obsessive personality but usually I get obsessed with bands... now its the Francos. I always knew I liked James Franco, ever since the Freaks and Geaks days. Now he may be a bit too productive for my taste but whatever. The more I read about him the more I like him... then one fine day I found out that HE IS A CAT PERSON. I swear I have some sort of gay-dar except its for cat people. I'm not going to lie, once I find out if someone likes cats they instantly get a gold star in my book. I can't help it. Don't judge me... actually go ahead cause I've probably judged you based on your opinion of cats. Anyways, I found out James Franco was a cat person when I watched Acting with James Franco, for you ignorant non-Francophiles (heh heh) here is the illuminating video:

Acting With James Franco Episode 1: "Sense Memory" from James Franco

This video not only introduced me to James Franco's love of cats, it also introduced me to the yummy Dave Franco, AND YES I REALIZED HE PLAYED GREG (THE SOCCER PLAYER WHO PEED HIMSELF WHEN HE WAS YOUNGER) FROM SUPERBAD. This lead me to finding out that Dave Franco, the less productive brother in comparison, also has a cat problem. check it:

Catblock (The Ultimate Co%kblock) from Toph Eggers

Seriously, I need to be part of this family. Or at least, I think we would all get along pretty well. Now that I have explained the background info I can get to what I actually wanted to post. CHECK WHAT JAMES FRANCO POSTED ON HIS TWITTER TODAY ENTITLED "CAT NAP":

I am jealous, I wish I had some kitties to nap with (with me up in Santa Barbara, I have cats back at home in San Clemente)... But seriously, this is how I know James Franco is a good person... Also his twitter profile picture is:

WHAT A MAN.

AAAAAAAAND since I'm being a tad bit indulgent, Ima gonna post this new "supervideo" (music video) featuring Dave Franco. Warning: It's cute, It's sad, and the song is mighty catchy. ENJOY. :D

MTV Shows

Now I leave you with glamour shots of my cats back at home

Simba

and Luna

k, I'm done now. Thanks for reading... if you actually did.

PRETTY EPIC IF YOU ASK ME

2011-02-20T02:53:00.001-08:00

I like it.

Sundance

2011-01-23T22:03:00.000-08:00

Alright so I need to write this fast because either one of two will happen: 1) I will eat myself to death, I just ate a whole bag of Snapea Crisps and now I'm on the prowl for something else to munch on. 2) I will pass out, as I just took a melatonin pill to help me fall asleep in approximately 30 minutes.

Now down to the point. I was checking out IMDB.com the other day and they have a special Sundance Film Festival section, so I went to check it out and they had some images from the movies playing there so I picked out 5 that I would like to see when they hopefully and eventually make it so theaters. The 5th one I actually found just on Sundance's website.

1) The Future directed and written by Miranda July
"When a couple decides to adopt a stray cat their perspective on life changes radically, literally altering the course of time and space and testing their faith in each other and themselves." - IMDB.com
-Um, sounds adorable, and I just bought Miranda July's book "No One Belongs Here More Than You" so I was excited to see this on the website. I also need to netflix her first feature Me You and Everyone We Know if I am becoming her biggest fan (before I actually delve into her stuff)

2) My Idiot Brother
"A comedy centered on an idealist who barges into the lives of his three sisters." - IMDB.com
-This features Paul Rudd, among other stars, being what I assume the idiot brother. I love Paul Rudd therefore I will most likely love this movie.

3) Salvation Boulevard
"Set in the world of mega-churches in which a former Deadhead-turned-born again-Christian finds himself on the run from fundamentalist members of his mega-church who will do anything to protect their larger-than-life pastor." - IMDB.com
- Sounds epic and hilarious I love psycho over-the-top religious freaks, bring it on.

4) Martha Marcy May Marlene
"Haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia, a damaged woman struggles to re-assimilate with her family after fleeing an abusive cult." - IMDB.com
-Sounds like a tough subject to make a film about, but I'm interested. Also the photos on IMDB are beautiful.

5) Another Happy Day directed and written by Sam Levinson
"A wedding at her parents' Annapolis estate hurls high-strung Lynn into the center of touchy family dynamics." - IMDB.com
- I watched this little video featuring Sam Levinson on Sundance's website and hearing him talk about his film made it sound pretty awesome. He says in this little video "I'm fascinated by communication and by the desire and the need to communicate and how often communication fails." Check out the video below:

Flash Mob Wedding?

2011-01-07T18:42:00.000-08:00

As weird as this sounds its oddly touching and reminded me of the wedding where everyone danced to Chris Brown's "Forever".

Fan Mail

2010-11-30T21:59:00.000-08:00

Fan Mail from Sean Christensen on Vimeo.

This video reminds me of my weird habit of saying that I'm gonna write people fan letters, and then I never do. I don't think I ever have... OH WAIT. I wrote Michael Phelps a fan letter. I wish I photocopied that shit, its probably pretty funny. And just to clear things up, I've been a HUGE Michael Phelps fan since his debut in the 2004 Summer Olympics. I was 14 at the time, and I got on a swim team right away in hopes of becoming an Olympic swimmer and meeting him (or something). Anyways I did NOT write this letter when I was 14 and I no longer swim on a team or anything, I did the team thing for a year or so. Anyways, right before the 2008 Summer Olympics my feelings about swimming and Michael Phelps came swarming back. I decided I needed to write him a letter before the Olympics started. So I did, this means I was 18. HAHA. I'm sure this letter was cheesy, and I was thinking about the same things Sean Christensen brings up in his film. Oh well. I asked for a signature at the end of my letter, and I waited, and waited for a long time. Then one day, last Fall (2009) I got a text from my mom telling me a got a letter in the mail from Michael Phelps. I was beyond stoked, I was at some dinner with my friends and I got so excited I almost cried (I'm such a weirdo). Anyways eventually when I made it home, I opened the letter and I received a generic letter and a post card size photo with a printed signature. Sad. I still love Michael Phelps, but I was kind of disappointed.

One of the fan letters I said I was going to send but never did was going to be to Hal Fishman from KTLA news. I seriously said this FOR YEARS. Every time my parents watched the 10pm news I would tell my parents I was going to send him a fan letter. I was going to write to him to inform of how intelligent I thought he was and how he should run for president because he seemed to know everything, and had a legit solution to the world's biggest problems. Sadly, I never got the opportunity to send this letter because he died in 2007. Which is why I decided to send Michael Phelps my fan mail in 2008. And seriously, I would nominate Hal Fishman to be president of the world. He was so great.

Dear LOVELINE with Mike and Dr. Drew,

2010-11-18T00:05:00.000-08:00

actually let me readdress this letter/rant/complaint:

Dear Dumb Bitches who call in to Loveline,
Why must you all complain about not being able to orgasm during sex?! I rarely listen to Loveline, the only time I hear it is when I am driving home from work late at night or for some random reason am driving at night time. But let me tell you 5 out of the 6 times I have listened to Loveline I hear some "DB" complain about not being able to orgasm, and how she feels its ruining her relationship. THEN, I always get to listen to Mike and Dr. Drew explain "You know its very common that woman can't orgasm from just penetration alone, there must be clitoris stimulation." I HAVE HEARD THIS OVER AND OVER. So now I will ask you DBs WHY ON EARTH DO YOU CALL IN WITH OUT LISTENING TO THE FUCKING SHOW?! You must've heard it AT LEAST ONCE! AND I GUARANTEE YOU HEARD SOME OTHER DB COMPLAIN ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM YOU HAVE. I swear, I'm under the impression that Loveline requires at least one woman to call in per night to complain about orgasm. Another point I would like to make, is HOW DO YOU WOMEN NOT KNOW THE ANSWER TO YOUR ORGASM PROBLEM?! COME ON. I MEAN, SERIOUSLY YOU ARE MAKING US LOOK BAD. And here is another question I have for you, why are you calling Loveline a talk show hosted by MEN for the answer to your body problems. YOU ARE DUMB. AND TO QUOTE ANTOINE DODSON "YOU ARE REALLY DUMB, FO'REAL". Get a new question, I'm sick of hearing the same thing over and over am losing faith in the female race as a result of this radio show.

Love,
Paulina

P.S. If you peeps have no idea what I'm talking about: http://www.lovelineshow.com/

Willow Smith is a BAD ASS

2010-10-28T23:11:00.001-07:00

She's 9 and probably cooler than I will ever be.
I wish I was just cool enough to be in the music video, the toddler is even cooler than me.
I can't wait to see what other music/fashion choices flow from this young lady.

FAV FILM STILLS

2010-10-17T23:33:00.000-07:00

So I'm a huge nerd when it comes to film stills, I follow a blog where people post film stills that they've captured on their computer. I love how each still is packed with loads of meaning and emotion whether the viewer has seen the film or not. I've always been interested in the phrase "that photo looks like a film still" (because I am interested in photography also) this is usually a compliment, and it must be because the images are so loaded. I've done my own captures of two films so far (I will post later) But I thought I would post my favorite images/captures that others have done.

Enjoy!

(100 points to whoever can name all the movies)

Rhino, Unicorn, Lover, Slave?

2010-08-16T22:26:00.001-07:00

This is reason number 3 for why it would rule to date a unicorn.

Although, I'm not sure why they chose the relationship to be one of dating because I'm not so sure if this relationship would last due to the fact the unicorn is a bit treated like a slave, or a slightly abused pet. But then again, I'm sure many of us can think of couples where the relationship has one too many similarities to this unicorn/human affinity (some more metaphoric than others) Eh, who am I to judge, I would love to date a unicorn.

Check out the rest of the 9 reasons it would rule to date a unicorn: http://mingle2.com/dating/unicorn

Tribute to Salvador Dali

2010-08-12T00:53:00.001-07:00

This is brilliant, I wish I thought of it.

This is also fabulous:

thanks to my friend Nikki who showed my this video :)

Scopophilia, Narcissism, and Chat Roulette

2010-07-11T19:56:00.000-07:00

(Just a heads up this blog entry was for my Contemporary Cultural Theory class, so some of the terms and such may be odd because they are specific to what we discussed in class)

Laura Mulvey discusses voyeuristic viewing pleasures in her article “Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema”. Mulvey also goes into detail about scopophilia, which encompasses the pleasure in looking and the pleasure in being looked at, and of the misrecognition that occurs between the (male) spectator and the protagonist (scopophilia in its narcissistic aspect). I would like to discuss the evolution of “the long love affair/despair between image and self-image” (Mulvey 18) with the constantly changing world of technology many people now watch films and movies on their computer, so a computer now becomes a form of the cinema screen. Also in today’s society many people have video cameras built into their computers for programs such as skype, ichat and the newest “video chat” sensation: chat roulette. Which leads to spectators becoming the actual subject on the screen and a whole new level of scopophilia and voyeuristic pleasures.

For anyone who does not know what Chat Roulette is, it is a website where one can video chat with someone random, and you can constantly change the person you are chatting with by “next”ing them. Chat Roulette is also notoriously known for being a place where (mainly) men expose themselves and masturbate while video chatting with their random partner, this is the example I will be discussing in further detail. The entire video chatting experience relies on a scopophiliac element, you are watching a person in their personal environment but you are also given the narcissistic element of being able to see yourself in the same window. I believe many people who go on Chat Roulette tend to forget the person in which they are watching/chatting with is an actual physical human being. The use of the screen is too familiar to the viewing of films, so the misrecognition occurring here is the opposite than the one Mulvey discusses. The other (on the computer screen), whom a person chats with becomes an object and maybe even a victim. The males that masturbate on Chat Roulette becomes in a sense what Mulvey calls a Peeping Tom: “fixated into a perversion, producing obsessive voyeurs … whose only sexual satisfaction can come from watching in an active controlling sense, an objectified other.” (17)

This whole idea of exposing oneself on the computer screen, also relates to Linda William’s essay “Film Bodies”. Williams explains “gross” genres pornography, horror, and the women’s film and discusses their sadistic and/or masochistic appeals to the spectator. If we were to evaluate male genital exposure on Chat Roulette in the same way William’s evaluated the film genres the person who exposes himself on the screen would be a sadomasochistic spectator. This is because the viewer identifies with the image on the screen (because it is in fact himself) and this exposure is in a sense humiliating, but he receives pleasure in the humiliation, why else would he be doing it? It is also in a more abstract sense sadistic because the sight of the man’s genitals is surprising and humiliating for the other spectator on the other side. The other spectator becomes a victim who must look at the man exposing himself (at least for a couple seconds until they can click “next”), but the other spectator is also a voyeur because everyone who goes on Chat Roulette in some sense is a voyeur.

I think this Chat Roulette example also relates to the film Peeping Tom (Powell 1960). In the final scene of the movie Mark finally reveals the full weapon attached to his film camera he has been using to kill the women. It is a mirror that reflects so that the victim can see their own fear and watch their own death. In the end he kills himself the way he has killed his victims. The Chat Roulette example is similar because the computer screen is the spectator’s mirror and their film device because they not only see themselves but they also see their “victims” reactions and that is where the pleasure comes from. Williams explains “fetishes instead of genitals, looking instead of touching” (Williams 6) which clearly describes Mark’s scopophilia in Peeping Tom, but in the Chat Roulette example I would re-appropriate the quote to be “fetishes and genitals, looking and touching.”

Here is a gross/funny blog of a girl who does screen captures of her on Chat Roulette with people who expose themselves. Warning: Contains nudity. http://chatroulettepricks.tumblr.com/

Food vs. Me

2010-06-24T21:06:00.000-07:00

For a lover of food I wonder why I'm not more interested in cooking.

Well, let me explain. I love food and when I say I love food I mean it. I could eat all day everyday and I'm really not too picky. I love fancy five star food and even the (not so) guilty pleasure fast food chains McDonalds and Taco Bell. I also love all genres of food, mexican, thai, chinese, japanese, cajun, bbq, american, italian, german, danish, southern comfort, EVERYTHING. (using the word genre has given me a new idea for a new blog entry) and I love meat (I actually wrote this about myself in a biography when I was in first grade... nothing has changed). Anyways, back to my point I would love to cook good food, but I've been let down by my cooking too many times to trust myself anymore.
The worst thing that could ever happen is slaving away for hours (or minutes) on a meal and thinking about it while you're making it and then when you are finally done cooking it turns out tasting bad or not how you expect it.

Just to give you an idea of the level I have stooped to I'm currently eating dinner which happens to be:
some frozen chipotle chicken skewers from trader joes which have been sitting in the freezer for probably 6 months, but they were surprisingly decent until I noticed some white stuff on them, I'm sure its just chicken goo but I can't eat it anymore
Irish black tea with sugar and soy milk
aaaaaand probably some yogurt or something cause I'm not full but I don't want to touch the chicken anymore

Here's another example of a dinner I have recently eaten:
a can of chicken noodle soup, 4 nights in a row!

I think I've hit the lowest low for food lovers, and I think I will strategically plan meals before I head to the grocery store next and I will make something great... AND IF I DON'T I guess I will be doomed to eat shitty food for all of eternity or become broke from going out to eat or find friends who want to cook for me.

By the way if anyone is actually reading this and would like to give me easy/yummy recipes please do so :)

2010-06-04T19:26:00.000-07:00

I'm currently studying for my italian final which I have tomorrow while listening to Led Zeppelin. The end.

Concerts and Such

2010-06-02T20:58:00.000-07:00

It's an exciting night in apartment D5. Paige, Giulia and I are sitting around being "productive". Listening to silly music and not doing homework. I should probably speak for myself though, Paige may be doing actual school work.

I am writing to share with the world the concerts I have found that are occurring in the Southern California area this summer:

There is the Summer Slaughter Tour featuring Decapitated, The Faceless, All Shall Perish, The Red Chord, Veil Of Maya, Cephalic Carnage, Decrepit Birth, Carnifex, Animals As Leaders, and Vital Remains in West Hollywood. (Please take a good read over the names of the bands. I think the tour title is VERY appropriate. I have not heard of any of these bands)

There is the Scream It Like You Mean It Tour featuring Silverstein with Emery, I Set My Friends On Fire, Dance Gavin Dance, and Ivoryline (I actually have heard of two of the bands, I assume they are all the scream-o emo-ish scene)

LIMP BIZKIT is playing with ICE CUBE. (who knew they still toured?!) They are playing in Irvine, Verizon Wireless Ampitheater.

Backstreet Boys are playing in Universal City (Is it bad that I kind of want to go?)

Taking Back Sunday (Middle School flashback anyone?!?!) is playing at the Wiltern in LA.

Also playing at the Wiltern THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS and SHE WANTS REVENGE will be playing. (I really want to go to this)

Billy Idol is playing in LA in August

And to finish off the summer we got Jonas Brothers + Demi Lovato in Irvine, ha ha ha... Funny thing is their show is the same night as MUSE's show in Anaheim. (I find this hilarious). Will you end your summer with the Jonas Brothers or MUSE?