We Grown Now.

I just finished watching ‘We grown now’ movie, and of course I end it crying. It was a journey, but I love how lighting played a role in itself, and the cinematography! Although I reside in Chicago, I couldn’t tell you what it is to have lived in Cabrini-Green, but I know what living in the projects feel like. I also know how it feels to leave your friend, when its time to move. Quick story, I remember in hs when I had to tell everyone I would be moving back to New York, I had one friend who was so upset, she just created distance and unfortunately ‘dumped’ me. I understand feeling pissed that someone who you’ve grown close to would no longer be within arms reach, but it hurt.

In the movie we have two best friends, Eric and Malik, who are growing together. Then tragedy hits, and both kids start to cement a bit more in their thinking of how the World is, and what it will be moving forward. A child possibly embedded in fantasy thinking? Daydreaming? A child rooted in the here and now, seeing what reality is, not for what it could be?

Now streaming on Netflix, it was a wonderful movie, that you should definitely watch.

Tristan Jonez.

Be the Resident

For the past few months, Ive been watching The Resident. Just a few episodes here and there, not really bingeing, except for this final season, as I wanted to just get through it. Towards the end the writing started to annoy me, and it too felt like they wanted the show to be over. All in All, it was a really good series, at times, the characters pissed me off terribly, but I’d say I grew close to the show. One character, Dr.Bell had such a redeeming arc, that I actually cried on the series finale.

Recently, since the show is now on Netflix, there has been chatter of completing another season, but I don’t really need one. Season six was wrapped up nicely with a bow. I won’t, but If I really wanted to know ‘where are they now’ I would just use my imagination. I tend to not watch hospital series because I’m squeamish, and I dont actually like crying due to the characters.

If you haven’t seen, The Resident, you should. It was a really good show, with full and healthy storylines, with fully developed characters. Let me know if you do, so we can chat about these folks.

Tristan Jonez.

DR, Resident.

I’ve been watching The Resident on Netflix, and there’s been a few episodes that have had me in my feelings but one moreso. So Idk if this is actual hospital procedure, but If you are needing a new lung, you FIRST have to have a support system of two people BEFORE they can even put you on the list. Naturally, I was thinking about my own life, and If that was my diagnosis, I would be dead. I know my niece would probably be able to assist me, but I would even want to place that much of a burden on her. Especially since she has her own life to live. Then there’s having a medical proxy, just in case something ever should happen to you, and your not able to speak up about the things you’d like to have happen.

You know Its really fucking scary outside.

Jonez

Super CELL.

Close to the time it was announced, I was so hyped for Supercell to come out, and BOOM! It has!! I just finished watching the first episode and I am just so intrigued, and excited to watch the rest of the episodes. I do think I want to take notes, just like I did for Snowfall, even though I didn’t take any for the first episode. I had to get a feel for it first, but feelings are now a vibe! And you know it only adds that its filmed on location in London. AHHHHHHH!!! I am just so excited right now. British series usually have Six episodes, and I dont expect this to be any different. Also, they are going to end on a cliffhanger, I can just feel it.

Jonez.

Something silly has been keeping me up lately, and that’s my sadness around the art I will never experience. And yes, I know its a silly thing to even worry about, but its MY silly thing. There was an exhibit, several if I’m being honest, that I wasn’t able to visit before it ended, and theta got me to thinking. I know its probably impossible to see All, even if I was rich, and had access to private jets, as I saw fit. Because there will be an abundance of ‘one night only’ affairs, and I know I wouldn’t be able to visit them all. There’s only so many hours in a day.

Plus, I am super fortunate because the amount of Art experiences I’ve been able to partake in, should be enough. And it is enough. This was just an outloud daydream? Idk, its something. But the fact that for museums, in my top five, two currently are outside of the US, with a potential being in Spain. My thoughts are not only on Art visually, but on music, and street art, in all forms.

Maybe I should start researching, and see what things I can place on my must see list. I also, dont want to give myself extra pressure. So we’ll see, but I’ll keep y’all updated.

Jonez.

Horizon.

Tonight’s movie was Deepwater Horizon, and it always makes me cry. Its such hard watch, knowing its based on true horrific events, and knowing 11 people died. Its hard to swallow that none of the executives were found guilty of their actions. AND the oil spilled into the Gulf for 87 days! I was reading articles on what experts believed could’ve happened to the break down of the controlled events, after the fact. Just a tragedy.

Jonez.

Vay cay tay tay

I have vacation starting tomorrow, yaayyyyy! But I have no plans to go anywhere. I was just looking at going back to London, but after seeing the hotel prices be what they are, I was like no. Then I looked at a hotel chain that I’m thinking would have some availability at a lower cost, they do, but now I don’t feel like flying. Sigh. But I also, don’t think its a good idea to just stay home. In fact, I KNOW that’s a bad decision, cuz I’ll just stay in the bed. I don’t really want to deal with passengers, so going to work is kinda out, but I need to do something. My big beautiful brain is coming up blank with ideas at the moment.

If you had vacation coming up, what would you do?

Tristan Jonez.

Fae Fae Fae.

Sometimes I do think I’m alone too much because I’ve started talking to myself, loudly. Well, technically I’m reading a book, and unless your reading the book with me, You won’t know what’s happening at that very moment. Or why I’m literally smiling from ear to ear at the current moment. I’m screaming!!!! I’m reading Thorns of Frost, which is the second book in a series by Krista Street. I just finished a series of hers, and I really like her style of writing. Yup, werewolves, fae, witches, and all the supernaturals I can handle! This series is a four book series, so yipppeeee!

But back to the original statement, I’m not sure how sane it is for me to be so invested in this book to outwardly be so … animated? Also, shit, its 3am.

Tristan J

But I think I’ll stay up for a bit longer, some news (in the book) was just dropped on us (the main character and I) so now I need to see what she’s going to do.

Brit Plez.

I’m back with the British shows, cuz they always seems to have me in a chokehold. I just finished, Dead Hot, well a few days ago, but I literally just finished watching Boarders. So lets chat about Boarders first.

If you made me describe it using American shows, I would say, Think of Fresh Price, but its you and four of your friends, and instead of being housed by your Rich uncle and his family, its a boarding school. And even though there’s a sprinkling of black students, all the whites hate you, and are just one second away from saying, fuck you nigga … then you’d have Boarders. HA! Actually I think I described that just fine!

And with that, Please Watch. All Episodes are avail on Tubi. Also, did you know Tubi is Free.

Jonez.

UK things.

I went to see Mahalia last night, and what a fun show! I missed her the last time she was in Chicago, because I waited til the last minute to purchase tickets, and they sold out on my ass. Granted I waited the last minute for these tickets, cuz I don’t learn my lessons, but I didn’t love the venue. House of Blues Chicago, is one of my least favorite venues in Chicago, even though it really is centrally located and has incredible sound, the view points aren’t my favorite. This time I was early enough to literally walk all three floors, and inquire about ‘upgrades’ which is stool seating for 100$. I settled on the second floor spacing right in front of the bar, and it wasn’t a bad view. The only down was this baldheaded mojo that was sitting in the stool, that was apparently drunk and/or high that couldn’t sit still. If I wasn’t concerned with getting escorted out, I would’ve hit him in the damn head. bastard.

See what I was dealing with?!

Also After leaving the venue, I got sick. So there’s that.

Jonez.

Lads.

So I finished watching The Gentlemen series on Netflix, and it was deliciously good! Of course, I only watched because of Theo James, but it was written well. And the original Score! Love Love. The use of music really helped to set a lot of the scenes in the show. Since its still fairly new I won’t spoil anything but the first episode will leave you with your jaw on the ground. When you meet Jimmy please know he is my favorite character, cuz he’s so sweet and sensitive but he’s funny af. I promise this is a really good show, if you’d like crime, and natural who dun it, and attractive people with accents. If you watch it, Let me know so we can chat.

Jonez.

Winners Circle.

The Champion family, is really getting on my damn nerves, especially the parents.

We already knew the daddy wasn’t shit, and even that the mother had her ways, but y’all, as a unit, they are too much. I really need the mom to stand up! IF you had a little bit of a career in the music business, and it was your man who sabotaged your career why would you let him have a hand in your sons? or your daughter? When you KNOW from experience he is shit! Please mum. Bosco, is a selfish ass, we know this too, but if someone actually sits these children down, and everyone have a conversation then we could actually get somewhere. Vita is not the glue, and If she is, she should’nt have to be. In almost every scene, we see she’s willing to compromise to see that Bosco wins, but Boy don’t give a flying fuck about anyone. The daddy will let him run himself into the ground, and Dawn (Bosch’s manager) will watch him do it, as long as the checks are abled to be cashed. Mum is going to lose her man if she doesn’t figure out and quickly what it is she wants, cuz daddy aint it.

Super Sick of them all, but I just want Vita to win.

Tristan J.