Of the Dead

So I watched Army of the Dead on Netflix, it wasn’t your traditional ‘zombie’ movie but its a bit boring. There are some ‘jumpable’ moments but I was bored. I didn’t turn it off, as I was committed to finishing the movie. I was surprised by the character(s) who made it to the end, but I wasn’t. Its a decent movie, if you want to see gore, and folks killing zombies, but eh. However I think maybe its a comedy? I definitely laughed more than I was scared. There’s one character that you’ll laugh until you cry tears.

Tristan Jonez.

If you do watch it, Let me know what you thought.

Run the World

So, becuase I am not watching enough television series, I added the Starz series, “Run the World”, which is a series, according to Wikipedia, about a group of friends, navigating relationships and the professional World. Its set in Harlem, and yall know I’m a sucker for On location sets. Being a black woman, its always love to see women who look like you, living they best damn lives! Although my life looks a lil different than it did when I lived In Washington Heights, and would be out with my friends until the wee hours of the morning, its nice to be able to tune in and relive that feeling.

In every friend, I see parts of myself, and I’ve also have been in the situation(ships) displayed on the show. I throughly enjoyed episode one, Now time to binge the rest. We’ll chat.

Tristan Jonez.

The Wire

I know we haven’t discussed the first season yet, we’ll do that this week/next weeks but we’re going to skip season two. I wanted to skip season three as well, but there are characters, and elements going into season four you need to know to fully appreciate season four. However I think we’re going to merge both season four and three together, bare with me. I think we’ll be able to really gain a deeper understanding of the show.

Next Week, Season One. Get Ready!

Tristan Jonez.

Feelin’ Good

Whats one song that you can groove to? No matter what might be going in your World?

Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Feelin’ so good’ is my absolute favorite song EVER! I’m sure I say that about every song I love, but its such a feel good song. Shit, I still remember the video. Jennifer walking thru the neighbor, then getting ready for the club with her friends. I loved it, the idea that, that would be me! And now that I am an adult, it IS me! Although I haven’t been to the club in forever. The song has been on repeat for the past few days.

Tristan J.

The Wire S1E1

“The Target”

So I’ve decided to rewatch all the seasons of ‘The Wire’, yes that revolutionary television show, that captured The war on Drugs and Crime in Baltimore City. My City. Sidenote, Its a bit weird seeing what Baltimore used to be, knowing what it looks like today. But back to the show, its funny the episode is named Target, because in the first episode there are many. {Two targets, becomes victims.} However throughout the episode we see numerous, from the stripper trying to create a John out of Dee, to the white boy attempting to scam Wallace out of coke, to Detective McNulty targeting Avon Barksdale’s drug operation. Everyone is in it to gain something. The episode actually opens to a murder, the target turned victim being ‘snot’, who had robbed the weekly dice game, but was never denied entry, although it was known, once the pot got big enough, he would snatch and dash. But because this is ‘america’ he was always allowed to play, although, just like ‘america’ he played by his own rules.

If you haven’t watched, you get no trophy! Go watch the damn show!

Tristan Jonez.

Boldtype

With “The Bold Type” premiering its final season in this week, I thought I would binge season three … thinking I had not seen it before. Funny thing, I did but I kept on watching. I know stories get retold with new shows but if you DONT watch the show … SPOILER ALERT! … Kat Edison choosing herself, over being with Tia or Adena so reminds me of that time on 90210, when Kelly was dating Brandon and Dylan. I cant remember what led up to them making her make a choice, but she chose herself. I remember them all walking away feeling a bit cheated with her decision but they respected it. Dylan of course, expressed how much he didn’t like the decision but let it be. Well, didn’t a few episodes later she pulled up on Dylan, trying to rekindle, but he was like nah its a wrap, cuz that’s what you wanted!

Well DAMN! I’m about to start the fourth season, I think its the fourth, and I am excited to see what’s going to happen between Kat & Adena, especially since they will BOTH be working for ‘Scarlet’.

Tristan J.

Can a person choose themself, when deciding between two humans, then choose to change their minds, and pick someone that they formerly rejected?

Dawn

Have y’all seen the movie, ‘Red Dawn’?

Cuz oh shit! I don’t believe I’ve seen it prior to tonight, but it was goodt! (Goodt = Extra Good) Of course I was in here, talking back to my laptop screen cuz whew!

Spoiler! Spoiler! Although you should’ve seen it by now!

When they killed the daddy, I was prepared for it. Blame the trailer! I was NOT prepared for Jed to die, although I KNEW he needed to. There was too many close calls, plus after he killed Cho, it was only a matter of time. I was sad but mostly because he never got the chance to build happiness with Toni. After all the death, and violence, they deserve, at least a chance at momentary happiness. I was like finally (!!!!!) Toni and him will have a moment to rest but them boom! I think I’m still a bit fucked up behind it.

Tristan Jonez

LDR

Love, Death & Robots.

Have yall watch this? Well please do. I started with Season two, unintentionally. However once I turned it on, it was hard to turn it off. I’ve watch a handful of Black Mirror episodes, but it reminds me of that, but animated. Each episode, between 6-13 minutes, have a different theme, but all within one of the main themes of Love, Death & Robots. I’m planning on watching season one, the beginning of next week, so there’s still time for you to jump on and watch so we can discuss.

Until then,

Tristan J.

According to Shelley

“Let me touch your soul, just like I touch your skin” Exposure.

I know our according to … usually is us breaking down the lyrics to our (My) favorite songs, and I started writing this with the intention of doing that here. But … I don’t think it’s needed. One of my absolute favorite songs on the reintroduction of DRAM, now known as Shelley. Have you listened to the album yet? If not, I’ll give y’all a few days, then sometime in the next week we can discuss our favorite songs. But today! (!!!!!) Go and listen to Exposure.

You’re Welcomed.

Jonez.

Corked (Obser)

It’s my second time watching ‘Uncorked’ … Sigh. I need Black fathers & sons to be able to have candid, if not candid, then semi honest conversations about what is needed emotionally. It was the same with ‘Concrete Cowboy’ the relationship is estranged because neither parties are able to even barely expressed themselves beyond anger. I’m not trying to oversimplify things, but we have to be in-tuned with our feelings so we can convey to others HOW we’re feeling.

Trust, I’m not the best person to hold these types of conversations either but holding these feelings in, were hurting me more than releasing them. I had to let folks know what it was that I needed from them, but then it was up to them, to put forth the efforts to make that happen. For me, I had to be, or get okay with people, listening to what I needed and still letting me know they couldn’t rise to the occasion.

Have you seen ‘Uncorked’?

Tristan Jonez

But Today.

I’m sure I’ve already told y’all this, but RENT is one of my absolute favorite musicals/Soundtracks.

Its been a while since I’ve listened from beginning to end, in order, and really had a singing fest. Yes, I sing all the parts, from Roger to Meme, I don’t care. I know my neighbors might be a bit annoyed but at least it’s still early in the evening. Imagine me singing, Seasons of Love at eleven at night.

Whenever I need a reminder, that there’s ‘No Day but Today’ I listen to RENT. I know we all put off everything for tomorrow, but today really is the day for all of it!

Tristan Jonez.

Also, Is there a Musical you just can’t get enough of?

M.Wilds

I don’t think I’ve been sleeping on Mack Wilds, but maybe I have. I’ve loved his album, After Hours. Lately I’ve been listening at night, before bed when I’m feeling my most feminine, my most sexy, and its a great body of work. Have yall listened to this album? I know he released his debut album in 2013, which I didn’t check for.

Currently On Repeat, Crash.

Jonez.