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While searching for the movie of the evening, I came across ‘After Earth’, decided to rewatch the trailer to refresh my memory. And Will Smith has a lovely voice! Its calming, and soothing, even when he saying something that isn’t very pleasant, but I think I could listen to him talk. Are there any actors that you could listen to their voice forever?
Tristan J.
Also, Have you watched the movie ‘After Earth’?
Jonez.
So Spooky Season is here! Well I’m late in writing as Spooky Season started October 1st. However lets not focus on the minor details … Ha! Well I’ve been watching scary movies, in the daytime of course, but its been a fun time. Granted I’ve watched movies I’ve seen before but in my defense, I’m easily scared, plus I live alone so there’s that. This year, I don’t have a list, I just scroll through the many many apps I have then I settle on a single or double feature.
Do yall have a tradition when it comes to the holidays? Specifically Halloween? Yes? Then Spill the Beans!
Jonez.
So … I really wanted to see the Kaws exhibit at Brooklyn Museum this year, but unfortunately I missed it. Granted I hadn’t been to NYC since March, and it really was out of sight, out of mind, but I attempted to go in the final days of the exhibit. However the weather was not making that easy, on the week that I was planning to go, a hurricane decided to form, so most flights cancelled. THEN New York flooded! I’m like is this all just a ploy so that I will not be able to absorb the Art, I need? Fortunately I have a BFF who loves me! Although I know he went to enjoy the exhibit, he was nice enough to take photos, and capture the essence of the exhibit.
Ready to see?
Tristan J.
I can’t remember the last time I watched ‘In too Deep’ as an adult, but its a good movie. LL Cool J, plays the hell out of ‘God’, whewwwww such a great job. Omar Epps as J.Reed, definitely tipped toe the line, especially being undercover for years. I cant imagine the psychology rewriting his brain needed. Plus, although ‘God’ was sentenced to plenty of years in jail, how could J.Reed, Officer Cole, still be able to live life, without checking his shoulder for .. forever.
Could yall be an undercover cop? The adrenaline appeals to me, but not a job for me.
Tristan J.
What does your favorite city sound like? Feel like? Every time I think of DC, it reminds me of sitting in a smokey blues lounge listening to jazz. Or when I listen to jazz, it brings me to DC. Always. I know a City can be a vibe, but I’ve only been to DC a handful of times, and it always reminds me of a 1930 jazz scene … in black and white. I haven’t been watching ‘Really Love’ like I was when it first came out but I do listen to the movie’s playlist. (I created the playlist on Spotify) The music cultivated in the movie, accurately depicts all the feels, while accurately portraying Washington DC.
What an incredible journey.
What, if any, Vibes does D.C. give you?
Jonez.
I NEVER want anyone to be brutally honest with me about anything but I would like folks to be wholly honest. Purposely omitting, telling half truths, isn’t the same as being fully honest, especially when you’re an adult. I’ve lived with the idea, if I am asking a question, I am prepared to received the harshest of news. Once again, If I am asking, I want to know the answer. And its ‘honorable’ to not want to hurt my feelings but you can’t control the narrative because you’re afraid of what my following action MIGHT be. If you set up the explanation in a way that I believe something that isn’t fully correct, then you’ve lied.
And Nobody wants to be bothered with a liar. Tighten Up!
Jonez.
One of my absolute favorite movies, is ‘Raising Victor Vargas’, which is currently playing on Netflix. I’d call it a coming of age in which we follow the main character Victor Vargas in his pursuit to ‘claim’ Judy, the diamond of the neighborhood, however Judy has her own motives for ‘allowing’ the pursuit. I took a film class in high School, and this was one of the movies we analyzed. From first watch, I loved it! I even spent time in the LES (Lower East Side), and I have to attribute my love for the area to first being introduced by Raising Victor Vargas.
Have yall watched? If not, here is the sign to do so. Also, Been to the LES? Well, maybe we’ll have adventure time there, next time?
Tristan Jonez.
Have yall ever seen the WGN network, show ‘Outsiders’? Well If not, you missed an amazing show, with depth, and layers of everything needed in television. Unfortunately the network, canceled the series after the second season, which of course left us on a cliffhanger. I do think I may, rewatch the series, its being shown on Hulu, I believe. So fingers crossed cuz now I’d like to watch it, especially since the opening song just played on Spotify.
Please Watch it!
Tristan J.
Oh Em Gee! Have yall watched the Netflix limited series, ‘Midnight Mass’ yet? Whewwwwww! I started watching on a long haul flight from Chicago to Seattle, and literally finished in two days. FYI, I am not the type that tends to binge watch shows, I just like knowing the next episode is there IF I want to watch them. However I could NOT stop myself from watching episode after episode, even knowing I needed to get sleep. Episode Seven was Epic for me, left me with my jaw on the floor. I was speechless!
If you have not watched, please do! It was such a good series, the first episode doesn’t give insight into anything really, but somehow it gives you just enough that you want to push forward to episode two. Let me know how much you love it.
Jonez.
So yall know I don’t love Miami but I do love the beach. Although expensive, its a quick flight, and usually a chill vibe. One of my best friends planned a girls trip this past august, and I must say, I came through with the swimwear/beach fits. I’ll always be a beach girl, but yall would be delighted to know, I was out there riding actual bikes! OMG!!
Tristan J.
Even in books, my go-to is usually dystopian theme, its the same with movies. End of the World, kill the aliens, but try to save the World too please. I’ve been meaning to watch The tomorrow War, but Life. Finally sat down with my snack, and watched … I really enjoyed it! Chris Pratt was cool, but I loved the black characters. Have you seen it?
Also sidenote, the character Dorian aka Edwin Hodge, is beautiful. Such a beautiful black man. Fun Fact, His birthday is three days after mine.
Tristan Jonez.
Yall know I love blk and white photography, just an instant timeless photo. And when done right, when you get ‘the’ shot, it becomes a forever photo. So I’m always trying new (for me) things, this time I was playing with lighting, and posing. I honestly never know how to pose, so I just do slow random movements, then check the footage, and make adjustments as needed. This time I was in Puerto Rico, and the bathing suit I was planning on wearing, was not staying in the correct places, so I decided to still utilize the suit in my room. Without further delay … Also, Be Kind about my work! I’m sensitive about my shit!
Tristan J.
Jonez, Where We Going? 