Song of the Day – ‘The Boys of Summer’

  Things are moving in the right direction. Everyone I’ve talked to so far about Angel wants to help and likes what I’m trying to do, which of course motivates me and makes me happy.  It’s so many moving parts to make it come out the way I want it to come out.  I’m the Captain on […]

Song of the Day – ‘Lovers and Friends’

  It. Is. The Weekend.  Yeah, yeah, YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! [Intro – Lil’ Jon] Usher… Lil’ Jon… Ludacris… [Usher (with Lil’ Jon)] Yeah, man Once again, it’s on (It’s on) You know we had to do it again, right? [Lil’ Jon] We had to do it again, boy Want you to sing to these ladies, man [Usher […]

Rise

  “This city needs Bruce Wayne, your resources, your knowledge. It doesn’t need your body, or your life. That time has passed.” I’m a week into the current chapter of my life.  I’ve been writing like a maniac all weekend.  Scripts, and letters of recommendation, and film reviews, and personal notes to people I love. […]

And For My Next Trick…

  As this post is about me as a writer, let me do a solid to start.  If you’re a blog writer, screenwriter, joke writer, or a like minded member of our ilk, what’s the dreaded word no one wants to hear or be accused of?  Stealing.  There’s no foolproof method of course, but I […]

Song of the Day – ‘Another Part of Me’

Simply stated: another year, it’s been one of the best, and I wouldn’t be here living and loving the life without you.  Thank you! We’re Takin’ Over! We Have The Truth! This Is The Mission To See It Through Don’t Point Your Finger! Not Dangerous! This Is Our Planet You’re One Of Us We’re Sendin’ […]

Song of the Day – ‘Hollywood Tonight’

  Lipstick in hand Tahitian tanned in her painted on jeans She dreams of fame She changed her name To one that fits the movie screen She’s headed for the big time, that means She’s going Hollywood She’s going Hollywood tonight She’s going Hollywood She’s going Hollywood tonight She’s going Hollywood She’s going Hollywood tonight […]

‘If They Say, Why? Why?’

Let’s enjoy this peace, for however long it lasts… As I’ve been rolling over in my mind, not how, but why I’ve been enjoying this really long period of complete harmony in all phases of my life, the one word that comes to mind is: transparency.  When all this started, sheer necessity demanded that I […]

Song of the Day – ’10 Crack Commandments’

  [Chuck D] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 [Intro] It’s the ten crack commandments, what? Nigga can’t tell me nothing about this coke Can’t tell me nothing about this crack, this weed, my hustlin’ niggas Niggas on the corner I ain’t forget you niggas, my triple beam niggas [Verse 1] I’ve been […]

Song of the Day – ‘U Will Know’

  I’ve been keeping an eye on what’s been going down in Florida (again) last weekend, and at this point I just felt sad more than anything.  Among my own peers, I’ve noticed a definite feeling of ‘Oh God, now I fully understand that extra layer of ‘Please Be Careful’ that I got from my […]

Deconstruction

  Taking a quick break from reviewing films because I have to talk about this. A few days ago, Ava DuVernay asked the question all film geeks have had to think about the past few weeks (paraphrasing): can we still love some of these artists if we believe they’ve committed these universally accepted wrongs? My […]