Thursday, June 25, 2009

KING



My first immediate reference point to me ever listening to music was listening to the music of Michael Jackson.

I remember as a kid constantly playing the Thriller LP on my parents' record player.

I remember trying to do his dance movies and trying to perfect them in my room.

I remember staying up late at night [9 p.m.] to watch his music videos which would premiere on TV

And really I just remember how much of a huge impact his music had on my childhood and how it continues to this very day.

This is really one of the saddest days.

He will be missed. Especially by me.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

I AM SASHA CONTEMPLATING

man this sounds good:

“I AM...BEYONCÉ” - Meet & Greet VIP Package

* Front Row Ticket
* Meet & Greet with Beyoncé
* Photo with Beyoncé
* Special entrance for VIP's
* Limited Edition Deréon bag (including autographed tour book & more)
* Collectible laminate and/or wristband
* One year membership to the official Beyoncé fan club
* Onsite event management staff

“I AM...FIERCE” - ON-STAGE VIP PACKAGE

* On-Stage ticket in the Diva Zone - The Ultimate Fan Experience
* Special entrance for VIP’s
* Limited Edition Deréon bag (including tour book & more)
* Collectible laminate and/or wristband
* One year membership to the official Beyoncé fan club
* Onsite event management staff

“I AM...BOLD” - HOT SEAT VIP Package

* Premium PL1 ticket
* Limited Edition Deréon bag (including tour book and more)
* Collectible laminate and/or wristband
* One year membership to the official Beyoncé fan club

i wouldn't even know which plan would be the best to do for the Staples Center show.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Grizzle Bizzle



i saw Grizzly Bear at the Wiltern last night. A couple of things:

1. best show ever.
2. ed's voice was absolutely amazing. it filled the entire venue. i think i started weeping during "Foreground."
3. chris taylor is the master on the flute/bassoon/sax/or whatever else he plays live. him congratulating [to get a cheap pop from the audience] the lakers was hilarious.
4. dan rossen is a really interesting guitar player. everything sounds so bassy but it works beautifully.
5. chris bear goes HARD on those drums.
6. "colorado" was life affirming.
7. best show everrrr

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Stanley

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i'm starting to believe that Stanley Kubrick is the best director of all time. i can just stare for hours at the font style he used for his main titles and end credits

Dear glowing sun

you were way too hot today.

seriously.

sincerly,
john

Monday, June 15, 2009

Dear Natasha Khan




you are fabulous.

two quick questions:

1. are you a fan of The Wire

2. are you a fan of eating pizza

sincerly,
john

Friday, June 12, 2009

Deep thoughts #1

we generally want to have a girlfriend/boyfriend that shares the same kind of musical & film interests that we do?

i know i'm guilty of it.

especially if i find a woman who loves The Wire.

Wuh oh.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

It's all part of the game




One of my favorite scenes from The Wire. I really do miss the show.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Its on the tip of my tongue



There's something about this trailer for 500 Days of Summer that really pisses me off...Hmn I wonder.

He's back



I've always appreciated the more off kilter Martin Scorcese films (i.e. Cape Fear, Bringing Out the Dead, The Last Temptation of Christ) so this trailer for Shutter Island makes me very happy. Plus Jackie Earle Haley laying the smackdown on Leo should be worth the admission.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Puberty

I forgot how much I loved this video:



Takes me back to a time when playing video games in your underwear in the afternoon was okay. Wait, i think that was yesterday.

Monday, June 8, 2009

Master of my domain

Larry David and I share similiar views.