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.

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.

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

Stanley

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

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

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.

It's all part of the game

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

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.

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.

Master of my domain

Larry David and I share similiar views.