If you've been watching the news, a Supreme Court Justice nominated by President Donald Trump went under fire when a woman who is now a liberal Palo Alto college professor Dr. Christine Ford accused him of groping her when they were teens.
They actually had a senate hearing to address this. 10 days after he was presented with this information.
Then an entire movement for women popped up, which was "Believe Women"
Are you fucking kidding me?
Ford cannot remember shit that night other than Kavanaugh allegedly assaulted her. No forensic evidence. She can't remember the place or date. Which is fine, since...you know...it wasn't a trial, only what the Senators referred to as a "job interview" Never mind big cleavage Alyssa Milano got a photo bomb seat behind Judge Cavanaugh.
Here is her pretending she doesn't feel the slight breeze on her crazy tits:
Yes folks, she's fucking nuts. As are all women who claim sexual assault. Because that's what made them crazy. Being assaulted by men. Then spending the rest of their lives making other dudes pay for it, by wild accusations with zero proof. I don't care if they speak out, but to blindly believe Dr. Ford isn't making shit up?! You guys are fucking retarded. And the fact that we are listening to crazy fucking women is even odder to me. No wonder my Dad stared at the ceiling in his Lay-Z-Boy hoping that voice would go away until eating time. Poor sap.
Now a few of you crazy fucking broads will accuse me of hating women or misogyny or whatever else. Well, you know what? You know you. I don't have to live with you. Or fuck you, or even friend you. But you're nuts on your own time. And you have to live with that. But the minute you make others have to deal with your shit...fuck off.
There is no doubt in my mind batshit crazy Ford isn't lying about her assault. Something fucked her up beyond repair. She is a dumpster fire NO MAN should deal with. Unless you are a dickless pussy which...flash frame to...her husband. Poor fucking dope got roped into this. And now someone is threatening them. Whomever is doing this...listen to me carefully...you would put the man out of his misery. You would be doing him a favor. He welcomes the sweet silence of death. Other than listening to the broken tone of Dr. Ford's voice.
I've drunkenly mashed on women in the past. Yeah, I'll never qualify for Supreme Court judge. I'm sure most people have. The Senate pretends they are beyond this behavior. They ARE this behavior. Men in power, like Trump and Billy Clinton nailed so much trim you think they were beaver trappers. That's WHY they became President of The United States. You think they gave a shit about you? The only reason why Obama didn't was because he was never given an opportunity. Michelle seems like Esther Rolle from "Good Times"A quality person who wouldn't stand for that nonsense (unlike Hilary Clinton).
Be careful with your lives, boys. Nowadays your life is ruin from a simple allegation with no evidence. You are now guilty until proven innocent. And that is fucking scary.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Happiness
It's a tough sell to a lot of people out here in Hollywood that happiness isn't fame or fortune. I continue to tell people, this town is about fun and excitement but very few have happiness. We all pursued entertainment because of something missing in our lives. In my case, it was acceptance into a White America. I spent a lot of time at the movies when I was a kid. And it seemed that I could communicate better through film. The struggle with getting this point had a ton of sacrifice. And I doubt very few are willing. There is a difference between enduring hardship and REALLY enduring hardship. Most actors have an amazing drive and ambition coming in, but the reality sets in at some point and then the disappointment and then...they find other ways to vamp for time as they continue to toil away at a role that will turn their lives around. This is hope. Hope doesn't bring you happiness in that regard. In fact, sometimes it brings you MORE disappointment. The ones who exhibit the most amount of enthusiasm I worry about the most. It's not that I don't appreciate the excitement, it's that, they are hanging a lot of hope on...anything.
Happy people in this business are happy to do what is in front of them. It's not glamorous or pretty but it's something that interests them and are able to make a living. I consider myself incredibly lucky to do what I do and grateful that my original pursuits were derailed so that I can be at this point. A lot of college professors who toiled outside of institutional learning prior to their return, find this type of satisfaction in guiding young minds now (though I think some bring their failed bitterness with them which is awful). There are a lot of teachers who live to teach. I think that's our profession anyway. Tech minds like to teach. I love making my videos now where I show how film gear works or what you can do with the gear you have. The tutorials are a fun way for discussion (I learn much myself). To me, this comes with no paycheck but if I've helped ONE person, it means more to me than living in a mansion in the hills.
The thing I hear most, and a LOT don't get. The Hollywood hills home and the nice clothes and cars that entice many coming here...that is temporary. A great deal of satisfaction comes from accepting what is in front of you and appreciating that you are in pursuit of something. That is true happiness. It's a underlying sense that you are where you are suppose to be.
This came at the realization that I struggled a lot when I was at my most drunk. Wondering things like "What the fuck am I doing out here, this place sucks?" Or "people are fucking retards out here, they're doing it all wrong." A TON of young people continue to think this way, and they will struggle as well. What finally dawned on me is that I needed to put my money where my big mouth was and just...do. Don't worry about acceptance, criticism, praise...just do (not do "it" since that's trademarked). The greatest moment for me was that nothing or nobody was guiding me into this path, it was for me to do. And most in this business are doing the same. Just making it for themselves, instead of waiting for others to find them. Being proactive in your life (and in this business) means a hustle...ONLY if that's your goal. The other goal (and one I find much more healthier)...do everything for yourself. When you are in this town, riches and slick shiny things, fast big breasted hot women and handsome men are distractions to the core of your happiness. What I really believe most people want is control of their happiness. It's not a pursuit (as I may have mentioned before). It's a being. I know a lot of hard liners simply say, you are not in this world to be happy. This is true, because it is fleeting. But you can make yourself have better days rather than not.
No one or nothing is going to make you happy, if you don't first deeply enjoy the fact that you are alive, breathing and can function for some other cause. Being needed as a function of the world YOU see. Not that anyone else does (Hollywood does that to you too). There is no agenda to happiness other than enjoying the short time you are here. It's not "fun." Because even that is quick. Not even experiences, because people move on. But the satisfaction you give yourself to like what you do and take pride in it.
I can readily admit, having stopped drinking was the beginning of this search for fulfillment. It clouds the reality of life. And life is pretty damn cool.
Happy people in this business are happy to do what is in front of them. It's not glamorous or pretty but it's something that interests them and are able to make a living. I consider myself incredibly lucky to do what I do and grateful that my original pursuits were derailed so that I can be at this point. A lot of college professors who toiled outside of institutional learning prior to their return, find this type of satisfaction in guiding young minds now (though I think some bring their failed bitterness with them which is awful). There are a lot of teachers who live to teach. I think that's our profession anyway. Tech minds like to teach. I love making my videos now where I show how film gear works or what you can do with the gear you have. The tutorials are a fun way for discussion (I learn much myself). To me, this comes with no paycheck but if I've helped ONE person, it means more to me than living in a mansion in the hills.
The thing I hear most, and a LOT don't get. The Hollywood hills home and the nice clothes and cars that entice many coming here...that is temporary. A great deal of satisfaction comes from accepting what is in front of you and appreciating that you are in pursuit of something. That is true happiness. It's a underlying sense that you are where you are suppose to be.
This came at the realization that I struggled a lot when I was at my most drunk. Wondering things like "What the fuck am I doing out here, this place sucks?" Or "people are fucking retards out here, they're doing it all wrong." A TON of young people continue to think this way, and they will struggle as well. What finally dawned on me is that I needed to put my money where my big mouth was and just...do. Don't worry about acceptance, criticism, praise...just do (not do "it" since that's trademarked). The greatest moment for me was that nothing or nobody was guiding me into this path, it was for me to do. And most in this business are doing the same. Just making it for themselves, instead of waiting for others to find them. Being proactive in your life (and in this business) means a hustle...ONLY if that's your goal. The other goal (and one I find much more healthier)...do everything for yourself. When you are in this town, riches and slick shiny things, fast big breasted hot women and handsome men are distractions to the core of your happiness. What I really believe most people want is control of their happiness. It's not a pursuit (as I may have mentioned before). It's a being. I know a lot of hard liners simply say, you are not in this world to be happy. This is true, because it is fleeting. But you can make yourself have better days rather than not.
No one or nothing is going to make you happy, if you don't first deeply enjoy the fact that you are alive, breathing and can function for some other cause. Being needed as a function of the world YOU see. Not that anyone else does (Hollywood does that to you too). There is no agenda to happiness other than enjoying the short time you are here. It's not "fun." Because even that is quick. Not even experiences, because people move on. But the satisfaction you give yourself to like what you do and take pride in it.
I can readily admit, having stopped drinking was the beginning of this search for fulfillment. It clouds the reality of life. And life is pretty damn cool.
Sunday, September 23, 2018
"I Feel Attacked"
So said the homo at the gym when he asked me about Justice Cavanaugh and my reply was "Who gives a fuck"
This is what I'm dealing with. For one, he assumed I agreed with his world, since I'm brown and...okay. Guess that's a thing. Insulting but okay. Second...what the fuck did this dude do anyway. From what I read he assaulted a 15 year old girl when they were both in high school. Though it seems she can't remember shit, but is going to testify next week about it. Really? Is this all the political party I left has? This is incredibly sad that they are throwing everything and the kitchen sink to keep this guy from being a Supreme Court Justice. By the way, they can only interpret the Constitution and not, you know change long range policy. Or something like that. Honestly...who the fuck does care? Idiots really. This pheenook felt attacked because I told him I didn't give a fuck. This is the mentality of a hysterical woman who is oversensitive about...everything. This is the hysterics that drive the Left that I can't stand anymore. I even went as far as to tell him, "Look, Nancy-boy, this retarded gun nut at work sounds JUST LIKE YOU. Convinced the country is in domino effect." These fucking queer ass hysterics are what makes normal people shut down. And, yes, I agree doing nothing and letting things go with the flow isn't being proactive about a cause. But maybe the cynics out there will boot me from their club. Since I actually have faith in the American people to do the right thing. I mean, LEGAL American people.
This comes from being an immigrant who came here the right way and loves America and what it gave me. To those who've come here under duress, I feel your pain, but embrace the culture. It's fucking great. Football, wings and fake breasted women.
This is what I'm dealing with. For one, he assumed I agreed with his world, since I'm brown and...okay. Guess that's a thing. Insulting but okay. Second...what the fuck did this dude do anyway. From what I read he assaulted a 15 year old girl when they were both in high school. Though it seems she can't remember shit, but is going to testify next week about it. Really? Is this all the political party I left has? This is incredibly sad that they are throwing everything and the kitchen sink to keep this guy from being a Supreme Court Justice. By the way, they can only interpret the Constitution and not, you know change long range policy. Or something like that. Honestly...who the fuck does care? Idiots really. This pheenook felt attacked because I told him I didn't give a fuck. This is the mentality of a hysterical woman who is oversensitive about...everything. This is the hysterics that drive the Left that I can't stand anymore. I even went as far as to tell him, "Look, Nancy-boy, this retarded gun nut at work sounds JUST LIKE YOU. Convinced the country is in domino effect." These fucking queer ass hysterics are what makes normal people shut down. And, yes, I agree doing nothing and letting things go with the flow isn't being proactive about a cause. But maybe the cynics out there will boot me from their club. Since I actually have faith in the American people to do the right thing. I mean, LEGAL American people.
This comes from being an immigrant who came here the right way and loves America and what it gave me. To those who've come here under duress, I feel your pain, but embrace the culture. It's fucking great. Football, wings and fake breasted women.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Michael Moore
I love Michael Moore movies. They're stupid and combative towards the corporations and it is purely agenda based. He won an Academy Award for documentary that wasn't even a documentary. It was a puff piece to get rid of guns. Or how silly Americans are for loving their guns like a child. I agree with that. Americans are too fixated on their neighbor out to get them. Perhaps that's true. I don't like to think so. I'm going to go on a tangent here, but I promise it makes sense later (I hope)...
This fucking queer (homos like arguing with me for some reason) at the gym argued with me about this new thing with the Supreme Court justice judge who was accused of sexual assault when he was 17 and she was 15. This occurred in the 1980's. His stance was that we should be held accountable for actions of that long. Yes, I do agree if it's something like murder, but I doubt this was the case of her feeling the bite of the issue this many years later. Perhaps she did and it changed the trajectory of her life. Doubt it. But so many suspicious questions abound. Which is precisely what the Democrats (specifically Dianne Feinstein) wanted. To delay the confirmation hearing for nothing than to irritate the Republicans. Personally, how did the Left get so old and bitter? They were party animals who...rocked the house. They have become the party that...is a complete wet blanket. By saying this, I can hear some Lefties blowing their stack about how I condone rape. Really? I condone partying your ass off (though I am too old to do so and leave it to the ones who can). The discrepancy of the former Democratic party is what is very confusing.
So, it is said, Michael Moore also blames the Left for losing the election in 2016. Allegations of the DNC (which proven to be true) taking money from the Clintons to win the nomination (that's not cool, dude). And now whining incessantly that you couldn't beat someone who is as vile as Trump. In that case, I gotta check out his new project "Fahrenheit 11/9" Most likely it bashes conservative values. And that's fine. They're a little too Betty Homemaker vanilla. Wholesome isn't bad. But I'm sure the Left like to believe buttoned-up Sally likes to thrash on a pole every once in a while.
The media wants us to be divided. We're not that different. Seriously. Dumb people think we are. And want it to be really divisive. I just want to crack wise again without having to follow up with looking around to see whom I've offended.
This fucking queer (homos like arguing with me for some reason) at the gym argued with me about this new thing with the Supreme Court justice judge who was accused of sexual assault when he was 17 and she was 15. This occurred in the 1980's. His stance was that we should be held accountable for actions of that long. Yes, I do agree if it's something like murder, but I doubt this was the case of her feeling the bite of the issue this many years later. Perhaps she did and it changed the trajectory of her life. Doubt it. But so many suspicious questions abound. Which is precisely what the Democrats (specifically Dianne Feinstein) wanted. To delay the confirmation hearing for nothing than to irritate the Republicans. Personally, how did the Left get so old and bitter? They were party animals who...rocked the house. They have become the party that...is a complete wet blanket. By saying this, I can hear some Lefties blowing their stack about how I condone rape. Really? I condone partying your ass off (though I am too old to do so and leave it to the ones who can). The discrepancy of the former Democratic party is what is very confusing.
So, it is said, Michael Moore also blames the Left for losing the election in 2016. Allegations of the DNC (which proven to be true) taking money from the Clintons to win the nomination (that's not cool, dude). And now whining incessantly that you couldn't beat someone who is as vile as Trump. In that case, I gotta check out his new project "Fahrenheit 11/9" Most likely it bashes conservative values. And that's fine. They're a little too Betty Homemaker vanilla. Wholesome isn't bad. But I'm sure the Left like to believe buttoned-up Sally likes to thrash on a pole every once in a while.
The media wants us to be divided. We're not that different. Seriously. Dumb people think we are. And want it to be really divisive. I just want to crack wise again without having to follow up with looking around to see whom I've offended.
Sunday, September 16, 2018
So Out Of Touch
Poor stupid fuck Anne Hathaway. Hey, did you know her fiancee went to prison for money laundering and fraud? Yeah, we know you're a terrible judge of character but:
“I think I’m probably walking around like most people right now. I’m pretty shell shocked by what I see every day, what I hear everyday,” said the star. “And I really don’t like to admit this, but I get scared.”
Speaking to the ladies, gentlemen and “gentlethem,” the Oscar winner denounced white, straight and cisgender privilege.
“It is important to acknowledge with the exception of [not] being a cisgender male, everything about how I was born has put me at the current center of a damaging and widely accepted myth,” she said.
“That myth is that gayness orbits around straightness, transgender orbits around cisgender, and that all races orbit around whiteness.”
She learned to reject this idea when she spent time with her older brother, who is gay, and the LGBTQ community.
“I appreciate this community because together we are not going to just question this myth, we are going to destroy it,” she told the crowd.
“Let’s tear this world apart and build a better one.”
Seriously lady, shut your fucking botox'd lips up. Perhaps it's because she's never made anything I found remotely entertaining that I say this. More importantly, no one gives a fuck about queers anymore. They have more rights than I do. That's for sure. But you won't run a fucking benefit for me. Or people who think like me. Because we know you're completely full of shit. Yes. we understand you see that you are privileged. Or something like that. But, being pretty doesn't mean people listen to you. I guess for me to shit on you means I, at least, do.
Focus on making better movies, dude. You're an awful actress, despite the Oscar you got for playing...a whore. Yes, you shaved your head and played a whore and won the Oscar. Most of the actresses in this fucking town probably anointed you the example to follow.
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Times Have Changed For Entertainers
If you've read any article about creative rights of an artist pre-2000 you'd see that most storytellers back then were painfully suspicious of the political correctness movement. Yes, folks...that would be Hollywood attempting to fight back on PC culture. In nearly 20 years, the Left have spun it so far Left, they're actually Right and they have no clue they are.
It dawned on me when The Tonight Show pulled Norm MacDonald (my favorite comedian) because of some comments he made in support of Roseanne Barr or Louis CK. That is awful power, the Liberal 90's fought...AGAINST. A comedian says edgy things. They put a spotlight on the terrible things of society, but do it so we laugh without knowing. Anger fuels comedy. Unfortunately, what happened to the Leftist sense of humor got bought by corporations. And TRUE Left should be outraged. Should be angry that 8 years with a United States President beat it out of you that you aren't suppose to laugh at the expense of a few. That you can't tell jokes through your own tears. Congratulations you've won the corporate war. You've conformed to make everyone happy. Don't you realize, you are now part of the establishment you wanted to upend? Now many will probably believe Trump is the establishment. That only makes sense IF you believe him to be intelligent enough to be so. Which you don't. So that is the fallacy.
In my day, we would be hearing jokes about the murder rate in Chicago? Nope. People would be so outraged, they'd protest and shut you down. Or about the new Supreme Court judge. No one touches parody anymore. "Mad" magazine was brilliant at it. Now everyone is too scared, because their livelihood can be destroyed by those who are offended (on both sides).
The point is, as Americans, we stopped laughing about one another in spite of one another. And these suppose "brave" late night hosts who blast the Man In The Oval Office...yeah, try blasting the leadership of Detroit. They don't have the balls to do that. Or the failed government/country of Venezuela. Jesus what a well of jokes to be mined. Too bad talk shows are too full of their own self-righteousness about Trump they stopped seeing humor in how socialism destroyed a country (trust me, Norm could do it).
Now comedians are afraid. They're cowards, because jokes about Trump are people nodding their heads. Too easy. But really being against the grain in your world, we'll see if you really have the courage (doubt it).
It dawned on me when The Tonight Show pulled Norm MacDonald (my favorite comedian) because of some comments he made in support of Roseanne Barr or Louis CK. That is awful power, the Liberal 90's fought...AGAINST. A comedian says edgy things. They put a spotlight on the terrible things of society, but do it so we laugh without knowing. Anger fuels comedy. Unfortunately, what happened to the Leftist sense of humor got bought by corporations. And TRUE Left should be outraged. Should be angry that 8 years with a United States President beat it out of you that you aren't suppose to laugh at the expense of a few. That you can't tell jokes through your own tears. Congratulations you've won the corporate war. You've conformed to make everyone happy. Don't you realize, you are now part of the establishment you wanted to upend? Now many will probably believe Trump is the establishment. That only makes sense IF you believe him to be intelligent enough to be so. Which you don't. So that is the fallacy.
In my day, we would be hearing jokes about the murder rate in Chicago? Nope. People would be so outraged, they'd protest and shut you down. Or about the new Supreme Court judge. No one touches parody anymore. "Mad" magazine was brilliant at it. Now everyone is too scared, because their livelihood can be destroyed by those who are offended (on both sides).
The point is, as Americans, we stopped laughing about one another in spite of one another. And these suppose "brave" late night hosts who blast the Man In The Oval Office...yeah, try blasting the leadership of Detroit. They don't have the balls to do that. Or the failed government/country of Venezuela. Jesus what a well of jokes to be mined. Too bad talk shows are too full of their own self-righteousness about Trump they stopped seeing humor in how socialism destroyed a country (trust me, Norm could do it).
Now comedians are afraid. They're cowards, because jokes about Trump are people nodding their heads. Too easy. But really being against the grain in your world, we'll see if you really have the courage (doubt it).
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
September 11, 2001
Sherman Oaks, CA
I recall my roommate had called me on the landline waking me up, I was agitated and probably hung over. "What?!" I bellowed. "Turn on the t.v."
"Dude, just tell me."
"I can't explain it, just turn on the t.v."
I vaguely remember seeing a high rise on fire. Which I thought that someone had started a fire. A few minutes passed "What the fuck is this?"
A plane had hit the building. I figured it was an accident. FWOOSH...WHAM! The second one hit. And the world changed. You know that shot in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" when Dreyfus sees the UFO. Yeah, that shit. The report on television said that another plane had taken off from Dulles Washington, United 93. It was like a gut punch...my girlfriend at the time was a flight attendant on a United jumper plane. I dialed her number. The lines were all down. Most likely all emergency bandwith was shut down. I panicked, paced and waited for more news. They kept playing the footage over and over again. It was surreal. I couldn't imagine that we witnessed the most catostrophic thing on camera and on every angle imaginable. It wasn't like the John Kennedy Zapruder film. This couldn't get more real. Then...
...the towers collapsed. I doubt I stopped saying "Hoooollllllly shiiiiiitttt..." before it all hit the ground.
I don't like to hear about the ones who jumped rather than burn. It's so...awful.
Then...17 years later. They rebuilt. Bigger and sleeker and like a massive finger to the terrorists. Though a ton had changed. We started hating Arabs. And...well, nothing seemed as important when you saw lives snuffed that fast.
I eventually reached my girlfriend who was fine. The plane the terrorist wanted weren't the small flight ones. They wanted all that fuel of the bi-costal ones. My relationship crashed and burned like the towers. It was gruesome and blurry for a lot of reasons in the early 2000's.
America is resilient and forgiving. Though the heroics of that day are really well documented, I still wonder how some aren't that hateful towards Muslims. Much credit to their maturity. For me...I stayed in a stupor for a long time. Seems my celebration of life meant I live life to the most self-destructive. Which, of course, now has changed dramatically. 9/11 was a turning point for a lot of lives obviously. As a blatant attack on American values. Which pre-Obama/Trump seemed to come together for a common enemy. But we're Americans, and things like this are easily mocked. Free speech and freedom from the people who truly hate our system. We've endured. And will continue despite the cowards who thought they could do anything, for something they obviously believed in. Kaepernick is one of them. But he's from the inside. But we tolerate him. Guess some people forgot what a handful of anti-American flag kneelers can do,
I recall my roommate had called me on the landline waking me up, I was agitated and probably hung over. "What?!" I bellowed. "Turn on the t.v."
"Dude, just tell me."
"I can't explain it, just turn on the t.v."
I vaguely remember seeing a high rise on fire. Which I thought that someone had started a fire. A few minutes passed "What the fuck is this?"
A plane had hit the building. I figured it was an accident. FWOOSH...WHAM! The second one hit. And the world changed. You know that shot in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" when Dreyfus sees the UFO. Yeah, that shit. The report on television said that another plane had taken off from Dulles Washington, United 93. It was like a gut punch...my girlfriend at the time was a flight attendant on a United jumper plane. I dialed her number. The lines were all down. Most likely all emergency bandwith was shut down. I panicked, paced and waited for more news. They kept playing the footage over and over again. It was surreal. I couldn't imagine that we witnessed the most catostrophic thing on camera and on every angle imaginable. It wasn't like the John Kennedy Zapruder film. This couldn't get more real. Then...
...the towers collapsed. I doubt I stopped saying "Hoooollllllly shiiiiiitttt..." before it all hit the ground.
I don't like to hear about the ones who jumped rather than burn. It's so...awful.
Then...17 years later. They rebuilt. Bigger and sleeker and like a massive finger to the terrorists. Though a ton had changed. We started hating Arabs. And...well, nothing seemed as important when you saw lives snuffed that fast.
I eventually reached my girlfriend who was fine. The plane the terrorist wanted weren't the small flight ones. They wanted all that fuel of the bi-costal ones. My relationship crashed and burned like the towers. It was gruesome and blurry for a lot of reasons in the early 2000's.
America is resilient and forgiving. Though the heroics of that day are really well documented, I still wonder how some aren't that hateful towards Muslims. Much credit to their maturity. For me...I stayed in a stupor for a long time. Seems my celebration of life meant I live life to the most self-destructive. Which, of course, now has changed dramatically. 9/11 was a turning point for a lot of lives obviously. As a blatant attack on American values. Which pre-Obama/Trump seemed to come together for a common enemy. But we're Americans, and things like this are easily mocked. Free speech and freedom from the people who truly hate our system. We've endured. And will continue despite the cowards who thought they could do anything, for something they obviously believed in. Kaepernick is one of them. But he's from the inside. But we tolerate him. Guess some people forgot what a handful of anti-American flag kneelers can do,
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Burt Reynolds
I told a friend that he was on his deathbed two weeks ago. He got defensive and told me he'd seen him earlier that year at a film screening. Today, I was able to throw that back in his face, but...somehow this "I told you so" moment really fucking sucked. I heard he wasn't in the best of health when he finished up "The Last Movie Star." To which I knew, when people are willing to share health issues, death isn't too far. What does it matter now anyway. Also, did you know he did spend a little time in the Actor's Studio. Thought it was corny. Not a big surprise.
I love Burt Reynolds. My Dad who speaks very little English when he first came to America loved Burt as well. Women wanted to fuck him, men wanted to be him. Though, I had a chance to read his book in which...he was just a normal guy. Considering he was the biggest box office actor in the late 70's it's remarkable that he was...very humble. My generation only heard of/rumors of his diva type behavior on "Boogie Nights" a film that rejuvenated his film career (off a television career). Watching the performance the first time, I'm sure most people...like myself, were wondering why Burt Reynolds. He seemed much less about acting and should have been more directing. He had a smooth touch when it came to his own movies. "Sharky's Machine" was his comedic answer to "Dirty Harry." And the "Cannonball Run" movies were about his love of his friends. Think about all the actors in that movie that was on their way out. He and stunt man turned director Hal Needham basically filmed their friends having fun.
Mr. Reynolds was a "crew man." He respected the people who got their hands dirty and knew...craft. I suspect Bruce Willis is similar. Hates on directors but loves the crew. I think that has something to do with just battle of wills. A working man chums around. A director is academic. Pretentious and emotional. I think Burt preferred chumming around to...say Paul Thomas Anderson pretending to be a director. But I can't blame Burt's hesitation to take P.T. Anderson seriously. He seems nebbish and scholarly without an ounce of fun. Or it's that fun that no one else sees as fun. There's not much playfulness to his movies. They're dark and somewhat angry and resentful (in my mind anyway). Though the subject matter is suppose to be funny. Robert Altman protege perhaps.
Tangent...so I bid Burt Reynolds a farewell. He really helped many people who just wanted to work. I read about all the character actors who Burt revived. Charles Durning, Ossie Davis, Marilu Henner...these are a bunch that are grateful for his pull.
That's what movies are suppose to be about...family reparatory. And Burt knew that. It wasn't all that serious. Just do it and move on.
I love Burt Reynolds. My Dad who speaks very little English when he first came to America loved Burt as well. Women wanted to fuck him, men wanted to be him. Though, I had a chance to read his book in which...he was just a normal guy. Considering he was the biggest box office actor in the late 70's it's remarkable that he was...very humble. My generation only heard of/rumors of his diva type behavior on "Boogie Nights" a film that rejuvenated his film career (off a television career). Watching the performance the first time, I'm sure most people...like myself, were wondering why Burt Reynolds. He seemed much less about acting and should have been more directing. He had a smooth touch when it came to his own movies. "Sharky's Machine" was his comedic answer to "Dirty Harry." And the "Cannonball Run" movies were about his love of his friends. Think about all the actors in that movie that was on their way out. He and stunt man turned director Hal Needham basically filmed their friends having fun.
Mr. Reynolds was a "crew man." He respected the people who got their hands dirty and knew...craft. I suspect Bruce Willis is similar. Hates on directors but loves the crew. I think that has something to do with just battle of wills. A working man chums around. A director is academic. Pretentious and emotional. I think Burt preferred chumming around to...say Paul Thomas Anderson pretending to be a director. But I can't blame Burt's hesitation to take P.T. Anderson seriously. He seems nebbish and scholarly without an ounce of fun. Or it's that fun that no one else sees as fun. There's not much playfulness to his movies. They're dark and somewhat angry and resentful (in my mind anyway). Though the subject matter is suppose to be funny. Robert Altman protege perhaps.
Tangent...so I bid Burt Reynolds a farewell. He really helped many people who just wanted to work. I read about all the character actors who Burt revived. Charles Durning, Ossie Davis, Marilu Henner...these are a bunch that are grateful for his pull.
That's what movies are suppose to be about...family reparatory. And Burt knew that. It wasn't all that serious. Just do it and move on.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Geoffrey Owens...
we should all be like him in the industry. The story is of man who was on the most popular t.v. show at the time, "The Cosby Show" and recently was "shamed" by social media as a grocery bagger at Trader Joe's.
A Yale trained actor who taught acting until that well dried up, he did what he had to do to survive and support his wife. You know what he said in an interview...he doesn't want an acting gig because people pity him, he wants a CHANCE to audition. This guy is what this industry needs more of. A man who doesn't want a handout.
Now, the life of someone working in the entertainment field is total awful garbage. But the passion isn't. The passion is doing something that communicates to the world. However, there are many voices and they're all shouting at the the same. I can imagine shortly after the end of his time with "The Cosby Show" no one would see him as a serious actor. Money dries up fast, people out there. LISTEN...it dries up fucking fast. When I was shooting films as a cinematographer, I was making a ton of money. But loans, debt, bills and other issues drained it almost within a year. It has to be a steady income to sustain the craft. Working a steady job like Trader Joe's is a smart move, because of flexibility to go to auditions. IF your overhead is low. Many people (such as myself) started living a little out their means. A big paycheck goes to fancy cars, dining hot women and booze (I didn't do drugs). That sucks up your life so fast, I look back and regret I wasn't smarter with the dough. But I really respect Mr. Owens. He is grinding it out and putting a very good point in his life, which is...if it's something you are driven to do, pride or ego isn't part of the equation. And everyone respects that.
This brought me to tears:
"I don't expect to be offered things," he explains. "It would be lovely as one of the results of this, some doors open in terms of giving me the opportunity to audition. That, I would appreciate -- always, as all actors do. I don't necessarily feel comfortable being given things as a result of this. I mean, I'm not in a position to turn things down but... I don't expect that kind of thing. I like the idea of, you know, put me in the room with everyone else and see if I'm the right one for the job."
Amen Brother. I'm grinding it out right next to you, sir.
A Yale trained actor who taught acting until that well dried up, he did what he had to do to survive and support his wife. You know what he said in an interview...he doesn't want an acting gig because people pity him, he wants a CHANCE to audition. This guy is what this industry needs more of. A man who doesn't want a handout.
Now, the life of someone working in the entertainment field is total awful garbage. But the passion isn't. The passion is doing something that communicates to the world. However, there are many voices and they're all shouting at the the same. I can imagine shortly after the end of his time with "The Cosby Show" no one would see him as a serious actor. Money dries up fast, people out there. LISTEN...it dries up fucking fast. When I was shooting films as a cinematographer, I was making a ton of money. But loans, debt, bills and other issues drained it almost within a year. It has to be a steady income to sustain the craft. Working a steady job like Trader Joe's is a smart move, because of flexibility to go to auditions. IF your overhead is low. Many people (such as myself) started living a little out their means. A big paycheck goes to fancy cars, dining hot women and booze (I didn't do drugs). That sucks up your life so fast, I look back and regret I wasn't smarter with the dough. But I really respect Mr. Owens. He is grinding it out and putting a very good point in his life, which is...if it's something you are driven to do, pride or ego isn't part of the equation. And everyone respects that.
This brought me to tears:
"I don't expect to be offered things," he explains. "It would be lovely as one of the results of this, some doors open in terms of giving me the opportunity to audition. That, I would appreciate -- always, as all actors do. I don't necessarily feel comfortable being given things as a result of this. I mean, I'm not in a position to turn things down but... I don't expect that kind of thing. I like the idea of, you know, put me in the room with everyone else and see if I'm the right one for the job."
Amen Brother. I'm grinding it out right next to you, sir.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Nike and Colin Kaepernick
That's pretty ballsy. And I support this level of defiance. Because, let's be honest, the Left have been a bunch of fucking pussies. As is CK. This lousy tool sack couldn't keep his dumb fucking face shut and STILL gets endorsements. With a message, while sticks it to Donald Trump, also is causing massive outrage (as intended).
You know...the illegal fucker who murdered that Mollie Tibbetts sure believe in banging a white girl. And he seemed to not mind sacrificing everything. Get it yet, putzes?
The first part of "Believe in something..." was all you needed. The second part sticks it to a LOT of your customers. But Nike is global, so perhaps they could give a flying fuck. I, for one, did someone had the balls to present this, even though it means keeping decent people at bay.
Is it any surprise either Portland, OR based Nike wasn't going to mouth off about the kneeling shit?
Imagine if Kaep didn't have a 2-10 record on his way out. Would make more sense to a fading "talent." No one wants distraction from entertainment. Otherwise, fight to shut te entire NFL down, if you truly had a dick. Otherwise it's Kaep looking out for Kaep. And there are really dumb people who are buying into his suppose protest.
You know...the illegal fucker who murdered that Mollie Tibbetts sure believe in banging a white girl. And he seemed to not mind sacrificing everything. Get it yet, putzes?
The first part of "Believe in something..." was all you needed. The second part sticks it to a LOT of your customers. But Nike is global, so perhaps they could give a flying fuck. I, for one, did someone had the balls to present this, even though it means keeping decent people at bay.
Is it any surprise either Portland, OR based Nike wasn't going to mouth off about the kneeling shit?
Imagine if Kaep didn't have a 2-10 record on his way out. Would make more sense to a fading "talent." No one wants distraction from entertainment. Otherwise, fight to shut te entire NFL down, if you truly had a dick. Otherwise it's Kaep looking out for Kaep. And there are really dumb people who are buying into his suppose protest.
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