I am adding Art to The Dirty Dish topics. I do have interests beyond Kim Kardashian's derriere. I recently started following the graffiti king, Bansky, on twitter. His handle is @therealbanksy.
We'll never know if it's really him but he tweets some beautiful and meaningful images. Check these out, I dare you not to feel inspired! Tell me, which one is your favorite and why?
My favorite is definitely the first one. I have trouble getting out of my comfort zone but I when I get up the courage I dive in head first. Also the blue wall is a beautiful contrast to those black and white textures. I love how the whole image translates to liquid.
To all millennials who haven't seen this movie. What are you doing? What What What are you doing? Look at your life. Look at your choices. You can't go through life without experiencing the enigmatic charm of Billy crystal and Meg Ryan, and I don't care if you don't know who they are!
If you have seen it then you know it's a holiday classic that's worth watching over and over. It doesn't only take place in the winter season, but New Year's eve holds some of the best scenes. When Harry Met Sally is a neurotic dialog about the truth of love and relationships in the form of a wonderfully written rom-com. Can a woman and a man be friends without the mushy love stuff getting in the way? Can we ignore our jealousies and be truly happy when a man in our life meets his dream girl...even if it isn't us? And most importantly is every food topping better when it's on the side? This film also portrays these issues as well the height of fashion between the late 80's and early 90's. It will make you love shoulder pads I swear! The story is set in NYC where moaning loudly in a Deli is completely acceptable. Okay, I'm revved up for this now! Excuse while I grab some Ben & Jerry's and watch "When Harry met Sally".
Post Watch:
Favorite Quotes:
"It is so nice when you can sit with someone and not have to talk." - Harry Burns
Harry Burns: "With whom did you have this great sex?"
Sally Albright: "I'm not going to tell you that."
Harry Burns: "Fine, don't tell me."
Sally Albright: "Shel Gordon."
Harry Burns: "Shel? Sheldon? No, no, you did not have great sex with Sheldon."
Sally Albright: "I did too."
Harry Burns: "No you don't. A Sheldon can do your income taxes if you need a root canal, Sheldon's your man...but humpin' and pumpin' is not Sheldon's strong suit. It's the name. ' Do it to me Sheldon, you're an animal Sheldon, ride me big Shel-don.' Doesn't work."
"I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible." - Harry Burns
Most Epic Moment:
I'm a sucker for Fall, eighties' clothing, and new friendships.
Final Feelings:
Nora Ephron and Rob Reiner have created a timeless masterpiece that not only shows the unfolding of a romance, but it also marks the importance of friendship. There are a lot of things we don't need in life, but good friends are necessary.
I love the celebs yo. They are fascinating, glamorous and some of them are the greatest artists of our time but occasionally....they over do it. Guess what? We love them anyway.
Here are a few celebrities who overdid it recently:
Leo DiCaprio at Art Basel:
So you're having girlfriend troubles? No big. Just hit up one of the biggest art shows in the world and leave with 20 runway walkers in tow. Leo is an expert on moving on. I am not even disgusted; I'm just impressed. Apparently he is king of the world.
Kate & William and Beyonce & Jay- Z
At this Basketball game, the most powerful players in the room were not wearing jerseys. The Brooklyn nets game had not one, but four HUGE celebs, including three royals ( If you include Queen Bey). Could there be any more power couples?? If they bottled their stardom into a sports drink, maybe the Nets could improve their stats. I think just the fact that these people were near each other is overdoing it. Too much famous, I can't handle it. Neither could that guy in a suit...and Kate I know. I had that same face during an entire Beyonce concert.
Kim Kardashian
I don't know when she's not overdoing it, but her attempt to break the internet belongs in this post. DAT ASS. Is it even real? How do you get that size? Is it squats? Is it an injection of unicorn tears? TELL ME YOUR SECRETS. Ok, I've calmed down.
What am I Netflixen this week? Oh baby there's a WHOLE lot to watch.
Coven.
The current season of American Horror Story had me itching for Season 3. Coven is now available with a Netflix subscription and a few clicks.
What did I forget?
How utterly and fabulously evil is Emma Roberts and her witchy wardrobe?
I mean looook at these outfits...
I also forgot about Kathy Bates and her chamber of horrors. Although now that I remembered I wouldn't mind forgetting again...thanks for putting me off my dinner Mr.Murphy. I think the best scene is when she frightens one of her daughter's suitors by placing his hand inside a bowl of human organs.
You put the C in class Madame!
The one I love
What freaked me out?
This entire movie freaked me out. Peggy from "Mad Men" and the Hollistic Doctor from "The Mindy Project" came together for a very strange tale. If I'm ever in marriage counseling I will slap the doc who tells me to go on a relaxing retreat with my hubby. They go on a trip of pure madness that makes noooo sense. A little spoiler, they find their doppelgangers in a wooded paradise and the look a likes do not have good intentions.
Fun Fact:Akiko Stehrenberger designed this poster look at this amazing work: http://bit.ly/12o08Pb
Women Who Kill...
These women induce spleen splitting laughter! Amy Schumer, Rachel Feinstein, Marina Franklin, and Nikki Glaser had me cackling. Alone at my desk. Loudly. They are so not afraid to go there. They are sexually bold, politically incorrect and you will LOL through every second of it. Netflix is flooded with the kings of comedy. Don't get me wrong I love me some Louie C.K but these women are marching their way to the throne. Watch these comedy queens get reaaaallly inappropriate:
It is officially the season to get peppermint mochas, to overwear your knitwear and to watch the holiday movies you love. For me, I have to wait for just the right amount of time to watch these films. I don't like to rush it. If I watch "Love Actually" too early then forgive me Father, for I have sinned! I've decided to watch "Bridget Jones's Diary" first. This movie makes me think of a drunk thirty year old heroine who sings "All By Myself" in Holiday pjs. I think all of us ladies can relate a little. It's hard to be alone during the holidays.
I always find this movie hopeful. Every woman, no matter how much vodka she consumes between Christmas and New Year's Eve can find the love of her life. Can't she? Ok, I'm going to get watching and then I'll move on to the post watch. I'm SO excited. I rented this on Youtube for $2.99. A great deal if I do say so myself! BRB I've got to go watch Renee Zellweger get into some embarrassingly dark experiences on her journey to true love. What's your favorite Bridget debacle? Tell me in the comments!
Post Watch:
My Favorite Quotes:
"You have no messages." - Bridget's answering machine
"I thought it might be a charitable thing to take your skirt out for dinner and try to fatten it up a bit." -Daniel
"I like you very much...just the way you are." -Mark
Most Epic Moment:
Bridget finally gets the romance she deserves, a small price to pay for frost bite on the arse.
Final feelings:
Great film. It's everything a romantic comedy should be. This story set the bar for romcoms in the 2000s, and I have to say there are very few others that rival its greatness. I only wish the sequel hadn't happened, but we can't have everything we want! Tune in soon for the next movie in this series "When Harry Met Sally".
Was it the catchy melody? The adorable music video? The Z100 Top 40 brainwashing? Nope. I love "All About that Bass" for what it says. While I of course adore the big booty tunes from Nikki Minaj and J.LO, they are missing something for me. I know these butt blasting songs supposed to be fun and pop culture centric but I'm sorry fan girls.....they are repetitive. I get it, the girls love the ass, the boys love the ass, and Drake clearly LOVES the ass. So what? That doesn't mean anything. Meghan seems to be able put out a hit song and send out a positive message simultaneously. Think what you want but little girls are listening to these songs just as much as us women in our twenties. I would love my future daughter to hear that it's ok if you're not a size two, and I want her to hear that "every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top". I want her to enjoy Ariana Grande as much as I do, but I don't want her to think she has to look like her to be a star.
We all adore a good scary movie. The girl runs up the stairs instead of outside of the house; the group splits up when the morons should have stuck together, and the killer turns out to be the suspicious hot boyfriend. (Who is not in high school but is a 28-year-old Hollywood it-boy with abs).
There may be a general horror genre, but here are the films that have really set themselves apart from the painfully predictable.
1. Gone Girl
The casting was perfect; the music gave the audience heart palpitations, and Rosamund Pike was mesmerizing. This Gillian Flynn creation isn't your typical sex scandal thriller. It asks the question; How well do you really know your significant other? If you haven't read it then you won't guess the twist. Gone Girl is a very refreshing story, and it would be worthy of an investigation from Sherlock Holmes himself. I wouldn't recommend seeing this with your husband but if you do...don't be surprised if he disappears on you afterwards.
2. Silence of the Lambs
I've been a fan of this cinematic creep fest for years. The Silence of the Lambs has it all: A female hero, not one but two killers, and...helloooo Clarice, it has Anthony Hopkins! The symbols in this movie are fascinating. It is a mystery waiting for us to solve, and there are several lessons in psychology along the way. Silence of the Lambs is not a shallow story, and it's not for the shallow stomached.
3.Carrie
While the newest version of Carrie has the amazing starlet Chole Grace Moetz--- Sissy Spacek still takes the cake as the telekinetic teen. The older version is scarier. It has the authenticity of an old town and the spirit of a different time. Bullying is taken to the next level of evil in this cult classic. You see a different side of baby John Travolta, and you can feel the wrath of Carrie's religiously insane mother. If it's your first time watching it...don't skip the ending.
4. Cabin in the Woods
Oh, I love a good twist. Cabin in the woods is the best surprise. It starts out with a stereotypical group of college kids, and there is even the token stoner. This spectacular spookfest has tons of surprises and creatures that only live in your weirdest nightmares. There is a MERMAN, people. I give this film major cred for its originality. Just don't get super attached to any characters, and you'll make it through. The cutesy college kids? You could say that their fate is up to the Gods...
5. Prisoners
I was LIVID that this movie didn't receive any oscar noms. What an incredible film. Sure I was upset, angry, and very concerned about the children but it was a great story. Paul Dano was mesmerizing as he tends be in every movie. Big shout out to Jake Gyllenhaal for being the badass cop you'll love. There is no point during the film that you'll feel hope. Salvation comes when you least expect it. Prisoners displays humanity in an interesting way. It shows the way people react to tragedy on a spectrum, anywhere from heroic to drug addiction (I'm talking to you Maria Bello).
6. The Blair Witch Project
I was seven when this movie came out and as much as I begged and pleaded, no one would let me watch it. So I gave up and forgot, but when I turned 17, I finally got my wish. It was just like when the characters from Juno saw it on Starz. Except I didn't get impregnated by Michael Cera, I watched the movie. Say what you will, this movie was brilliant. The marketing, the mockumentary, the lack of a map! I was so scared after seeing it that at 17, I slept with the lights on for a week. It's amazing what happens to your mind when you never see the villain. Let your imagination run wild as you watch the Blair Witch bitch.
Watch this beautiful rendition of "God Only Knows" originally by The Beach Boys. This song is special for more reasons than there are celebrities in this video. If you love music as much as I do then I think, you'll enjoy this.
Stop motion + baby doll heads + clowns = "Yup. Sleeping with the lights on tonight."
If you haven't seen the main sequence for American Horror Story: Freak Show yet, then stop what you're doing. I graduated from an Art and Design school that creates amazing motion and animation work, and I am dazzled by this creation. Not only is it scary but it was created with a tedious attention to detail. If the show is as good as the main sequence, then we really have something to look forward to this season. Enjoy my little freaks:
What is going on with that doll's anatomy at 42 sec? Straaange.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I just watched one of the most creative promotional videos for the cause. How many times do people check out your goodies every day? Why does that have anything to do with cancer? Watch how this eye-opening video to see how it all connects:
Have you been watching out for your own lady lumps? Don't stress, here's a few sources to tell you what you need to know:
Mindy Kahling is a comedic genius, and I will hear no disagreements on the matter. The episodes have started off with a hilarious bang. #DannyandMindy have warmed our hearts and have given our faces early-onset laugh lines.
With that being said, here is a list of my favorite lines from this week's episode ,"Crimes & Misdemeanors & EX-BFS". Obviously they are all awesome but they are ranked in order of my favorite, cause this is my blog and I'll rank if I want to!
HIGH-larious Quotes
1. "Ethiopian food is basically baby food anyway." - Lauren
2. "I've completely stopped eating as you can tell, I'm so thin." - Mindy
3."Rizzo! You want me to dress up like Rizzo from Grease!" -Mindy
(Danny's bedroom role play fantasy)
4. "There is some very strange energy in this elevator" - Brendan
5."There's no space for you in there; it's where I keep my pressed jeans." - Danny
(In regards to Danny's closet)
6. "I'm gonna pick you up after your first infraction at Dartmouth."- Peter
(Peter seeing his future as an awesome dad)
7."She's not just a politician, Danny, she's a wife, a mother and a hunter!" - Mindy
I am extremely excited for fall's terrifying TV line up. With American Horror Story: Freak Show and The Walking Dead returning my anticipation has turned into...madness. The writers and actors who create these shows save our eyeballs from a lifetime of boredom and predictable endings. Let's break it down.
American Horror Story: Freak Show
We've been terrified of basements, developed a legitimate fear of getting trapped in an insane asylum, and now we steer clear of women who dress in all black. Thanks to Ryan Murphy and his team of wicked writers we are horrified by American Horror Story. Some might say the violence and gore are unnecessary. I think it takes TV to another level of greatness and immersion. When you strip away the social media and the articles (like this one) it's a piece of art. I can't wait for the freaks to arrive.
The Walking Dead
Oh, how rude was this awakening? It's safe to say that fans of this show weren't expecting a happy ending, but we were a tad hopeful for the farce that is "Terminus". As we watched each character struggle to find a safe space, Terminus appeared to be a silver lining. We rooted for the characters to find this mysterious place that could potentially save them all. Well, at least for a little while. It became clear that this silver lining was bloody and deceitful. After some light research on the upcoming episodes, it seems like the show is heading for Dr.Lecter's territory. Just someone, please protect Judith, I can't keep worrying about this baby.
Speaking of Hannibal the Cannibal tune back to "The Dirty Dish" in a few days to hear about my favorite Halloween movies. I just watched "Silence of the Lambs" and was reminded of why Fava beans gross me out.
Hey, I'm Sasha Sickles and welcome to my brand new blog, "The Dirty Dish". I love pop culture, music, and entertainment. Let's get this blog a lil messy.
