Variety - Blog Posts
Amazing Marinade - Sauces and Condiments A plethora of seasonings are beat into a mixture of olive oil, soy sauce, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to make this tasty marinade.
One of the hottest things we’ve done
Sex is definitely healthier and more enjoyable
Sex is a lot like candy. You want a lot of it. And in different flavours and variations. And when you’re finished, you soon start craving it again.
Web Shoutout: Actors on Actors
Welcome to Web Shoutout, a series highlighting interesting places in the interwebs about movies and filmmaking! (Check out the previous Web Shoutout here).
This time I want to talk about Variety’s Actors on Actors series on Youtube. These days, I think most people seem to forget that acting is an art--and a very challenging one at that. It’s easy for us to forget about that and get lost in the glitz-and-glam part of a celebrity life, because they don’t really get to talk much about the craft of acting. Most interviews that we see are either promotional interviews or a 5-minute conversation in a talk show (that undoubtedly will include a cute random trivia). Which, they’re not inherently bad but they always leave me wanting more
Distinguishing itself from those kinds of interviews, I find Actors on Actors incredibly delightful to see, if only because it brings me so much joy to see a conversation between two people that relate and respect one another. Obviously, we also get to hear in-depth stories about their experiences as an actor, the roles that they picked, and how they do their craft. I’ll just leave you a with several videos to enjoy, and also don’t forget to take a look at their channel and Actors on Actors playlist.
1. Ryan Reynolds and Taraji P Henson - Full Conversation
2. Andrew Garfield and Amy Adams - Why Playing Spider-Man Broke Andrew Garfield’s Heart
3. Octavia Spencer and Dev Patel - Full Conversation
4. Benedict Cumberbatch and Edward Norton - Full Conversation
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What if you could change your behavior for the better? (via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHfiKav9fcQ)
Wanderers...
As I get to know myself and get rid of more of the past I realize just how deeply rooted my desire to wander is. While many seem perfectly happy with the drilled in idea of get a house, park yourself, settle in... I'm one of those that wants to move constantly. Every few years I'm okay with the idea of relocation. Give me new sites to see, new people to meet, new activities to explore. And to be honest, I think humans are wanderers by design. I mean think about it, without all the modern tools of survival, how would the human mammal survive? Chasing fair weather, constantly hunting naturally growing food sources, moving with free water sources... there's no way the human creature would survive long term in most locations, naturally. meh... ANYWAY... hahaha Enjoy your day.
Easy Asparagus Frittata - Breakfast and Brunch
I love the variety of people in this world. It gives me something different to look at. I mean......who wants to stare in the mirror all day evey day?
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Apple Dessert - Baked Stuffed Apple An apple is filled with a cinnamon cheesecake center. I used a Braeburn apple but any variety will work. Great for a cold night! Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Variety
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Lavender Brown
Happy Valentines Day everyone!
While some may adore this holiday, others find it grotesque, so to honour both the day and the feelings everyone relates to it (both good and bad) today is the perfect day to relate and explore Lavender Brown
Lavender Brown was just so god-damn annoying. I hated her, I still hate her, rewatching and rereading I still hate her and while for some it might be because she was “between Hermione and Ron getting together”--Lavender wasn’t, Ron was; there isn’t that level of dislike for Victor Krum, because he’s not a pain in the ass. In class we saw her barely paying attention or whining (you’re learning MAGIC girl, focus!), was very overdramatic, gullible and influenced (relationship with Trelawney), didn’t trust Harry or Dumbledore about Voldemort, infatuated with Lockhart (weird, that’s what they have in common) and Trelawny, had no independce or confidence and for us who had been growing up with Hermione, Lavender was always a contrast (and a bit of a bully to Hermione) and we just saw more of what we didn’t always like about her in Year Six. With Ron she’s in that (and from what we feel would always be) someone who is having their first boyfriend/girlfriend, OMG I totally love you even though it’s only been 3 days, we’re going to get married, live happily ever after, middle school romance...but at 16/17, and incredibly one-sided. Would they have lasted forever? No, from the beginning it was clear, to those he told, that Ron was more about being in a relationship than the relationship itself (yeah, asshole move). And, while Lavender was right that there was something going on between Ron and Hermione, it wasn’t right to act on it as 1) they weren’t acting any differently than they used to and 2) no romantic relationship should replace any friendships. Yes, over time people split up, but as an ultimatum, it’s the first step of the romantic relationships quick demise (and true with friendships where one tries to rid other friendships). She was just a whiny, petty, privileged American, ugh.
Now, what did we learn? Regardless of her judgement and attitude she joined Dumbledore’s Army and fought in the Battle of Hogwarts, reminding us that everyone has layers. She also was a great friend to Seamus and Pavarti. Who knows, maybe had Harry, Ron and Hermione not been constantly busy saving the universe they would have all been friends, or at least friendlier and found they had more in common than we thought because we know a lot about Lavender’s annoying traits and her personality, but little else because it was easier to see her more dramatic side. So, Lavender Brown, you do remind us that not everyone is the same, not everyone will get along, not everyone is going to best your very best friend but that everyone still deserves respect, understanding and compassion
One month since Wicked Part 1 and Gladiator II were being released in the US on the same day.
Soups, Stews and Chili - Homemade Fish Stock You can use homemade fish stock in a variety of dishes by keeping it in your freezer.
Henley Monday -
It is no secret to my readers/friends/family/colleagues/casual acquaintances that Chris Evans is my main squeeze. And what with the last month's ever increasing publicity for the new Captain America: The Winter Soldier premiering here in the states in JUST THREE DAYS, I've been like a hog in mud. So much Chris Evans everywhere all the time in all sorts of outfits like sweaters and tuxes and THREE PIECE EMERALD GREEN SUITS (IT WAS REAL. IT HAPPENED.).
But perhaps no piece of clothing has been favored quite like the henley. The first picture is from a day of press he did and there are infinity shots of him and his tattoo out here on tumblr for you. I just picked one of my faves. And the second photo is from his spread in the current issue of Variety. And there were at least three other henleys that aren't even pictured here. I mean, my cup runneth over!
HAPPY CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER WEEK EVERYBODY!
Hi! My film Orisha’s Journey won a “Special Mention Award” at Fupitoons Film Festival in Johanessberg, South Africa last weekend. It’s Africa’s first Animation festival, so I’m honored to have participated.
Variety Magazine Article
http://variety.com/2017/tv/festivals/african-toons-take-off-regional-global-partnerships-blossom-1202596273/
Okayafrica Article
http://www.okayafrica.com/cinema-africa-orishas-journey-abdul-ndadi/