#reVView

[cinematicendevaourz]

It's a rarity for me to actually walk out of a film, so Bong Joon-ho must have Allat on speed dial because he brought out a full blue moon with "Mickey 17". I even purchased a damn premium format ticket ! But here goes Robert Pattinson again putting his grubby paws all over yet another Western Bedwench. If it's not Zoe Kravitz, then it's Naomi Ackie. Seriously, how does Pattinson go from Kristen Stewart to this? It's starting to look like that relationship was just a humiliation ritual. Yet, this miscegenial plot point wasn't the main reason why I walked out though. It was only a catalyst to the overall plot of the film being depop. agenda propaganda as a whole. Joon-Ho has a strangely childish Mark Ruffalo delivering the depop message as an elitist who sends Earthbound workers out to colonize a planet. Mickey (Pattinson) gets stuck as a disposable, who essentially goes out to these outer realms to test if they are hospitable for his group of colonizers. These rigorous tests often involve death, giving "Mickey 17" an "Edge of Tomorrow" scenario with a script that was lifted off last year's "Transformers One" topped off with unnecessary interracial sex to inject a plotline of betrayal (Ackie plays some law enforcement officer in the film that is obviously Mickey's handler) that the trained eye can see a mile away. Due to my position in a rigged caste system as a Nubian male in my European country of origin, I work in a low rung of society - a sanitation worker at best. I used that money that I earn as a temp service laborer to cop a ticket for "Mickey 17". To have to be reminded by Joon-Ho's picture that broke people in a capitalist country should not procreate done in a way that was advertised as comedic, yet was anything but. And on top of that to piggyback off the merit of Joon-Ho's 2019 crossover classic "Parasite", made it to where I had to have some respect for myself and walk out of "Mickey 17". It's one thing to be actively culled in a country, but then to support that country's media that pushes just how obsolete the country wants you to believe you are is another thing. Last year, Ariana Debose starred in "Kraven The Hunter" as Calypso. In the source material ("Spider-Man, Spider-Man"), she's a bedwench from Wakanda. All the film did was change her nationality to originate from Ghana. "Kraven" became the only comic book based movie I ever walked out of and I've seen plenty of shitty comic book flicks in my nearly three decades on this planet. One such film being "The Batman" where Zoe Kravitz bedwenched for Pattinson like her name was Eartha Kitt. I fell asleep on that film in theaters and never revisited it. It's no mystery for even The World's Greatest Detective to crack as to why. My point is, I can be insulted as long as it's tasteful. Especially when it comes to touchy subjects like class issues. It looks like Joon-Ho can only accomplish this when he's dealing with a cast of his own ethnic group.

This guy is no Guadagnino, and "Mickey 17" belongs in a garbage can waiting for me the next time my next local temp service puts in an order for me to make a trash run.

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V.V. 23rd/Mar.2k25

[vlovelovette]

Random ass Helluva Boss rant.

I enjoyed Helluva Boss for awhile (please save your vivzie pop rants I truly don’t care) but I genuinely couldn’t tell you what the fuck is going on anymore. The character relationships have taken on fanfictionesq tropes, the songs are getting progressively shittier, and its taking this odd drama/love route that really isn’t that interesting.

In the event Blitzo and Stolas do end up together, there’s literally no more plot afterwards. Sure, they could delve into other character dynamics but those really aren’t compelling either. I kept waiting for them to return to the human world to do… exactly what the show is described as, but these random ass side plots (that somehow always involve who is fucking/fucked who) kept erupting and going off of each other sporadically and it’s just sooooo fucking unenjoyable now.

That camping episode, and the party one with Loona could have simply just not existed. I think I was more intrigued w the direction it could have gone opposed to the show itself. And with the most recent episode where striker grabbed Fizz and it was clearly set up to be some sexy thing was so fucking cringe. The kind of character depth that blitzo has, however, IS genuinely interesting , Loona too, but that’s like. It. And both of these characters exploration of that is again, involved with who they like/fuck.

There’s a lot more I could say but I’ll spare the details bc my interest in it ends about four paragraphs into my own rant, lol.

[55northorangeportlandmd55355]

At least Tha Carter VI is not as bad as Carter V, but it still stands that Carter IV should have bookended this series. The only time Wayne can stick to a concept here is on the Bono assisted track aimed at stadiums and on the "... Elephant" track that sounds like a spiritual successor to "Back That Azz Up" aimed at the clubs. But I cant see any of these records getting Wayne back on the charts despite thier obvious intentions. "Maria" is the best song on the album, Wayne's best interpretation of subject matter on Nas' "You Da Man" - but this is only because he's pushed to spit better by the emcee that precedes him and no emcee could possibly fail on that opera sample. Other than that, C6 is filled with some fun limericks (see vinyl exclusive : "Louisiana Hot Sauce") but that's not enough to save C6 from poor mixing, odd placements of guitar solos, and too many instances of Wayne trying to keep up with the kids like on "Mula Komin In'" and "Alone With My Gun". Speaking of "Alone With My Gun", MGK doesn't spit a bar, nor does fellow mainstream sellout Jelly Roll on "Sharks" -yet they were obviously the main ingredient on these songs, where Wayne seems to have just inserted himself in. Matter of fact, that's how all the feature records on C6 go. "Bein' Myself" is the closest Wayne gets to an empowering record here, but overall C6 is filled with a bunch of tone deaf bragging and lies about coming from the dirt, which sounds as believable at this point if that came from the mouth of Justin Timberlake who is also a child star coming from a notorious chocolate city in the Black Belt. The big difference? JT hasn't tarnished his legacy the way Wayne has over the years. C6 is just another blemish, another let down, from a tone deaf dopefiend who should have hung it up before the 2010's when he signed his poppy apprentices. - V.V. 8th/Jun.2k25

[bachiles]

Oops, I Did It Again!

In the words of Britney Spears – “Oops, I did it again!”. Funny thing is I didn’t plan on it. The other day Chris and I headed to town to mail packages and grab lunch. We ran our errands, ate our lunch and since we were right next to Highland Books I told him I wanted to pop in just to see what was happening. I wasn’t going to buy anything. He kind of just looked at me. And then I saw this…

[heartistic-blog]

ironici just did 1 hour revviewing past 26 weeks

so. now i am so sure i can be random,, except for hogwarts,.

[aaronjhill]

‘An unknown, crumbly, brownish-green substance on the top of a dresser in the Lincoln Bedroom’

NATIONAL REVVIEW GOES BABYLON BEE “It was ganja.” This was “no ordinary blunt.” Whoever left it behind “knows what he’s doing.”

[bigtickhk]

Seeing Serena by Gerald Marzorati https://amzn.to/2U6Pwob

https://bookshop.org/a/17891/9781982127886

[designer-sarahjane-blog]

Dell S2719H S Series Monitor 27" Black 

Made to fit in and stand out: complement your desk with a modern and chic design. From the striking 27 inch screen to the elegant glossy back cover, every inch was designed with style in mind.

Encompassing CinemaSound: hear more life-like sound, more dynamic music and bigger cinematic experiences

Consistent and rich colors: A wide viewing angle enabled by In-plane switching technology lets you see vibrant colors—with greater than 99% sRGB color coverage—no matter where you sit.

Seamless switching: easily move between work and play without needing to rearrange the cords, thanks to the built-in dual HDMI connectivity ports.

60 hertz

[fortheloversoffilm]

John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum (2019)

Title: John Wick: Chapter 3 -- Parabellum

Director: Chad Stahelski

Release Date: May 17th, 2019

Again, I’m not the biggest action movie fan.  That saying, I LOVE the John Wick films.  Plus, it’s Keanu Reeves.  You can’t physically dislike the guy.

Alright -- going forward -- John Wick 3 (cuz it’s a long title), was a good installment to the franchise.  It was action-y, beautifully filmed, and fun to watch.  However, I felt some fan service was going on.

This comes in the points of the length of the film and the gore involved in the fighting and action sequences.  The film was LONG.  Like REALLY LONG.  I understand why..however, I felt with SO much happening, there could have been another cut for the beginnings of the 4th film.  

As stated, it was also MUCH more gore-y than the previous films.  There’s obviously killing and bloody, etc., in the previous two films.  However, this one felt like a LOT of gore.  A lot of violence.  A lot of time in the film for fighting over anything else.

These things being said for critics, there was also the cool places of stunts, action, and story line.

I swore the Bowery King (Lawrence Fishburne) was for sure gone.  So to see him again, it was a nice surprise in the plot.  

Sofia’s  (Halle Berry) dogs, has some of the coolest stunts in the film.  I haven’t seen a lot of “working” dogs in films like this.  So to watch these powerful, graceful creatures was amazing.  I also loved Sophia’s need to protect her dogs as well.  It shows these animals mean more to all of us, no matter if you’re an assassin or “normal” person.

Speaking of dogs -- John’s dog as well is beautiful.  I love the fact this “pitbull” (because I’m unsure the specific breed) is a loving, caring, non-vicious pet.  It’s a wonderful change to see on screen.  *I noticed it in the 2nd film as well, but we’re only talking about the 3rd here*

The action in the glass room was intense, and I enjoyed to see that Wick (Reeves) was at some points the “loser” in the battle.  It was a nice break from the “always winning hero” arc.

It was a visually beautiful film in terms of set, action, and videography.  If you love the franchise, Keanu, or even action films, it is one to watch.

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[boxession]

Firstly I would like to say a huge thank you to Estee from Mask Time for sending BoXession this box to review.

As you all know I’m a lover of a good face mask, …ok…. I have a huge mask addiction and should probably attend a Mask rehab! so this box is right up my street.

Mask Time send you 8 -10 masks and Korean beauty treats in a carefully curated box tailored to the season, so your skin gets what it needs all year long. Estee, a busy mum, has hit the nail on the head creating this box!

This is the limited edition holiday box, made to help your skin in the winter party season.

It came delivered via Royal Mail wrapped in a pink Jiffy bag, inside was well-packaged with foam wrap and the box itself was a red as santas jacket and displayed a fun girly Christmas theme.

I patiently waited to Open it until my live video if you missed it you can check out here (and give me a cheeky like)

You can get 10% off your first box using code FIRST10

Now I understand how kids feel on Christmas Eve, so lets tear into it….

Opening it I was met with 3 cards:

1 x thank you card

1 x ’tis the season to sparkle card

And the December sparkle box guide

Underneath that was a gorgeous gold tissue paper with a cute mask sticker. I peeled that back to reveal…

3x samples approx RRP 50p each so £1.50

•A’Pieu Tint remover 12ml

•Madecassoside cica gel

•A’Pieu start up pore primer 12ml

These k Beauty extras were a brilliant touch allowing me to try new products,

They were fab and I will be looking into buying full sizes especially if the primer.

The Face Shop winter padding mask RRP £3

This mask came in 2 sections, I found this easier to apply and allowed more movement of your face with out it slipping out of shape. The mask it’s self was creamy and Nourishing definitely a must have in winter. 

Make Pirem Blending Me Nourishming Oil Mask RRP£3

This mask boasts to be filled with a whole bottle of 10 blended oils! Each one targeting a different area to give you a sparkle from within. I can’t wait to try this one.

  Etude House Heating Eye Mask RRP £3.50

This is one of the best ways to relax and refresh. When I put it on I was whisked away to a realm of relaxation, I felt calm and invigorated after using the soothing heated eye mask.

16 Brand Hibiscus Tea RRP £3

This mask was well saturated and not to thick it left a noticeable difference, Skin felt moisturised and refreshed.

Etude House 0.2mm Pearl Mask RRP £2.50

This mask boasts having real pearl powder extracts that help redness, blotchiness, finelines, ageing m, pigmentation and brightness. It smelt nice and absorbed well into my skin leaving my skin looking more radiant.

Acwell Rice Brightening Daanji Mask RRP £3.50

This is a bio cellulose mask (one of my favourite types) and will leave you shining bright like a diamond, removing dead skin cells leaving bright and healthy skin- perfect for the colder months.

The Face Shop Real Nature Red Ginseng Mask RRP £2.50

Red Ginseng has amazing heath benefits, including working wonders for your skin!

It gives your skins much needed boost of vitality and energy and helps firmness too!

Merbliss Nurse Healing Mask RRP £3.50

This is also infused with pearl extracts and is a winter wonder for your skin.the super thin mask helps to cleanse and reap air damage from the cold weather and dryness from the central heating. A Christmas miracle in a mask.

  Repiel Timeless Line-Shot BioMask RRP £6

Another bio mask packaged in a super cool injection. I was shocked by this one thinking it was a pump mask but no the tube opens up to reveal a blue bio mask. Its is packed full of volufiline that gives instant firming promoting body and volume by a cosmetic lip-filling effect!

Leaders Insolution Aloe Soothing Skin Renewal Mask RRP £2.50

This is a brilliant cleansing skin de-stress after a long day. Calming your tired dry skin and helping to heal inflammation caused by acne whilst being gentle on sensitive skin.

Verite Very Good Morning & Very Good Night Mask RRP £4

The good night mask gave me a giggle but left my skin feeling soft, clean and refreshed.

And the morning mask even a busy mum like me found the 3 minutes to prep my skin for the day. I’m glad I did it left me feeling awake, refreshed and ready to take on the day.

Entia No Filter Brightening Camera Mask RRP £6

This mask is said to leave you filter free and selfie ready, it’s a 2 step system

Step 1 is a vit c  ampoule powder that you rub into problem areas of your face that you need Brightening.

Then step 2 is a sheet mask you place over the top. This mask targets uneven skin tone and leaves your skin brightened and more radiant.

A’Pieu Coffee Lip Scrub – Mochalipccino RRP £8

This was this months surprise gift!

A soon as I opened this I was reminded of walking into a coffee bistro, it’s scent is so yummy.  The no mess lipstick style tube is so handy to pop in your bag and apply on the go. It wasn’t to abrasive and left my lips feeling soft, moisturised and free of dry skin.

Is it worth it?

Are you sheeting me? This box had 13 products and a few samples with a Total RRP of £52.50. The main 13 items work out at just £1.92 each BARGAIN!!

Giving you a whopping saving of £27.51

And even more when you use code FIRST10 giving you 10% off your first box!

What do I think? 

Ummm are you really going to ask a mask addict? I love it, its brilliant value for money!

My skin is now amazing after trying most of the masks in the box, I have even gone foundation free some days – in the winter months that’s saying something!

Korean skincare is far superior, they are miles ahead. But that makes it expensive to import so by the time the masks hit our local shops they carry a hefty price tag. This is a brilliant way to try out new things and find what suits your skin without a huge outlay and hassle of shopping around.

And let’s face it we all need a bit of time out every now and again and what better way that snuggling up in your Christmas pj’s with a hot choc, Christmas movie and a face mask…… Bliss!

Who would love it?

Mask addicts around the world rejoice!

I know loads of people – men, woman and children that love to relax with a face mask! Some even have family mask nights and it’s a must for any pamper session or sleepover. Some of the masks included are for sensitive skin as well so it really caters to everyone, It would make the perfect pressie.

How do I get it?

One simple option here

•Monthly rolling plan £24.99 and shipping is free to mainland U.K.

Last day to order for that month is the 20th and boxes ship out on the 24th. Subscription are easy to cancel and have no hidden Fees, making it a great gift hint hint!

You can also get 10% off your first box when you use code: FIRST10

You can buy some really cool masks from brands such as tony moly (Pokémon) sheet masks and the star wars ones to Etude House and less well known Korean brands from the online shop and have them sent out with your subscription.

They also offer a points reward scheme meaning you can get extra free goodies!

The website is well laid out, cute and easy to navigate! It’s also well worth checking out the blog section on there as well it gives you hints and tips in a masking 101.

you can check it out at:

https://www.masktime.co.uk/monthly-subscription

You can also find them on:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mymasktime/

And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mymasktime

Mask Time Box Review by Sam – December 2017 Firstly I would like to say a huge thank you to Estee from Mask Time for sending BoXession this box to review.

[cinematicendevaourz]

Schizoid affected disorder and a myriad of other mental issues is commonplace within the psyche of the FBA female. I would know from personal experience having been primarily raised by two black women and by ultimately deciding to wed a U.S. raised Caribbean woman who suffered from schizoid affected disorder - a catalyst that helped torpedo our romance in 2020. Fast forward to 2024, a short lived romance with an Afro-Latina raised in the States ended with her attempting to take a hammer to my head like a scene out of "Hellraiser". Something is definitely in the water of the U.S. leg of the African diaspora on the feminine side. Jaume Collet-Serra's "Woman In The Yard" backs these familiar experiences but adds on the Blumhouse not-so-secret sauce of family melodrama to really drive the point home of recognizing red flags when starting a romantic relationship with a FBA woman. Operating out of just box braids and a crop top, Danielle Deadwyler shines in the opaque feature even when The Woman In The Yard shows up to demolish the fragile reality Ramona had forged for herself and her surviving family after tragedy strikes and leaves her to indulge in the single mother trope. At least Deadwyler doesn't play up any stereotypes while undergoing the role of Ramona, but still the film is unapologetically made for FBA audiences. Comedic cues such as the flashlight clicking scene that begs the crowd to quote MJ on some "Annie Are You O.K.?" madness or the Russian Roulette finale, where even Ramona's alter (portrayed by a sinisterly endearing Okwui Okpokwasili) is caught in a soliloquy, begging the suspenseful sequence to speed up - all that humor in the face of death arrives punctually CPT. Shot in the FBA- haven of GA, "The Woman In The Yard" works tightly around a small cast, focused on only Ramona's family which is familiar when growing up in a single mother household where mental illness runs unchecked. Peyton Jackson as Ramona's son plays the rebellious teenager who is now old enough to identify and call out his mother's issues and Russell Hornsby portrays Ramona's husband who overlooks his wife's mental disorder to his untimely detriment out of his concept of love & loyalty. These are essential and relatable characters in the male FBA experience and offer direct cautionary context clues as to why we should exercise extreme caution when dealing with our ethnic counterparts that share our U.S. nationality. On the woman's side Estella Kahiha portrays Ramona's daughter, Annie, who exhibits not only early signs of the same disorder her mother suffers from but also has to worry about her mother putting a knife in her back - literally and metaphorically. Her role is the most sympathetic of all the characters since she has no blood on her hands, but audiences still get clued in that she will still suffer the sins of her mother all chalked up to a not so wonderful theory Punnett ran with called heredity. A couple of films have came out in the box office this season about depopulation and "The Woman In The Yard" is no stranger to this territory. The film urges viewers to call the suicide hotline if they are having ideations at the end of the film, but the biggest warning in Collet-Serra's production for the audience is to be careful with who you choose to build a future with, especially if that person you choose is an FBA woman. The stressors and historical trauma that their ethnic group suffer from makes them highly susceptible to become the main villain in your movie too. - V.V. 29th/Mar.2k25

[55northorangeportlandmd55355]

I came from Teezo's appearance on "Modern Jam" and nothing sounds like that on this album, but that isn't a problem. From what I heard, Teezo is like a Gen-Z Lenny Kravitz. Plenty of dirty guitars and pop punk drums found on "How Do You Sleep At Night", a range of topics covered on this LP from familial to romantic relationships, societal standings - all this while pushing the rebellious message of keeping one's imagination. Teezo does all of this while not touching any noticeable voice modulators. Natural and authentic, pure punk with traces of pop and hip-hop. Teezo has created a beautiful Klusterfuck with this tape. - V.V. 13th/Apr.2k25

[bookloveravenue]

Frat Wars (book 1): King of Thieves by Saxon James

We’re basically Romeo and Juliet. But dudes. And without all the dying.

Chad

Being VP of Sigma Beta Psi is wild. I get all the benefits of being in charge with hardly any of the responsibility.

Parties, pranks, and frat politics—college life has never been sweeter.

Until I meet Bailey Prince.

He has the face of a goddamn angel. I don’t know where he came from or why I’m so obsessed.

But I do know he’s a Kappa.

And our houses have a rivalry that’s written into legend.

Bailey

At Rho Kappa Tau, I’m a legacy.

It’s a lot of pressure, but I’ve always been responsible, never had that rebellious need to rock the boat, and I like it that way.

But after a party at Sigma—the jock frat—I meet Chad Doomsen, and for the first time in my life I want to step outside my square.

Our houses have always had a rivalry, but some of the guys seem to hate Chad specifically, and I don’t know why.

He’s surprisingly sweet and kind. At least to me.

I need to stay away. A relationship with Chad would be betraying the very legacy that brought me here.

But I can’t help myself. And it seems, neither can he.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58896219-frat-wars

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February 16, 2023

My Review: 5/5 Stars

The rivalry between Sigma and Kappa is legendary on campus. There's a respectful competition between the two but a rivalry nonetheless. So what happens when two guys from opposing frats want to date? Well things get complicated. Chad and Bailey didn't realize when they were beginning their hook up that they were from the rival frats. But when they are interrupted before things could really start, they immediately pull away. But for Chad, he isn't quite ready to let Bailey go. He'll have to work hard to get Bailey's attention and convince him to give them a chance. Bailey may be new to the school and frat, but he knows that hooking up with someone from Sigma is a bad idea. But it becomes harder and harder to resist Chad. And it doesn't take long for either to cave to their feelings. Now they are in a secret relationship as they try and navigate the prank wars between the frats and hope that there will be a good time to tell everyone about their relationship. Chad and Bailey were such a great pair! They were a lot of fun and really sweet together. And there were a lot of other characters who I am looking forward to reading their stories.

[well365living]

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[repostsandramblings]

Ok.

OH KAY!

I havve gone a wwhile wwithout posting a revview (mainly because I havven't been expanding my horizons lately), but THIS fuckin thing just CALLED to me for some reason.

It looked cute. Somefin you could trust to givve you a good drinking experience, but did I get that?

Short answwer, no.

Long answwer?

Firstly, the thickness. This drink is THICK. It has a smoothie consistency with none of the fun flavvors. This is mainly caused by the disgusting amount of OAT BITS just floating around in this horrid excuse of a drink. It givves this thing a horrid mouth feel. Speaking of which, OH. MY. GOG. Does this thing havve a mouth feel. The oat bits fuckin ASSAULT your mouth wwhile the thick ass milk makes sure the drink sticks in your mouth and givves your tongue a reel mouthful of that "great taste".

Wwhich, leads me to my final point.

OH MY FUCKIN GOG

THIS TASTES LIKE SHIT

The flavvor is a dance party of shit. Like a hoof beast shit in your milkshake, and you saww fit to add oats and half the required vvanilla extract. I feel like I'm getting face fucked by someone wwho doesn't bother to clean off their dick cheese. It's like a store bought milkshake made by a meth head wwith Alzheimer's. Drinking this shit makes me wwant to fuckin gag. I'd rather eat my owwn puke than drink this shit again.

Definitely DON'T recommend.