M.I.A's Back!!! Born Free

M.I.A, Born Free from ROMAIN-GAVRAS on Vimeo.

As always, Maya provides thought-provoking music and video. Take a look, but I warn that it is quite graphic.

Soul Glow Paradise

I bet he thinks he is the lovechild of Jermaine Jackson and Katt Williams. This leaves me speechless.

Warning: Heavy gyrating and bodyrolling. Also, its called a combo package for a reason.

Dream Invasion

My dreamworld has been intruded not once, but twice by a man that I used to have feelings for. I wake up wondering why this is, do I subconsciously still want him? I don't think so. So why does he haunt my dreams? In both dreams he was off in the background, sort of making his presence known, but never having interaction with me outside of stealing glances from a distance.  We are always in public places an I'm always surrounded by people and he is by himself just watching me and for some reason I can't get to him nor does he attempt to come to me.  I really don't know what to make of this, but I really wish he would find an exit and use it.

Review: Why Did I Get Married Too

Can't say that I liked it more than the first movie because I didn't. However, I did enjoy talking to the screen and predicting what was going to happen.  It was funny and had its moments, but overall I felt like it was rushed, incomplete and unrealistic in some scenes. Does a tragic situation really make people instantly forgive and forget all the problems that have lingered for years?  Perhaps there will be a third installment?  Also, I was a little annoyed that Mr. Perry keeps bringing in Cicely Tyson (I know she is a legend, but for some reason she irks my nerves). I'm going to give a quick synopsis on each couple and Mike. (You probably shouldn't read if you haven't seen and intend to watch in the near future).

Terry & Diane: They have seemingly gotten over their issues regarding lack of sex, children, and dealing with time consuming careers, but there is an unexpected new twist in their relationship.  Diane whispers another man's name while in bed with Terry, leading Terry to suspect that she is carrying on a affair. We learn that her sparked happiness is the result of fantasizing about a partner in another law firm, nothing more. (Frankly, if Tyler Perry were my husband he would have to consider himself lucky because I would be doing a LOT more than fantasizing about other men).  This couple has always been the least interesting to me so moving on.

Angela & Marcus: These two are up to the same old antics, it sort of felt like they were beating a dead horse with the old I know he's cheating bid.  Angela came off as extremely funny and witty in the first movie, but I felt she was overdoing the outbursts and making herself look foolish in public. She has a quite entertaining gun-wielding scene that was rather predictable. I guess I could understand why she acts so crazy because Marcus is delicious and I wouldn't want to lose him either. It always ends up with Marcus having to prove that he can in fact be trusted and Angela apologizing for her bad behavior that ensues 30 seconds later.  (I may be mistaken but I thought Angela quit drinking?)

Sheila & Troy: Making the move from Colorado to Atlanta along with a new baby put them under financial stress, especially since Troy is unemployed and struggling to find a job (I feel his pain).  Troy puts his pride before everything else and does not want people to know their struggle.  His frustration affects his relationship with Sheila and she refuses to be ill-treated and lets him know this several times.  I am still trying to figure out where the line is drawn between strength/intelligence & stupidity when choosing to deal with her ex Mike in order to benefit her family.

Patricia & Gavin: Janet did this role justice the second time around because the first time I found her to be unbelievable. Let's just say she finally let "Perfect Patty" release all of that pent up pain, resentment and anger (I really wished she ripped the shelving out of the wall...that would have been perfection).  Its quite obvious through her practiced "I'm fine" and "We really love each other" that something is wrong between these two and everyone knows it, but can't figure out how to get the truth out of them.  Gavin is still pissed about her lack of communication regarding her deepest feelings (I thought she was working at it from the first movie, guess not). He also shows another side of himself and none of it is pretty...that relationship was clearly over for a while with no hope of ever returning. I was sitting in the theater wondering why they remained in the same house after getting lawyers and the whole nine (not a smart move...way too much anger). This couples tumultuous fighting leads to Gavin's tragic end.  I didn't like that the possibility of a new man was introduced into Patty's life so shortly after she went through such tragedy (that was partly her fault, yet again).  To be honest, I feel that another small issue in Patricia's life would cause her to be admitted into a psych ward.  There is no way that she could have been completely wrestled with her guilt and healed to allow another man into her world to produce a healthy relationship.  

Mike: I didn't know he was going to be in the sequel so I must admit that Angela and I screamed "Oh, Hell NO" in unison when he showed up at the beach house.  Gaining the reputation of a snake, I knew none of his intentions were pure especially when he kept trying to have Sheila stroll down memory lane.  In the end he redeems himself by doing Sheila a favor regarding Troy's employment status, but then he claims that he needs her when he discovers he has cancer. My only question was Why couldn't he get a live in nurse?

I hope there is a third movie because I need some answers. 

Update: On second thought, I don't think I will waste my time.

  

Kelis-Acapella

Kelis - Acapella
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I've been waiting months for this video and I must say that I love it, especially the ending. My reading: She is a fierce warrior that doesn't allow life's disappointments to get the best of her and a is proud mum who embraces the happiness that motherhood brings. Lovely ode to her child, awesome video concept. Kelis rocks.   

Dis Riddim I Love

I'm ashamed to say that I never heard this song until a few days ago, but I've been playing it repeatedly as it is so enchanting. This song is perfect for those with a significant other of some sort, especially on a rainy night like tonight. Barrington Levy is an awesome artist, so have a listen.

After Winter...NYC Folk

Pollute the streets like roaches on the hunt for a meal.  Can you blame us? After so many cold,dreary weeks and multiple snowstorms the first break of warm temperatures and sunlight makes us lose our minds with glee.  I would be lying if I said that I didn't put on a mini-skirt to roam mid-town (I hate wearing excess clothing, the less the better). My little sister prided herself on the fact that she was my "protector" from "dirty men with lingering eyes or smart mouths"(she has a smart mouth herself, wonder where she got that from?)  I digress. I wanted to talk about the crazy things people do upon springs arrival.  For instance, we along with the rest of the city, spent most of the day in Central Park and I must say that I found it quite entertaining that people were ice skating in 70 degree weather.  I mean you could clearly see the ripples of the melting ice, but that didn't matter people were skating in shorts/tank-tops without a care. Several people even fell into the river that was being created, shook their wet bottoms and kept it moving. Perhaps, this is why I love this place...we could care less how foolish we look to others as long as we are content.