In the Name of Gaga

Ten Reasons to love this crazy bitch!

If you live on planet Earth and have any contact to a tv, computer, magazine, or even a newspaper. You have heard by now of the infamous, queen of crazy, Lady Gaga. I Though I'd do the world a favor and deliver ten reasons to love someone as crazy as her!

Reason #1) Star power.

Let's take it back to two years ago. Can anyone tell me who Gaga was??? No, didn't think so. This bitch became a success, it seems over night.  Her debut album The Fame was gold on a CD.  She's sold millions of albums worldwide and will continue to do so for quite sometime, if I have anything to say about it.

Reason #2) The Fame.

Her breakout CD was launched immediately to the top of the charts. The four number one hits; Just Dance, Pokerface, Love Game, and Paparazzi, all killed the Billboard Hot 100 list and still are heard frequently on the sound waves.

Reason #3) Her outlandish outfits.

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that once Gaga came out looking like a crazy that every other "superstar" has been taking to the couture world?? Coincidence? I think not.

Reason #4) The song Pokerface.

Muh-muh-muh my favorite. I could easily listen to the song, and I have, five times in a row and wouldn't mind to keep going five more times.

Reason #5) Her live performances.

Now show of hands.  When someone brought up the VMA's who brought up Gaga's performance?? If you didn't raise your hand. You're a liar.  She is so artistic, and coming from someone who has seen her live, it's worth every penny. She doesn't lip-synch and she actually performs. It's nuts. From acoustic piano ballads to bass bumping dance numbers...she stole my heart.

Reason #6) She gives back.

During her concert she announced that she had a set up where if you text a certain number you could donate a dollar to less fortunate members of the LGBT community. And for how much people donated she was going to match that donation out of pocket. This was also running through the whole tour. So kudos for her for giving back. 

Reason #7) Her music videos.

Lady Gaga's music videos are some of the dopest.  The hype for "Bad Romance" was ridiculous. I know I was one of many that was looking at her website daily to see if she finally uploaded.  Then it soared to the top on youtubes most watched.

Reason #8) The Fame Monster.

Her follow up album, the Fame Monster, was as just as much of hit as The Fame.  The only difference was the anticipation for this one was a lot higher than for her debut.  It, like it's older sister, went straight to the top of the charts and has already had two singles hit number one.

Reason #9) She's actually talented.

If any of you laugh at this statement I want you to go to youtube. Type in Lady Gaga live at NYU 2005. Then take off your shoe, and put your foot in your mouth.

Reason #10) She's a total maniac.

She is one of the most unusual people on the planet by far.  She is not afraid to be different and encourages others not to hide their true self from the world, and I think that might be my favorite reason of all. 

Movie Mayhem: Part Two!

I'm back skanks! I went on a bit of a vacation from blogging. My apologies. I've been super busy with work and school.  No worries though, nothing has changed in my life.  I'm going home this weekend for my brother's and nephew's birthday party, it's sure to be a good time!  

As many of you may recall in my last blog, I told you that I was going to try, as a new year's resolution, to watch at least one new movie a week. Since that post my resolution is going strong.  I have watched FOUR since I have last blogged and no worries I will be sure to give my brutally honest opinion on all of the following.

The first of the new movie excursion begins with the Edge of Darkness, starring Mel Gibson.  This movie was pretty intense, not going to lie.  The story focuses on Mel Gibson's character as he searches to see why his activist daughter was murder at his front door.

The story line is fairly predictable but, I'm glad to say Mel's still got it.  He's whooping ass through out the entire movie.  There are a few parts that will make you jump out of your seat but, like I said, it's a fairly predictable movie.  It ends on a "happy note" if you want to call it that.  

After all that action from Edge of Darkness I needed a calm down, next in line Julie & Julia.  And can I just add Meryl Streep, YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!!!!  She was Julia Child in this movie.  The voice, the look, everything. You are a damn Goddess among mortals.  Now let's not be bias. Amy Adams did a fantastic job as well but, with your co-star being Hollywood royalty, you don't have much of a chance to shine.

The movie focused on two true stories that were interwind into one fantastic movie.  The story of Julia Child is one that should be known far and wide!  Then the eloquent effort put forth by Julie Powell to conquer Julia Child's french cook book. I will admit it got a little predictable on Powell's side of the movie, but I was a little butt hurt that the two never actually end up meeting.  I almost assumed that they would be, alas I was wrong.

Next on the list of movies was Gamer.  Now I was under the impression that this was going to be a good movie.  Let me make myself quite plain.  If you value time and money, DON'T RENT THIS!!!  

Gerard Butler finally let us down world.  This movie blew the big one.  I was so confused the entire time and when the end finally came I was left there sitting completely confused. 

Finally the last movie for this post, Alfie.  Jude Law at his finest is more like it. This movie follows Jude through the streets of New York as being an infamous playboy.

The movie shows Jude going from girl to girl the entire time. The girls include Sienna Miller (SOOOOOO GORGEOUS!) and Susan Sarandon for a fifty plus women will make you give a double take.  The bottom line of the movie comes to how after all this useless shagging Alfie is left with nothing and shows how that at some point in ones "adult" life they need to grow up.

New Movie Mayhem

Movies...

I have finally figured out a New Years resolution that I don't mind actually keeping,  I'm going to try and watch at least one new movie a week.  I noticed lately that my "movies to see" list is getting a little lengthy, and I'm determined that I should try and do this movie a week approach.

WARNING:  This blog contains spoilers to most of the movies!

This last weekend, I knocked out three movies that I've been wanting to see, and for the most part was happy with their out comes.  The first movie I saw, this weekend, was Whip It!  Drew Barrymore's director debut was a thumb's up!  Even though I think Ellen Paige might want to start branching out from her stereotypical roles.  But nevertheless the movie had a lot of laughs, a few tears, and some very manly women.

The next movie I saw this weekend, was A Perfect Getaway.  This was a suspenseful thriller kind of movie that I thought looked interested in theaters but, didn't want to spend 9 dollars to actually go to it.  The suspense wasn't as mind racking as I was anticipating it to be. But the twist at the end was stellar. 

And the final installment of my movie extravaganza is 500 Days of Summer.  This movie had such great potential.  I love love love!  Zooey Deschanel but, in this movie she is a raging bitch!  After leading poor Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) on for so long, just to break up with him and then goes off and marries some other dude...not cool Zooey, not cool at all.  Over all though the movie earned a solid B+ in my book.

Like most New Years resolutions I most likely won't be able to actually keep it for a whole year but, I will keep everyone updated of my new movie a week ambitions.