Yuck.

She can't be a happy person. 

Surround yourself with negativity and that's just what you'll get back.

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SoShy

SoShy aka. Deborah Eptsein is a French singer/songwriter. She was recently featured on Timbaland's song 'Morning After Dark' on Shock Value II (2009). I loved her voice on the track. So unique, deep and with substance (unlike Nelly's voice on the track which is cringe-tastically nasal and piercing). So I looked up some of her other music and was completely (but pleasantly) surprised. She has a reggae/hip hop/soul feel which is perfect for showcasing her voice. A soothing 'lounge singers voice' my dad would say. Her single 'Dorothy' is currently making the rounds on the music scene. I think she is definitely a keeper. Can't wait for more. Her debut album is on it's way...

Check her out:
Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/soshymusic
Twitter - http://twitter.com/soshyshy




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Another Death at Yet Another Funeral?

This confuses the hell out of me.

Death at a Funeral (2007) was an absolutely brilliant British film by director Frank Oz. The story was fantastic. The characters impeccable. The comedic timing bang on. So why on earth do the American's have to remake it? I've never been much of a fan of typical 'American' humour. But there are a few American films that I have enjoyed and some British films I have not enjoyed so I am not totally biased. But Death at a Funeral was such a British film. The script was British. The setting was British. The characters were inescapably British. It worked because it was British. From what I've read of the 2010 American remake I'm sure it will make a complete mockery of the whole thing. Chris Rock and Martin Lawrence? Really? They can be hilarious in their respective comedic fields, but this story doesn't lend itself to their slap stick style. If you've seen the 2007 version you know none of the characters were outwardly funny. The script wasn't necessarily 'comedic', rather the comedy was hidden in the events and circumstances surrounding this family.

I think this remake will be a cheap version of the original. The subtlety and comedic artistry of the first movie will be replaced by mediocrity and cheesy lines in the second.       

If you like smart comedy watch the original.

If you want a crappy American flick... it's out later this year.

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More food for thought...

I was watching Nigella Feasts the other day (I love her!) and she said something that really made me nod my head along... since when did food become classified as 'good' or 'bad'? It's all food. Yes, some foods have bigger fat and sugar content... but if you eat lots of any food you will put on weight. Sometimes you just need some chocolate to keep you sane. Why should you feel bad about it? That's where eating disorders start. Why is it that disorders like bulimia and anorexia are only found in modern 'Westernised' civilisations? Look at how food it advertised and talked about. It's like candy is a walking time bomb or bread is poison. Yet in cultures that are not considered westernised there have been no (to my knowledge/research) recorded cases of eating disorders. Food is fuel. Nourishment. Enjoyment. Families and communities revolve around growing, harvesting and eating. I think we need to chill out on the food talk. We need to slow food down. It needs to be enjoyed, savoured and shared. FOOD IS NOT YOUR ENEMY!



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Look But Don't Touch...

I caught this on TV the other day. Alesha Dixon (singer in Misteeq and now a stunning solo artist) investigates the current media OBSESSION with photoshopping images and presenting them as the beauty standard. She also talks to real women + girls who are affected by these images. It's scary to think how taken in we all are with 'beautiful' images. It's also sad to think that we crave or idolise these images so much, that anything less than what we are shown is ugly.

Very thought provoking.

Enjoy!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2197846902142489116#

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Lucky Number 9...

9 seems to have been a popular number lately for movies. First there was the brilliant 'District 9' directed by Neill Blomkamp and produced by New Zealand's very own Peter Jackson... or is that Sir Peter Jackson now?

Next out is the musical drama 'NINE' with Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Marion Cotillard, Kate Husdon, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren and Judi Dench directed by Rob Marshall. The plot seems to be the typical man and his mistresses story but it does look visually stunning and the music sounds pretty wicked.

Then there is little known '9' which I am super excited for. It is a 3D movie about 9 dolls who were created and given life at the end of humanity (due to an all out war with technology). They then have to save their generation from extinction. Directed by Shane Acker, produced by Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov voices by Elijah Wood, Jennifer Connelly and John C. Reilly.

Check them out.
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A Second Chance...

Jason Derulo's (somewhat) acoustic version of 'Whatcha Say'.

I do prefer it to the other 'club' version. However I am just not a fan of the song. To be honest the lyrics annoy me, singing about cheating on a girlfriend but being really sorry, you weren't supposed to find out and when I'm rich it wont even matter... just warms the soul right?

Maybe he realised how well the first version did, so re-releasing it will get him the fame and money he wants so much he even makes it integral to his song (puke)... business smarts or just plain greedy?

I still prefer Imogen Heap's (original) version.

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2010

Happy New Year world :)

I don't really make new year resolutions, I try to make them throughout the year.

But I do hope that the world continues to aim for peace, love and understanding.

Photo: New Year's celebrations in Auckland, NZ.

(which is NOT the capital of NZ contrary to the UK media's report... that would be like me saying the capital of England is Liverpool.)

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