A Single Man – Film by Tom Ford

At least you know it will look good.

December 26, 2009

Save the date! The Wells Legacy is doing it again.

Up In The Air Trailer w/ George Clooney

Ryan Bingham is a corporate downsizing expert whose cherished life on the road is threatened just as he is on the cusp of reaching ten million frequent flyer miles and just after he’s met the frequent-traveler woman of his dreams.

Californication – Season 3

It’s my Entourage.  September 27th on Showtime.

Friday Nights @ Duane Park in Tribeca

Last Friday, an old friend was in town and we were scheduled to meet up. I was very excited to see her, but then the destination came through via text: We are going to Santos Party House. Needless to say, I was not excited about the destination. So much so, I opted out of the evening altogether. But then the second text came through… How about Burlesque in Tribeca?

Upon arrival, I quickly realized that I had just stumbled upon my favorite NY nightlife experience to date. I don’t write reviews of much, but this place was inspiring. The environment was simply amazing. Having spent the last few weeks trying to work a little bit of substance into my life, I was blown away by Duane Park on this Friday night. It was just what I needed. It was like I had just walked into the 1930s. The dim, totally vintage lighting, with a killer chandelier hanging over the middle of the restaurant. A small, foot-tall stage, lit from the floor by bulbs that may as well have been 50 years old. The stage was just big enough for a single performer, complete with the vintage mic, and flanked by a jazz trio of a piano, stand up bass, and trumpet/singer.

Each performer was of the highest caliber. Hot as shit. Not too gimmicky, paying full respect to the art form. No annoying drag queen hosts adding unnecessary comic relief.   No shoddy sound system typically reserved for indie rock bands.  It was stripped down, pure and simple.  I left craving more. Someone has nailed this experience so well, they deserve an award. So check your calendar. Is it Friday? Then call me . Let’s go.

Duane Park Restaurant and Lounge
http://www.duaneparknyc.com/ > Source of Images

Make Moves and Stay Up

and

Tupac Shakur – The Biopic

I was always completely fascinated with Tupac Shakur. I liked his music, and obviously some of it was undeniable, but I was never a huge fan of his music. But as a person, he was so compelling and inspirational. When he died, I remember thinking how disappointing it would be to not get to see him grow old.

I never really identified with Biggie the same way. Having moved to Brooklyn and felt his influence, and to the extent that a white kid can Texas can understand his influence, I am blown away. I finally watched Notorious and I loved it. Gravy killed it as Biggie. Seeing the portrayal of Puffy in the early years was a little freaky considering the mogul he has evolved to. The whole thing got me thinking about what the Tupac biopic would look like.

Since I cannot even begin to think who could and/or deserves to play him, I had a thought:

Another Reason to Love New York City

Favorite part at about the 1:00 minute mark.

Wells Family Home Videos

We never had a camcorder to document things when we were young, but thanks to this movie, we don’t need one

My Dad’s favorite part of the movie:

Max Martin

You can blame the friendly looking Swedish guy above for the following songs (he wrote them)

• Backstreet Boys – Quit Playing Games with My Heart
• Backstreet Boys – As Long as You Love Me
• Backstreet Boys – Everybody
• Backstreet Boys – I Want it That Way
• N’Sync – Tearing Up My Heart
• N’Sync – Its Gonna Be Me
• Britney Spears – Baby One More Time
• Britney Spears – Oops, I Did it Again
• Santogold – LES Artistes
• Kelly Clarkson – Since You’ve Been Gone
• Kelly Clarkson – Behind the Hazel Eyes
• Kelly Clarkson – My Life Would Suck Without You (her new one)
• Katy Perry – I Kissed A Girl
• Katy Perry -Hot N Cold
• M.I.A. – Paper Planes
• Daughtry – Feels Like Tonight
• Bon Jovi – It’s My Life
• James Blunt – Carry You Home

…And those are just the ones that you may have heard of. Amazing.

PS – Two in the list above don’t belong   Which ones?