When I started this company 3 yrs ago, my goal in mind was to create a team of female artists who did not fit inside the box and whose personal style is not only inspired by Rock & Roll but was passionate about creating Rock/fashion events in NYC. I am happy to say I have met such females and have the honor of working with such talented, passionate women along the way. This is why I am really proud of our first feature in a major magazine. This really expands our platform and allows for the tattooed beauties, pierced freaks and innovative edgy ladies to have a platform to expose our indvidual talents and as a team really empower other young girls to embrace their individuality and sexuality. I’m excited about the next chapter for Sugar & Spikes and about the exciting work coming our way. Go pick up your copy of Urban Ink Magazine Issue #22 and look out for more events and press surrounding Sugar & Spikes!

~Mika Kenyah

-A Miz Katastrophe Production-

-Presented by DJ Tim No. 37, Ms. Mika and Miz Katastrophe-

//FEATURING

Clothing by Natasha NYC

Kid Sister Jewelry

//MODELS

Blessed

Forest Of Gotham

Grace Wendroff

Envy

Alexa Nicole

Naomi the Siren

Aardvark

Ms. Mika – CEO of Sugar & Spikes

Miz – Executive Promoter of Sugar & Spikes

Check out new www.MizKatastrophe.com

Back in the day, Limp Bizkit was the band that best epitomized “new metal”, mixing DJ effects with metal guitars and lyrical stylings stretching from rage to desperation from singer-rapper Durst. Unfortunately when the backlash of this sound erupted, Fred took the most heat. Fred was feeling the hate from his haters; frontman Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society and Corey Taylor of Slipknot made no apology to let their fans know just exactly what they thought of Limp Bizkit. In 2003, on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Zakk asks the audience “who wants a piñata Fred Durst?”
Ahhhh Zakk all talent and the right amount of asshole to make a girl swoon…No. Seriously. SWOON.

Corey Talyor expressed the sentiment shared by many young fans who wanted their rock ‘n’ roll back, when he stated, “ Fred is a great business man…but he is NOT an artist…he is pre-packaging (music)”.
And just like other pre-packaged products, those delicious hungry-man dinners…they are fast, dumbed down food to serve the masses. So if you are hungry and cheap…enjoy yourself a nice heaping of Limp Bizkit. For their sake, I do hope they can make Gold Cobra work for them. I am just one of those people who hate to watch people trip and land face down on their own pile of poo.
By Mika Kenyah

My make-up and hair in this video is done by -Bridget Dahl-.

I have a hard time eating meat and I’m writing this article. What does that say?

A better way of marketing would be the negatives of eating meat or animal products, like clogged arteries, or lactose intolerance from milk, or how the human body is built to be a herbivore. Or how it increases cancer or cholesterol as I mentioned. And is one of the primary causes of our lack of natural resources. It actually goes as far as cause of extinction and why we have issues in the rain forest. Why not talk about this? You can read more here.

Do you really think guys are not going to eat meat when they look at these? I bet the guys see a lovely piece of meat they just want to eat right up.

““Growing up in a household having both parents as photographers, Blake Farber began his own career in film at the young age of 16. As a self taught NYC filmmaker, he’s worked on various film projects from Italy, Portugal, Germany to the back alleys of NYC. Being a musician himself, he mixes both the visual medium blended with his musical background. He’s worked as director, cinematographer and editor with musicians such as Alicia Keys, David Sanborn, Onree Gill, Joe Sample, Branford Marsalis, Hank Jones, Jonatha Brooke, John Mayer, Nile Rogers, Jordin Sparks and many others.”

www.BlakeFarber.com
Blake Farber 2010 Reel from Blake Farber on Vimeo.

Here’s a description of CatWalk Tragedy as quoted from the CatWalk Tragedy Facebook profile:

“Catwalk Tragedy is the definitive showcase for modern alternative beauty in all its forms, a different kind of beauty pageant for both men and women who bask in image as an art form as well as a way of life. No longer content hiding in the shadows these guys and gals strut their stuff center stage and rock the runway with fire and fury. The underground explodes into the spot light ready to demand credit and recognition in the fashion world which has always pretended to ignore them… while stealing their best ideas. This event has proven over and over that the world doesn’t fear tattoos, piercings, blue or green hair in a Mohawk… it craves them. The world’s canvas is a prettier piece of art because of them.

So we invite you all to come out of your dance clubs, tattoo shops, skate parks, and virtual worlds and embrace the glitz and the glamour as the side show spectacle takes over the circus.

A night for all of us, where the norm is not the norm, a chance to not only be celebrated for being different but to take style and fashion to a new level.”

Sounds like fun!!! I know many of you wouldn’t want to miss this phenomenal show, so with out further ado here are the details about this year’s CatWalk Tragedy NYC:

CatWalk Tragedy NYC 2011

]]> http://www.sugarandspikesrocks.com/news/catwalktragedy/feed/ 1 http://www.sugarandspikesrocks.com/news/an-introduction/ http://www.sugarandspikesrocks.com/news/an-introduction/#comments Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:20:13 +0000 Miz Katastrophe http://www.sugarandspikesrocks.com/?p=2088 The following introduction is an outdated version of my original Sugar & Spikes biography which is now under construction :)

My name is Miz… They call me Miz Katastrophe

I originate from a rural area on the East Coast, but have since then inhabited a variety of diverse locations, exposing me to an ecclectic mix of creative influences in my upbringing. My ethnicity is 1/2 Filipino and 1/2 Russian Euro-American mix. I consider myself a Punk Rocker, poet, artist, and explorer. Music, art, fashion, culture, literature, and spirituality are muses that fuel my motivation to bring my passions to a further level. The fast paced evolution and exhilarating energy of these “muses” suit my dynamic and ambitious nature.

I love being a part of the underground music scene… whether it’s Rock N’ Roll, Hip-Hop/Rap, Punk Rock, Hardcore, & every other awesome sound of music in my eardrums,, it’s always an electrifying experience to go to concerts/events/gigs/shows, mosh, dance, and rock the f*ck out!

Lyricism is my foremost talent with music art. I have been an ardent writer since my youngest years, with the recognition of my literary talents being established before age of 9. Literature is the tool I use to generate the infliction of thought and awareness. My free-writing volition has become not only an expression of creative visions, but a mission to set forth the acquisition of wisdom.

I’m ambitiously striving toward my creative aspirations with detertmination. Expanding my horizons within the grand infrastructure of the fashion/entertainment industry has been an exciting & timeless venture. My style of clothing expresses the individuality of my attitude, and speaks loudly for my personality. I use the body as a canvas, showcasing the beauty and uninhibited creative fierceness of alternative fashion. One of my ultimate goals is a successful career in fashion design.

My greatest aspiration is enlightenment. The state of this nation may circumvent, but I have hope for the posterity to create a new verity. I believe in karmic resolution. Viva la revolution. I guess I’m just an outkast turned – up and coming model and author, with the gift of having a third eye and a brilliant sense of creativity. The multi-pop-cultural influences and alternative lifestyles of the creative world fascinate me. I’m avid about sharing the knowledge, artwork, and music that inspires me, and to explore and celebrate the boundless realms of arts and entertainment with the world.

Miz Katastrophe 2010

Do at your own discretion. 

This video shows how to best and the 2nd video shows how to do your eyebrows. 

This is an episode I kind of remember viewing when I was a kid, but then it was banned and never aired again. Besides that what an amazing show. This was our kid version of SNL. The show had humor our parents could relate to by parodying their own movies and shows they watched. Such as Rambo. Or Arnold’s popularity and an SNL skit creating Arnold the Pitbull who wanted to “Pump you up.”

Or remember Plucky in the elevator? Or the toilet ” … go down the hole.”

I remember Stick Stickly announcing playing the show. I wrote him once. He never read my letter. 

Tiny Toons Plucky Clip

Steven Spielberg’s Tiny Toons should still be on the air. I think what’s on television now, cartoon wise, is garbage (not all).

Check out the websites PlasticJungle, GiftCardRescue, and GiftCards.com, who will buy your unwanted gift cards. They will give you 60-90% of your cash or GiftCards.com will give you the option to pay your bills from the site with the gift card. Click here to start paying your bills with your gift cards. This includes cards $25-250.

Avoid joining any magazines at Blockbuster, Finish Line or F.Y.E. and many other stores not listed here currently. 

If your account comes up with a bill from TWX know you’re in for a load of hell. TWX is the stock letters for Time Warner. Now we know the name of the beast. 

Yes, this horrible bill and hunt down brought to you by Time Warner. 

Besides my own complaint, you can check out more, or place your own at http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/twx-c200561.html

Here’s another complaint that really explains the situation. 

Not the most exciting video, but here’s about what I’ve written. 

Another one to look out for is Bally Fitness, we’ll get to those fuckers next episode.

I really want to watch this. When I watch this trailer I feel inspired to become a teacher. 

Honestly, how are kids going to stop giving up on education… when the system gives up on them and just let’s them pass. 

My mother’s a teacher’s aid and I hear a lot of complaints about teachers and students. I have had a woman ask me how to spell “barn.” Also a 13 year-old asks how to spell roses. 

I’m committing full attention to grammar, since school didn’t care if you understand it. They just passed you. 

xoxo

With all this bankruptcy. Why can’t we just print money? There has to be enough gold to back it up with. Right? 

That’s not even the issue or the reason. If we were to print money all the prices would have to go up in stores. I know prices are going up now, but I mean ridiculous. 

The U.S. issue with retirement involves money as well. More people are living longer since social security in the ’30s- ’40s. All money used for retirees  is causing there to be less for those who were born in the 60’s and onward to retire at the current age. 

With life expectancy going up retirement has to as well. What does this mean for all of us who weren’t born before the 60’s? 

This has to happen though, every yin has a yang.

Or how we (and celebrities) adopt from foreign countries when children in our country are looking for a family to adopt them? 

Or how celebrities complain and whine about how bad other countries have it. They believe we should help everyone else.

Why do you think the recession happened? 

Something we all hear at some point in our lives is to take care of ourselves first, and then others. When it comes to a country should that be any different? Shouldn’t we take care of our country and then everyone else? Is the reason we don’t do this because we want to keep peace? The United States is like a waitress at a restaurant trying to please everyone, but at the end out the night… was it worth it? Sometimes it is not. 

Or educating in other countries when a lot of schools in the United States provide poor education. Budgets are being cut every year. Less and less after school activities are available. 

If we never take care of ourselves we will weaken our country even further. 

My friends and I had this discussion the other day. It’s a combo of all our ideas. Think about this when you vote today.

Go to http://www.humorhotlines.com/rejectionhotline.asp and choose your state. That’s the number you will give to whoever wants yours.

Here’s a video compiling other funny numbers for pranks. 

Saw is actually something close and dear to me. As weird as that may sound. Before I went to Florida my brother wanted to watch horror flicks with me on Halloween Night. He introduced me to Saw. It was like our tradition of watching Little Nicky, Indiana Jones,… what are the normal movies on during Thanksgiving again? lol. 

The writer attended Full Sail University (I graduated from Full Sail!!!). Not too far from Full Sail  is a school the makers of Blair Witch Project attended. Guess horror comes from Florida? 

I can’t wait to watch this! It’ll be the best Saw yet! Can you imagine the chills? The 3-D commercials look really good for it. 

Check out the Saw 3D website. 

When I think about this question I think: Do I want to go through all that labor to not be able to keep the baby? Or it’s giving a couple who can’t have a child their dream come true. That happiness is priceless. Also, it’s your body. 

In a rough economy like this it wouldn’t surprise me if this business started booming. 

You can check out the clip here. Just click. 

I know it would take me 5 babies to pay off school loans. Could you imagine though giving a family a child they want and then you have the money you want for college? I’m not about to do that.

Keira is so lucky to get all these amazing roles based on literature classics. 

Going back to where I was before my A.D.D. (HIGH SCHOOL) Something I do remember in high school is obsessing over my boobs. I still do today, admittedly. I sometimes wonder how will I land a job in the film industry looking like this? And then I look at women like Keira Knightley and I feel empowered (or Kate Hudson). She is one of the top paid actresses and she is pretty much flat chested. It doesn’t mean she isn’t gorgeous! I think of her as an amazing role model for that reason. I’ve thought about plastic surgery for years now. To see a film star not alter her body is just so much more meaningful. Plastic surgery is never being comfortable with yourself and who you are. Keira is comfortable with her breasts and who she is. Look at the films she has done nude scenes in. Like Domino. She was kick ass! 

Not everyone agrees though. You will find so many hateful writings about how her body is not sexy, etc. In the film King Arthur those people were the Producers. The Producers decided the marketing plan for Knightley’s film “King Arthur” required a more fully breasted image. They altered the image as you can see above. 

Keira’s response to the Producers (according to Softpedia): ‘Those things certainly weren’t mine. I remember we had an interesting discussion when they said “We want to make them slightly larger and you’ll get approval”, and I was like “Okay, 

The reason the image was altered was so the film would appeal to the American audience. The image on the left is the poster used in Europe. Obviously the right is for us.

Keira refused at the release of “The Dutchess” for such changes to be made again. She even refused to her breasts being painted on again in Pirates of the Caribbean. Notice the line? The makeup line. 

When I think about it, why would I want to date a guy who likes me for my boobs? Seriously! What happens when they sag? Will he still love me or a boob job? Divorce? If anything I’ll be a breast ahead many people who rely on their looks. I’ll know who I am. Some people need a boob job to become what society wants them to be that they believe is them. 

I believe Fame is defined by four things: Who you know, talent, looks, and whether you know who you are (stability, attitude, and comfort come with it). Remember the person you can never escape is you. No matter where you move. You will never change unless you want to. 

Well anyways, I wrote a standup on this topic. Doing a lot of writing lately. As I work through things. Can’t tell you what’s up, but I’m getting there. I think I’ve bared enough breasts tonight. Night all! xoxoxo

TRIVIA: In what short film was Keira a grip?

The film opens perfectly with the joke:

One time my cousin Walter got this cat stuck up his ass. True story. He bought it at our local mall, so the whole fiasco wound up on the news. It was embarrasing for my relatives and all, but next week, he did it again. Different cat, same results, complete with another trip to the emergency room. So, I run into him a week later in the mall and he’s buying another cat. And I says to him, “Jesus, Walt! What are you doing? You know you’re just gonna get this cat stuck up your ass too. Why don’t you knock it off?” And he said to me, “Brodie, how the hell else am I supposed to get the gerbil out?” My cousin was a weird guy.

Here’s the trailer:

T.S. plans to propose to his long time girlfriend at Jaws in Universal (as Jaws comes out of the water). His girlfriend cannot go on the trip to Florida because her father needs an actress for his show. The actress planned to play the role died partially because of something T.S. said about her weight.

T.S.’s best friend Brodie is too obsessed with video games and comic books to pay attention to his girlfriend. He sneaks her into the house. Rene wants to be Brodie’s serious relationship. Seeing she can’t have that with him she calls the relationship off.

After both being dumped Brodie and T.S. head to the mall. T.S. tells Brodie about how he would love to sabotage his ex’s television appearance on a dating show. This is where Jay and Silent Bob come in. Brodie introduces them. Jay and Silent Bob are like The Looney Tunes. I love how Silent Bob wears the Batman costume and has the gun Batman uses as well (to hoist them up the building like cartoon characters). The two characters fulfill our inner child. Their introduction kind of reminded me of Bill and Ted (with the guitar motions). I love how Silent Bob is trying to use the force (Jedi mind). These two characters are very entertaining to watch. I’d just love to be around Jay and Silent Bob. 

Kevin Smith has it all. Brilliant dialogue and interesting characters. What could be more interesting than a topless psychic with 3 nipples? 

The successful and very talented Ben Affleck is in this film as well. He plays the manwhore rebound for women. He is after Brodie’s ex, Rene. (If Ben brought this character to bed I’d never sleep with him lol.) Anyways… This role was before “Good Will Hunting.” Ben Affleck has been around for a while. He was in Field of Dreams. Ben is a Producer, Director, Writer and Actor. I have to admit, his early success makes me jealous. This man is very talented and so am I. So one day I know it will happen. 

Stan Lee is in the film! He is kind of like Obiwan in this film or Uncle in Jackie Chan Adventures. He is a guide. I don’t know what I’d do if I met Stan Lee. I’d love to make my own comic books. Maybe using Jedi mind I’ll think of a concept. lol

I love the rants like these about sex and comic book characters. This is what I mean by dialogue! Plus, you know you’ve thought about cartoon sex before. :

Brodie: It’s impossible, Lois could never have Superman’s baby. Do you think her fallopian tubes could handle the sperm? I guarantee you he blows a load like a shotgun right through her back. What about her womb? Do you think it’s strong enough to carry his child?

T.S. Quint: Sure, why not?

Brodie: He’s an alien, for Christ sake. His Kyrptonian biological makeup is enhanced by earth’s yellow sun. If Lois gets a tan the kid could kick right through her stomach. Only someone like Wonder Woman has a strong enough uterus to carry his kid. The only way he could bang regular chicks is with a kryptonite condom. That would kill him.  

Another Favorite:

Jay: Silent Bob here’s an electrical genius. He won the science fair in eighth grade by turning his mom’s vibrator into a CD player using some chicken wire and shit. The mother fucker’s like MacGyver. No, the mother fucker’s *better than* MacGyver.

Admittedly I haven’t seen Clerks yet. Clerks came before this film.

I finally understand Ming’s hat that said Snoogens. I should have got the reference before granted. I think that’s what it said. My ex in college showed me this film for the first time. I still keep in contact with him. He’s in the army.

Anyone else remember Jeremy London in 7^th Heaven? Wasn’t he a priest or something? Well, he is T.S. in Mallrats. 

Last Trivia: Johnny Depp and DiCaprio Film is What’s Eating Gilbert Grape.

TRIVIA: Kevin Smith is an Executive Producer of this show: Where a teen is paying back Satan by trapping demons. First episode was in a Dirt Devil. lmao

First, I’d like to thank Horns Up Rocks [ www.HornsUpRocks.com ] for filming the Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show promo video interviewing S&S CEO Mika & I a week before the show, and sponsoring the event. If you notice me  fluttering my eyes strangely, don’t make fun of me, my contact lenses were really dry!! Lol. Here’s the video:

Sugar & Spikes Fashion Show 2010 Promo – Horns Up Rocks

And ofcourse I’d like to thank the rest of our sponsors for helping to present such an incredible show!

Inked Magazine, Kink~E Magazine, The Wherehouse, Outsider Magazine, Steve Mosto,  Original Sin Cider -Live Streaming by www.NYCLIVEROCK.com. – ROCK ON!

Huge thanks to our amazing showcased fashion designers, fabulous models, photographers, videographers, and the three SICK bands and sexy DJ that played our show. You are all insanely awesome. Much love!

Photos and videos will continue to be updated. Enjoy!

I created a Facebook photo album on my profile with lots of pics from our show: Click here to see the album. But it doesn’t stop there, MORE pix will be added so check back!

For the complete Flickr album by photographer Alan Rand, CLICK HERE. Thank you Alan for the beautiful photos!

BPS Productions did a great job capturing the Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show. You will love this slideshow! *click*

Sharae Magazine wrote this sweet article about our show, find it here on blogspot. Photography by Beverly Holder, Inc. Thanks Sharae Magazine!

Thanks Rock Metal Inc. making this kool video of clips from the Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show :

Sugar & Spikes Rock Fashion Show 2010

Here’s a rad video of Hate In The Box peforming live at our fashion show. It was so much fun having them! :

Hate In The Box Fashion Show 2010

*UPDATE: Another great video, by Metal America Films. This video includes each one of the models runway walks during all three bands:

SUGAR & SPIKES FASHION SHOW by Metal America Films

Last but not least, on behalf of all the Sugar & Spikes girls I would like to thank our amazingly awesome audience for packing out the house & bringing such a fantastic energy to the Knitting Factory that night! You all really know how to party, celebrate  music, come together and have a great time. We hope to see you at all of the upcoming events that we create and present just for you. To all of those who couldn’t be there, don’t worry because we have endless  exciting events, parties, and shows to come! We have a little something for everybody, EPIC entertainment & an unforgettable Rock N Roll experience at each and every one of our shows.

If you haven’t already,  listen online to the three SICK bands that played the Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show!!!

PANZIE – TSI – HATE IN THE BOX

And ofcourse, our mega-awesome, bad-ass, sexy DJ JENNCiTY!!  -Check out her fan page- <3 <3 <3

Look out for the beautifuly unique & sexy cclothing created by our showcased designers:  Sybil Vain,  Love & Squalor, and truly LEGENDARY punk fashion designer Natasha NYC. We were lucky enough to have Natasha to fill in our show last minute. Thank you Natasha.

P.S: I modeled for Natasha NYC’s catalog photoshoot at the Bowery Elektric.  She has returned with a modern version of her line that once sparked a fashion craze! It was an awesome experience to work with such talented team and and several gorgeous alternative models. Check out her online catalog for lots of great images  www.NATASHANYC.com & look out for her next upcoming fashion show: “Sex, Punk, & Rock N Roll” Continuation by Natasha NYC – NOVEMBER 4th @ Santos Party House NYC!

Viva La Revolution

Miz Katastrophe

Hope this is better than Angie with Banderas. Original Sin wasn’t what I was expecting. 

TRIVIA: Name a film DiCaprio and Depp acted in together.

I spent the first thirty minutes grimacing… wondering what teenage flick/ possibly really bad film was I putting my parents through. After the slow intro (and jokes that make Palin look smart) the story picks up. I love the concept for the film. I just feel the filmmakers should have further explored what else they could do with the concept. There were a lot of loopholes as to how things lined up story wise and continuity wise. Regardless, this film is true 80s and a legend in pop culture.

Synopsis Excellent!: Bill and Ted have to ace their history exam or fail history class all together. Ted will be sent to military school if they fail their history report on famous historical figures. If the two are separated, the future is in danger of being changed. 

A man from the future gives them a time machine (phone booth) to travel through time and finish their report. The two decide to collect historical figures as they travel through time. By collect I mean take them all back home to help complete their report. People like Abraham Lincoln, Socrates, Billy the Kid, etc. They take them back the 80s. The film is a comedy science-fiction piece.

I found all the historical figures amusing. Especially Terry Camilleri as Napolean. How often do we wonder what would Genghis Khan or Abraham Lincoln do if they were alive now? An amazing question to answer.

I loved the interaction/ chemistry between Billy the Kid (Dan Shor) and Socrates (Tony Steedman). There was a lot of chemistry, but these actors weren’t acting. They need training.

Socrates lacked a sense of surprise with the places he went. Everyone didn’t seem affected enough with the varied eras they traveled too. They just accepted it.  

I love Keanu in this film. He seems so raw. I need to watch more of his films. I hear from a lot of people that his acting sucks and he is always the same. Actors do make easy money doing the same role. Look at newcomer Emma Stone. She continuously plays geeks in films. She was in House Bunny and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Now we will see her in the same type of role in Easy A. I pray I’m wrong. Though the best example has to be her co-star in Ghost of Girlfriends Past, Matthew McConaughey. He is as they say, a broken record. When I come up with a better phrase I’ll use it.  He’s hot though. I can forgive him.

Is Keanu method? Is he anything? He is definitely not method.

The timing when the father comes out of the house is off. (When the Bill and Ted leave in the phone booth).

So this film is predictable, but is worth watching if you just want a film that is enjoyable to watch. If you need something to de-stress and not use your mind watch this film.

The film got me thinking of how wonderful classrooms; schools would be if we could travel through time to learn. And had me asking the question, how could we make classrooms more hands on for students, more interactive? Sitting behind the desk the way we do, taking notes, fearing being called on, and mindlessly memorizing material we may never use (the story of education). If I become a teacher someday I probably would do more interactive materials and keep the books for the students. 

There are a lot of errors, but this film is just enjoyable.

Gary doesn’t allow just anyone in his classes. He studied with Lee Strausberg for 8 years. Lee trained actors like James Dean, Marilyn Monroe and Dustin Hoffman. Method is amazing. I can’t explain it to you, you just have to experience. Everything in life should be an experience. Experience everything

An amazing book and film helping me find understanding right now is Eat Pray Love. Before you think painfully sappy chick flick. Whoa! This chick flick is based on a true story. That gets tons of respect from me. The movie is okay. Doesn’t do the book the justice it deserves. Read the book and you will learn a ton. The book is written like a Michael Crichton book. Skillfully written so you won’t even know you’re learning a bunch of facts you will be able to recite later on. Passion makes this book incapable of leaving your hands. Yes, I didn’t write so you can’t put the book down.

For anyone wondering what to do with your life or feeling like you’re ready to end it read this book. I know I can so relate to Elizabeth Gilbert. She reflects on her desires for suicide and finding the way to be happy finally. How she found herself in her mid 30s. I’m working on all this right now. For now I’ll leave it at that. We are all human and need something to relate to. I’m moving my life along. Taking control. It’s amazing bliss.

The story starts with Elizabeth and her husband trying to get pregnant and they can’t. Within 7 months Elizabeth divorces her husband and gets through the painful divorce by traveling. Traveling she experiences new places and herself. Watch the movie for inspiration. Read the book for loads of life lessons.

No destiny is ever totally predetermined. We are all in control!

Delay nothing. You need to rest do now. Listen to your body. You know what you need. No one else does. Need advice? Ask yourself. You’re all you will ever need. But who can argue with having someone, that one, along the journey. Or like Sex and the City you could marry yourself. lol

Anyways….

Love you all xoxoxo

This film better be nominated!

It’s an exciting action packed thriller with the perfect flavors for the taste buds of your imagination. What if people spied on our dreams? What if they infiltrated them? What if they could infiltrate them so we changed our decisions in our daily lives? These are the questions of Inception.

Check out the film and let me know what you think! DiCaprio is amazing and sexy! Method actor!

Here’s the Trailer:

Interviews with Christopher Nolan:

Interview with Leo:

Joseph Gordan Levitt and Ellen Page: (remember Joseph from 10 Things I Hate About You!!!!!!!! Awww he’s all grown up!)

****UPDATE****
-Thanks to Rainbow Blight for telling Mika about Original Sin Cider, who is now providing the Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show with some freeeee liquor! That’s right..you come to the show between 8pm and 9pm, you too can enjoy the deliciously tasty Original Sin Cider for free. So you are gonna wanna come early for that and be one of the first 50 ppl to score a complimentary gift bag of goodies. ;) -

The ladies of Sugar & Spikes are back with another unforgettable event in Rock N Roll history, bringing to you the latest and greatest in live performance and alternative fashion!

The  Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show is this THURSDAY Aug.19th.

$$$$5 off ADVANCE TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE ONLINE!

SHOWCASING Sickkkk bands UNLEASHED AT THE KNIT,  the creations of  fierce alternative fashion designers  models, a team of 30 alternative fashion models walking the runway in this epic night. Special thanks to our photographers and videographers for capturing this event, and to the make-up artists, and hair stylists who make our models SHINE.

Our last rock fashion show in November at BLVD./Crash Mansion was an awesome success! We had over 200 attendees, 3 bands, 30 models, 15 photographers and videographers. Our rock fashion shows are a fusion of Rock meets Fashion meets Art…which have always gone hand in hand over the decades and have continuously inspired each other.You can check out photos of our last fashion show in the photos section of our website! You can also watch highlights from our show filmed by Mike Johnston – http://www.blip.tv/file/2827174 . Save the date for this year’s event, because you don’t want to miss this!

****UPDATE****
-Thanks to Rainbow Blight for telling Mika about Original Sin Cider, who is now providing the Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show with some freeeee liquor! That’s right..you come to the show between 8pm and 9pm, you too can enjoy the deliciously tasty Original Sin Cider for free. So you are gonna wanna come early for that and be one of the first 50 ppl to score a complimentary gift bag of goodies. ;) -

-Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show-

August 19th, at The Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Admission: $10-$15
SHOW: 8 PM – 1AM

18+ to party / 21+ to drink

Directions

The Knitting Factory is a 4 minute walk from the L/G Train (Lorimer-Metropolitan) and a 7 minute walk to L Train (Bedford Ave).

Rock out to live performances by the hottest bands as the sexiest models rip the runway! Booked at a by far legendary venue, featuring three of the hottest rock bands in NYC and many of the most beautiful alternative models you may ever lay eyes on, the Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show is sure to be a wildly memorable experience for all of those who come party with us at The Knitting Factory Brooklyn!

-Presented/Hosted by Sugar & Spikes-

Live Performances by:
HATE IN THE BOX
PANZIE
TSI

Showcasing Designers:
Un Nuage
Love & Squalor
Sybil Vain Clothing

Sponsored by:
Inked Magazine, Kink~E Magazine, The Wherehouse, Outsider Magazine, Steve Mosto, Horns Up Rocks
Live streaming by nycliverock.com

Advance tickets $10 CLICK HERE to get them online/ $15.00 at the door

****UPDATE****
-Thanks to Rainbow Blight for telling Mika about Original Sin Cider, who is now providing the Sugar & Spikes Rock N Roll Fashion Show with some freeeee liquor! That’s right..you come to the show between 8pm and 9pm, you too can enjoy the deliciously tasty Original Sin Cider for free. So you are gonna wanna come early for that and be one of the first 50 ppl to score a complimentary gift bag of goodies. ;) -**

I used to workout to the video tape when I was in high school. As a treat to myself for my birthday I got the DVD. lmao. This is the worst routine for beginner yogis. If you have great flexibility and balance go for it. This was my first yoga video. In general, first yoga anything. I took lessons with a teacher showing what I learned from the DVD so I know it’s really good. The television does a mirror image so you can easily follow along when she says left or right.

When I do video/dvd/ netflix workouts I rather put the screen behind me and practice in the mirror. So that’s the only down fall. If you turn off the sound you won’t be confused. I believe at home video workouts should be done facing a mirror with the television reflected in the mirror. We have a horrible tendency of making ourselves comfortable while working out. What I’m saying is you could be doing it wrong and thinking you’re right. If you can see yourself, and the program, you can’t go wrong.

I wish Kristin McGee or the editor of this dvd took more time to breath and exhale between moves. The program goes really fast, but then again it is power yoga. If it’s really an issue just hit pause.

The move above is half moon. In the dvd she has you take both arms up and parallel. I hate it, but love it at the same time. Some moves are difficult like this.

Yoga is a relaxing, not always easy exercise that works all of your body. It is believed it can massage your organs. So if you have food allergies, like me, certain moves are more effective/efficient for you to utilize.

There is so much I can say about yoga. I just love it. It’s really good for you.

Here’s a preview of the program:

I’m wondering if I can do this:

If I can’t I’d love to work up to it.

This workout really tones you. I wouldn’t do it everyday. You need make sure you’re consistently challenging yourself and always building on. Doing the same thing over and over again builds strength. Though one must question: When you are able to easily do the workout without breaking a sweat shouldn’t you move on to another workout?

Is it me or does it sound like she’s breathing heavily like during sex?

One thing I’m not sure of… I feel she might not be breathing when she is suppose to.

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Seth Green lmao. I got to kiss girls and fire crossbows (referring to Buffy).

Need a laugh? Check it out.

So appropriate Mila Kunis isn’t there.

They even sing the main song!

Incredible talent!

I love how the storytellers immediately showed us what was going on in the introduction to the film. The camera shows us over the years Dre’s first tooth lost, first… , first…., etc. marked on a wall with his age written down. We learn very quickly this character’s issue with moving. This place has been his home forever. You can say well I saw it in the commercial kid moves to China. Years from now when someone watches this film they’ll understand without knowing the entire story and the depth of this character’s loss. Amazing cinematography. Especially shooting through the broken window or through a window with rain going down as the characters are sad or falling apart. No one thinks of these things, but mentally these images cause emotions within.

The film revolves around a mother and son who move to China. Her son hates it there due to the bullying he has to deal with. Jackie Chan and Jaden’s characters find themselves a battle when they try to make peace with the enemy. Han (Jackie Chan) has to train Dre (Jaden Smith) to fight for a competition. I know classic story.

The editing and storytelling work really hard as one.  The story is an emotional roller coaster. As soon as you feel really good be prepared. Some shit is going down soon and you’re going to be in total agony for the character. You will feel defenseless like he does. Screaming at the screen, nothing can help them. You will feel bad mentally because you’re sick for watching someone beaten instead of helping. But then the love story returns. And then shit goes down, etc. Movies are total mind fucks. The way this movie works the emotions is amazing.

Very powerful elements in this film are the sound, editing, and cinematography. Especially the sound! The audience was making noise as they watched all the fights. You could hear every ohhh! Ahhh! etc. All from the audience. The fight sequences were captivating. Had the sound or editing been weak no one would have been able to actually feel every hit and blow. The editing is powerful and beautiful. It’s like watching Russian Ballet. Really graceful, natural,  and you feel the agony.

I love how instead of monotonously showing us shots of Dre studying again and again they show us silhouettes.

The jacket on jacket off method is brilliant! I can see a lot of kids hanging up their jackets after watching this lol

An edit I love is from after Dre is beaten at the park. The camera shows him from the ground and cranes up. As it cranes up we see the image of Dre in the circle on the basketball court. That circle turns into the peep? peek hole? in the door of their hotel. A wonderful transition.

The 2nd transition, match cut, I love is from Dre’s kicking the bell finally to the award. Both are in the same stance for the match cut.

Han (Chan) introduced Chi as well to Dre. I would love to understand this. My boyfriend talks about it a lot. They showed some amazing things that can be achieved using chi.

Performances: I hated the antagonist. He did an amazing job!

The film is hilarious and definitely a recommendation for the family. It is very inspirational as well. Like the idea that when we are knocked down we have a choice to get back up.

My one issues with this film is the title. I wish, even though it sounds cheesy, they changed it to The Kung Fu Kid. The title is incorrect in saying Karate. Karate is different.

2nd issue I thought of is the predictability of who will fight in the final match. What you can’t predict is how the battles will go down.

The cast and crew have amazing energy together in this film. Enjoy the credits in Chinese Characters and English.

A curious fact to me was the rights to use “The Karate Kid” from DC Comics. DC has a character who knows all forms of martial arts. Every form developed up to the 31st century.

Jaden is a natural!

A lot of the scenes reminded me of things my boyfriend showed me or told me about China while he was here in New York last November. Like the pics he showed me of random bugs on sticks to eat. He told me of a guy behaving intoxicated after eating a scorpion. Cause scorpions have venom.  I see why he missed China after watching the film.

I’m soon to be an army girlfriend unless he changes his mind. With more and more difficult statements I hear I’m learning either who my friends are or to be stronger also. I love him a lot. You can say that’s what they all say then they break up. I really love this guy. Like in the way you can’t and don’t picture yourself with anyone else. May sound foolish, but a guy who will travel to make a relationship official more than a 1,000 miles is always going to mean the world to me. I’m looking at army stuff for me to wear in support, etc. Cards, maybe a sexy something lol.

I love how it was correctly stated (also in the film) that Kung fu is not for fighting. It is for peace. There’s a lot of great lessons in the film. Also how Kung Fu is in everything you do… it’s in how you treat people, it’s in all parts of life. Something my boyfriend talks to me about.

Can you tell what it is about so you’re like I want to see that?

Story: A chameleon with an identity crisis. Does the teaser show that?

This video is epic! And even more epic is I’m Fuckin’ Ben Affleck which follows. And they won an award for these planned sequences. Who is the director of this project?

Wayne McClammy.

He is currently working on a female version of Hangover. The film is titled Desperados. He directed six episodes of the Sarah Silverman Show. He even acted on the show. He directed an episode of the Jimmy Kimmel Show.

Three other projects he is working on (according to IMDB) are Cool School, Beat Kip, Le Car and Pumas.

I’ve started watching Hey Arnold and Rocko! It’s so exciting! Check check check check check check it out!

Netflix instant watch allows you to watch your favorite shows or movies online for as little as $10 a month. That’s huge savings on Blockbuster or purchasing. You can hold onto any actual DVDs you rent as long as you want. There are no late fees.

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Aaron Platt is a gifted cinematographer who brings out a load of emotions in his work. He is a true artist.

His company is Disarm Films. They have made commercials for companies like Versace. Aaron Platt was the cinematographer for Cold Play’s “Strawberry Swing.” He received a cinematography award for this music video.

Want to work with Aaron Platt? I know I would love to work with him someday. Here’s his website if you would like to get in contact with him or check out more of his work: http://www.disarmfilms.com/

or his website: Aaron Platt: www.aaronplatt.com

Love the Images in this Aaron Platt Music Video Black Wedding. The video is beautiful and dark. : http://www.mtv.com/videos/meg-dia/372955/black-wedding.jhtml#artist=2400435

Go to his website and check out the music videos he has worked on. The cinematography is just visual poetry.

I wish IMDB would include music videos in people’s credits or maybe there is a music video database? No lie I just found MVDbase (Music Video Database). lol Learned a lot of new things today. I think they need to update their information on directors. The reason I say I wish all the music video information was on IMDB is that most directors start off working on music videos and commercials.

I miss MTV’s Making the Video. I used to know all the big movie video directors. Hopefully those will go on DVD. It would be awesome to watch the old episodes with a film perspective. You know?

Here’s a video Aaron Platt Directed:

Aaron Platt Directed and Edited this video: I love his work!

Aaron Platt is currently working on Milo. The film is in preproduction .Directly from IMDB here is the film’s synopsis:

Milo is your friendly neighborhood postman – with an unhealthy interest in your mail…and your life. “Milo” is a creepy-yet-romantic drama about a shy but vengeful postman who manipulates his control over the mail to win the love of a woman on his route. This strikingly bold Dark Romantic Thriller, asks the question: How much does your mailman really know about you? Written by TJS

Milo IMDB

Aaron Platt on IMDB

I hope to learn more about this amazing cinematographer whose work awakens the love of sculpting art with lights in me. Maybe an interview one day? We’ll see.

A hilarious over exaggeration of the ’80s. The show has high energy. It’s hilarious. Part of the high energy is the songs we all know and are ready to sing out loud to. Everyone in the audience is singing. And you get your awesome LED light fake lighter to wave around.

Can you imagine being on Broadway singing songs from Journey, Foreigner, Joan Jett, Whitesnakes, etc.? Sounds like the perfect job to me.  Just amazing list of songs used. The show is totally worth watching. You may want to rethink bringing kids. The show has a lot, a lot of sexual humor which I love. Which made it a bit awkward to watch with fam lol.

I love the ending because you don’t predict it, but it’s true of life. We may go into life with these dreams we have and end up with something different, but nothing is wrong what that. So the play isn’t exactly your typical happy ending, but that’s not something I hate. In life it’s about the JOURNEY to where we want to go that matters most. That journey is what we will remember forever.

Constantine’s range is amazing! This guy can really sing and he can hit some sick notes. (I know horrible pic of the guy, but he still rocks).

I love the Jack Black like character you witness in the intro of the following video. He is the show. I love how this play has so much more than I thought it would. I thought it was going to be a weak story (but that’s okay cause the awesome rock music). I was wrong. The story wasn’t just about saving the bar.

Check out the Tony’s performance:

New Performance

Here’s a news report about the story:

Here I Go Again:

The film is based on a Korean film “ll Mare.” The Lake House is about a romance sparked between two people who live two years apart. A magical mail box is how the couple stays in contact. Kate (Sandra Bullock) and Alex (Keanu Reeves) must figure out the mystery as to why this is possible before it is too late.

I was hesitant on watching this film. I thought it might just make me more sad, but instead it comforted me. Especially the ending of the film. When Matt used to write me letters from Florida before we actually began dating he referenced the movie. I think it’s for two reasons, the fact that he has the whole Keanu look-a-like going on and well, that might just be why lol. Also the long distance.

My boyfriend is thinking about going in the army. The relationship is already long distance. The only movie I could think I could relate to was “The Lake House.”

I began to think why should love have limits? Why does love have to only be with the person you are with right now? Isn’t a love that exists without physical contact constantly, much stronger? Yeah, not being near each other can cause insecurities, but knowing there’s someone out there who loves you is a killer to all of them. Just because not everyone is long distance doesn’t mean it’s not going to work. A catastrophic number of couples break up living near or with each other. Distance isn’t a factor at all on the relationship. It’s the equation, the man and woman, man and man, woman and woman, etc. that you put together that make a relationship work or not.

Sometimes timing isn’t right and you can’t be together in the same place right now, like in The Lake House. The film got me thinking that yes, I can wait for my boyfriend if he joins the army. Best things in life are worth waiting for and take a lot of hard work. I’ve waited this long. I know right now we both can’t be together, but that doesn’t mean not someday. I just need more time to digest the news.

With relationships like this the worst thing you can do is take advice. We all know what we need.

Love is strong through anything and can get us through anything. I love Matt mucho. So I know I can do this.

If he goes I’ll just focus on me while supporting him through letters, etc. I’ll send him cookies, gifts, letters like I do now. Pretty much the situation won’t change that much.

Here’s a list of continuity errors on IMDB: some of them are pretty funny. Like how 2004-2006 does not count as two years due to a leap year. This film has bizarre continuity issues.

Oh yeah, Sandra is always perfect! I especially love her in this clip from The Proposal:

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It’s when you give up you truly fail.

No matter what anyone says it’s only what you think that matters.

Remember the awesome words of Course Director Jason: “If I wasn’t in the world the world wouldn’t be as awesome.” Trust me, someone is alive because of you. And to one person you are the world. You just may or may not know it.

What this brings me to: Our bodies are like a vehicle. You have to continually maintain your bodies so they can take you to the goals you want to achieve.

Here’s an amazing saying from Jason Blanchard: “Repeat after me: If I wasn’t around the world wouldn’t be as awesome.” Seriously Do It!

Passing this knowledge on from Jason to you. Look at (oh God lost director’s name) (Oh wait there!) Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life. After George wishes he was never born he realizes the impact he had on people’s lives. His brother would have drowned and died if it wasn’t for him, etc. We all have an impact we left, a little inspiration that pushed someone to where they are. We are all the part of something big. With every small difference we make something big is on the horizon. This is why networking is important.