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Space Jam: Smells like wholesomeness, with a touch of R.Kelly.

I want to talk a lil "Space Jam" 

(that's a very awk pic of Michael Jordan. He doesn't look real. Have aliens possessed MJ? Is that the twist in the movie? You'll have to watch to find out)

I've been thinking to myself, "We need a hero right about now." We need a hero who is strong and wholesome. Heroes today are so... 

you know?

yeah, you know...

To find the type of hero that we need, we have to go back to the 90's, and what better 90's hero, in our current time of need, than Michael Jordan?

MJ, at the time of "Space Jam", when he wasn't soaring through the air, was walking and dribbling on water. MJ + Looney Tunes = hell yeah!

Lo and behold, we get some bonus nuggets out of "Space Jam" - a lil bit of MJ's origin story.

Everything starts off wholesome enough - with R.Kelly’s. "I Believe I Can Fly". 

Yeah, some of you remember now. This movie actually starts and (spoiler alert) ends with R. Kelly.

A young Mike playing basketball in his backyard with his father. He is telling his father of all of the things he'd like to accomplish when he grows up: he wanted to play at North Carolina, play baseball at some point, play in the NBA, dominate Nike, dominate the world, bang supermodels, everything that all kids want.

The young kid hears the climax of R.Kelly's inspirational hit coming, so (with his dad cheering him on) jumps in the air for an epic slam. He's flying and flying and falling and falling and then lands on his head - blood and brain matter spread out everywhere. There is huge panic on the face of daddy. Walking by, at the perfect moment was a homeless kid, who saw the whole thing.

Dad shouts, "Hey, you! Come here!" The kid runs, but daddy had a bike nearby and caught up with the homeless kid. He convinces this homeless child to help him bury his son (no one knows where), and assume the idenity of the previous Mike.

(We're learning so much)

The rest of his family all had bad eye sight, so the plan worked, and a new (OUR) MJ was born!

"SPACE JAM"!

Then, there's a lot of Michael Jordan footage to the soundtrack of this movie, which I remember being excellent! It wasn't just the gospel musings of R. Kelly, but also Coolio, Salt-N-Pepa, Monica, Jay-Z(with more R.Kelly), Biz Markie, Seal, Barry White.... SPACE JAM, y'all!

There's many cameos in this flick. Ray Ramono's wife in that show... "Everybody hates Ray?" or is it "loves Ray"? Idk I don't know her name either, but she's in it. 

Bill Murray at the height of his powers is in it. 

Btw - most of the LOL moments come from him.

Newman from "Seinfeld". 

And a bunch of terrible-acting NBA stars. Barkley and Jordan are ok, but the rest... Good thing that the Looney Tunes are there to compensate.

Danny DeVito is up in there! - playing a degenerate as usual. 

He's always playing that type of role isn't he??

But, then again, look at him. 

It's not like he was ever going to compete with the Tom Cruise’s of the world.

Sometimes, people, you gotta play the hand that you're dealt, you know?? - work what you look like. Some people look like drug dealers, some look like beach bums, some look like porn stars, but you gotta rock it.

Some say that I look like a weed dealer. Yep! - pastors have told me this. I'm not saying that I'm going to go around selling pot to pastors, but... you know... you gotta do what you gotta do.

DeVito had a plan...  a plan that I do not feel like explaning, so here's a montage of sorts; picture this to the inspirational music of R.Kelly (since he appears to be the background music to MJ):

(I don’t remember which song this one is from... oh well)

Recap:

DeVito wanting to enslave the Looney Tunes, but somehow Bugs Bunny convinced him to play a basketball game instead.

Danny, buddy... that's not how super villainy/dictatorship works. If you've got the power to make slaves, and you want to make slaves, you make slaves. You don't accept a challenge of a basketball game for their freedom.

The Looney Tunes struggle, but they have MJ, so we all know what eventually happens.

A few things:

1) Some fat-shaming when it comes to Newman. BUT, that's more a reflection of how "woke" we've become:) And... look at him.

If you show up to a basketball court looking like this, you're asking for trouble. Remember what I said about playing to how you already look.

2) Lola Bunny - 

When she is first introduced, all of the Looney Tunes.... REACT 

Let’s just say that all of those mofos should be hashtagged! Bugs, at one point, grabs her ass and forces a kiss on her. She likes it though, i guess. They're both horny as well. Isn't that true about all bunnies?? I heard that they're all horny, all of the time. Hmmm...

A lot of Bugs Bunny scenes are starting to make more sense.

That being said, there's a lot of messages of unity and diligence and belief up in here.

Even though they shamed fatty, he was still able to play with them. And after they all got a chance with Lola, she was able to play as well. She was one of the best players!

This movie still holds up! It's funny, entertaining, and a feel-good for any family hiding in their homes from COVID-19.

Grade: A

In watching MJ play ball in this movie, I was reminded of how great he was in general. Go check out some old footage of him. There's something enchanting about watching someone do what they were meant to do on this earth. It's like watching poetry in motion. I remember being sold a car once by a real sleazebag. He was ripping everyone off (probably even me to a degree), but he was so good at lying to people and talkin shit. I had to compartmentlize for a sec, and appreciate that I was in the presence of greatness. This man was (and IS, if no one has murdered him yet) the MJ of sleazy car sales.

We need a lil more of that in our lives at this time, right?? Not the sleaze, but watching poetry like that of Michael Jordan.

I wonder what MJ would do about this current pandemic? Though, the real MJ is rumored to be quite the gambler, and with a lack of sports to bet on, he might be gambling on other things... like if people are infected or not; which is terrible. I could see him having a closet filled with tests, but only for gambling purposes.

So, let's not think about that. Let's stick with 90's "Space Jam" Mike! What would he do? How would he lead us?

Wouldn't it be nice if he could simply challenge COVID-19 to a game of basketball, for our freedom?

I read a headline that said Trump had contacted Arod for advice on COVID-19.

Different sport, but maybe Trump's thinking the same solution. Time will tell.

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2020 Oscar (P)review: THE IRISHMAN

“It’s what it is.”

What it’s about: A senior citzen recounts his days working as a hitman for the Philadelphia mob and his friendship with union leader Jimmy Hoffa.

Why you should watch it: It’s a masterfully made piece from the icons on 1970′s cinema that explores the haunting mundanity of aging, and a life filled with violence and regret. It could be the last time all these generational legends work together.

Why you might not like it: It’s long as hell, and the de-aging doesn’t always look great.

Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci Runtime: 3 hours 29 minutes

OSCAR ODDS

Best Picture: Decent (17 to 2)

Best Director (Martin Scorsese): Low (9 to 2)

Best Supporting Actor (Al Pacino): Decent (4 to 1)

Best Supporting Actor (Joe Pesci) : Decent (4 to 1)

Best Adapted Screenplay (Steve Zaillian): Decent (4 to 1)

Best Cinematography:  Decent (4 to 1)

Best Production Design: Low (9 to 2)

Best Editing: Decent (4 to 1)

Best Visual Effects: Decent (4 to 1)

Best Costume Design: Low (9 to 2)

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Miitopia is a treasure.

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Movie(s) of the Day (7.23.17) - The Big Sick (2017) ****; Girls Trip (2017) ****

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Romantic Comedy "The Big Sick" Delights and Devastates

Romantic Comedy “The Big Sick” Delights and Devastates

In The Big Sick, ideas about cultural identity and family are united with a comedic style reliant on awkwardness and sarcasm, all in service of a brilliant romantic comedy plot.  Kumail and Emily are growing into their new relationship, but a serious snag slams on the breaks.  Then, a sudden illness befalls Emily and Kumail is forced into reconsidering everything that he just let go and the…

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VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD — April 22, 2015 a night of comedy to benefit Waterkeeper Alliance.

This video features delightful, off-the-cuff responses to the question:“What would you say to Mother Nature?”

Sarah Silverman, Ray Ramano, Rick Overton, Shahidah Omar, JB Smoove, Camryn Manheim, Perrey Reeves, Robert Klein, Brad Garrett, Jeremy Sisto, and Norman Lear.

Producer: Kim Sherrell

Presenter: Rachel London

Videographer: Adam Lightplay

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Ray Ramano's 'Get Shorty' Casting Call for New Talent

Ray Ramano’s ‘Get Shorty’ Casting Call for New Talent

Get Shorty is now casting extras in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ray Ramano’s new TV series Get Shorty is now casting guys between the ages 18 to 21 work on a scene filming this Tuesday, November 8th and Wednesday, November 9th in Albuquerque, New Mexico. About Get Shorty: Written by Davey Holmes, Get Shorty centers on Miles Daly (O’Dowd), who works as muscle for a murderous crime ring in Nevada. For…

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