Seeing “Jaws” Through A New Lens

No joke, until recently I hadn’t watched Jaws in over twenty years. As a child I was scarred by this film, convinced sharks were lurking on every beach waiting to devour me. Was it as terrifying as I fossilized it to be? Let me tell you the suspense is timeless, a cinematic masterpiece. Bravo. But absolutely everything about the way they handled the situation was wildly inappropriate. Nobody called the government for proper equipment or resources, furthermore almost everybody was wasted out of their minds. I’m surprised more people didn’t die with their reckless drinking. That’s what stuns me most. Honestly, I don’t even think Sheriff Brody’s wife knew where she was half the time, she certainly never knew where her kids were. Absolute booze hound.

This is why no black people were involved in the hunt. Prone to being easily spooked, we’re the gatekeepers of common sense. Nigga I’m not getting on no small rickety ass boat to chase a shark of that magnitude, entrusting a man who can barely form a sentence without slurring. Leaving me to ponder who’s the real villain, the misdirected shark, or the rampant alcoholism permeating the island? Via: HBOMax

The Power Of Film Explains It All

Perhaps I’ve never understood myself more than Howard Suber explaining the patterns and overarching themes that make films timeless. Why do we, as a culture, rewatch certain movies repeatedly? What makes them forever relevant? If you are to understand anything going on, start by watching The Power Of Film on HBOMax. You don’t have to take color coordinated notes like me, that’s that ElRo! ElRo! But pay attention to: heroes vs. villains, seizing control of your destiny, power of paradox, love and meaning, chimera, triangulation, and compare it to what you’re seeing now via me.

Apocalypse in Greek means revelation, all is not what it seems. Things appear a certain way, but it isn’t so. The book of revelations is the most popular biblically. Howard Suber made me aware that we are living this moment. Storytelling is everything to humanity, expressions of souls, parables of the universal laws are found there. Sorry not sorry AI art isn’t really art, but I’ll save that for a different article.

Growing up we had this forest green treasure chest, with gold trimming, filled with movies. Causing me to view them as sacred. Going to the video store was sacred. At first my sister & I had to agree on a tape, eventually we were able to choose one each, the highlight of our weekend. If my parents got one thing right, it’s my love of art, music & cinema specifically. It’s part of why I’m so eclectic, as their taste is a testament to their time passed down to me, expanded and shared. I devoured films, even minoring in it (read Who Is Serge Becker?). All is not what it seems. Who possesses the tongue that The Rolling Stones use as a logo? What does Kali mean? Who are her Greek & Roman counterparts? Who is California named after? Start there. Enjoy your time, those who aligned on the side of evil. Via: HBOMax

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Cerebral Cortex Vibes

Personally, I will be getting stoned and:

Eating, creating, watching films, journaling, developing characters, listening to music, reading, learning, learning, learning and playing with my cat.

Doesn’t this remind you of the cerebral cortex structure?

Via: High Times Magazine

Monday: Energy Vampires

It’s the start of a new week and I’m not here for other peoples drama. Don’t bother me, I won’t bother you. Period. Where you place your energy, time and attention is extremely important. Unless it’s necessary, don’t let low vibrating people bring you down to their frequency. They feed off of the conflict and negative emotions. Is there someone trying your nerves? Write a letter to them that you never send as an outlet, instead of giving them the chaos that fuels their broken souls.

Monday’s Back Again

Are you Christina Ricci or Vincent Gallo? Which still? Personally had more to drink last night than I meant to, so I’m Vincent still three. I use to be obsessed with Vincent Gallo, name that film?

What Would Make This Day Better?

Play as hard as you work. Everything in moderation. It’s Friday, time to kick those work week blues out the door. What’s your favorite vodka brand? I prefer bourbon or whiskey, but Ketel One will do.

Happy Fo’Twenty

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Be it a lifestyle, or a special occasion happy 4/20 motherfuckers. Here is a cute list of things to enjoy while stoned.

  1. Eat a bowl of cereal it will never taste better, nothing will ever taste better. My favorite cereals to eat while stoned: AppleJacks, Honey Nut Cheerios, Coco Pebbles, Coco Puffs and Rice Crispie’s WITH sugar. #ThatMilkThoYum
  2. Have sex, you will be so focused and present, enjoying every sensation.
  3. A walk in the park, preferably during the day. Nature is so damn beautiful the color of flower petals, the ripples of the lake, the rustling leaves.
  4. Watch one of the following tv shows: The Office, Arrested Development, I Love New York, Flavor Of Love, Flavor Of Love Charm School, Portlandia, Adventure Time (didn’t understand these last two shows until I was high), Family Guy, Dave Chappelle Show… I mean it really doesn’t get better.
  5. Watch one of the following films: Kung Fu Hustle, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, City Of God (my favorite movie), The 40 Year Old Virgin, Wedding Crashers, Scary Movie 1…Honestly being high heightens everything, you just notice more so you can fully appreciate it.
  6. Listen to music. You could be listening to the same song for the millionth time, when suddenly instruments and vocals you’ve never heard manifest. Two of my current stoner jams: Fall by Chloe X Halle and Age Of Aquarius, peep those harmonies.