From EW.com:
Johnny Depp directed a music video for British rockers Babybird’s “Unloveable.” The video’s plot is taken from Ambrose Bierce’s 1890 short story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” a trippy classic set during the Civil War that was later adapted into a Twilight Zone episode.
I had never heard of Babybird, but I randomly came across this bit of video & info and LOVE IT! The video is what music videos should be, cinematic! And seriously, Johnny Depp must direct again! He’s fantastic!
It’s Finally Friday and I need some Betty! (Hutton, that is). Because I’m far too tired to actually do these numbers (but I’ll be workin’ on ‘em soon enough, darlings)and who better than that “Vitamin Pill With Legs” and the Original blond Bombshell (and not that skanky tattooed one)…Enjoy!
First up, “Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancin’ In A Hurry”
Next, “Papa Don’t Preach To Me”
“Murder, He Says”
And probably my all time favorite (and fave movie of hers) “Rumble”
I watched this documentary with my husband the other night and it rocked my world!
Sweet Misery: A Poisoned World
From Netflix: Filmmaker Cori Brackett’s riveting documentary probes the link betweenvarious health problems and the artificial sweetener aspartame. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Brackett set out to expose the toxicity of aspartame, prevalent in many foods despite warnings by the National Institutes of Health. Interviews with doctors, a former Food and Drug Administration investigator and other experts reveal controversial information about the sweetener.
If you already subscribe to Netflix you can watch this instantly on your computer or if you have one of those streaming boxes like “Roku”…or you can just add it to your que as per usual. It’s worth watching!
While I will admit it takes a few minutes to get used to the style of this documentary, it is the information discussed and shared that is just so valuable it will leave you angry-sad-speechless. It took me a few days to even talk about it and really let it all sink in.
I cannot tell you the amount of people affected by the effects of aspartame, but I can tell you that so many people I know imbibe in blissful ignorance (some even know and still ingest this poison)! It makes me so upset that we are fed nothing but lies and we all suffer for it! The health effects are alarming to say the least. And all in the name of “zero calories”! Stop the madness, stop the cycle and stop ingesting this poison!
PLEASE JUST WATCH IT AND YOU’LL UNDERSTAND WHY I AM
OMZ! This video is so good! Exploitation style! Woot! Enjoy:
A Pussy Wagon Cameo! I love Beyonce’s eye makeup at the diner. And her betty bangs are adorable! They never say/show why Gaga went to prison in the first place. Hmmm…And I believe that is Gaga’s sister in the jail cell before the mini-brawl. And a random Jai from Queer Eye cameo, too?! Ha-ha! Love it!
I’m not sure I’d call it a complaint per se, since I f-ing love this video, but the song and the video do not make sense together…but if you just take it for what it is then it is fab. This would be one of those rare moments when the video (especially now days) is far better than the song. Just sayin’!
I have been personally following this case since it first hit the news 17 years ago. I was just a rocker kid back then, too. These guys do not deserve to be behind bars! If you’ve seen the documentaries (and if you haven’t, please go rent them NOW!) you know that there was absolutely no physical evidence used in their conviction. It was all heresay, conjecture and outright rumors & lies! If you can’t afford to buy or donate directly, please pass along the links and ask your friends if they can. Believe me, every little bit helps! And now Johnny Depp joins the millions of voices speaking out to Free The West Memphis Three:
Johnny Depp Speaks Out for Convicted Trio
by Mike Ryan · February 23, 2010
Last year, Johnny Depp played John Dillinger, a one-time inmate who escaped from prison in “Public Enemies.” Now he’s trying to help others find freedom. The actor is raising awareness of an attempt to secure a new trial for three inmates, who he feels have been wrongly convicted. Depp will be appearing on “48 Hours Mystery” this Saturday to make his case.
Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley were convicted of the gruesome May 1993 killing of three West Memphis, Arkansas, children. The convicted trio was dubbed the “West Memphis 3.” Citing a mishandled crime scene, a botched investigation, and the media scrutiny surrounding the case, many – including Eddie Vedder and Depp’s former girlfriend Winona Ryder – believe the three accused were wrongly convicted. Even Rick Murray, the father of one of the victims, Christopher Byers, has expressed doubts about the guilt of the “West Memphis 3.”
On the show, Depp says, “I firmly believe Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley are totally innocent. It was a need for swift justice to placate the community.” Depp continues, “Damien Echols is on death row to be killed by lethal injection.” At the time of their arrests, all three men were 18 years old or younger, and Echols has now spent more than 15 years on death row.
How committed is Depp to their cause? He took a break from promoting his new film — the big-budget 3D extravaganza, “Alice in Wonderland” — to tape the segment for “48 Hours Mystery.”
You can help! Go here to buy shirts and more or to donate directly to their defense fund: www.wm3.org & stay up to date on their case here: http://wm3.vox.com/
