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Saturday, February 10, 2024

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Internet Comments

Writing serves as my outlet to express my passions, be it music, art, or photography. It provides a space for creativity and self-exploration. However, when I share my posts on platform X, anxiety creeps in as I anticipate internet comments. Past experiences with negative feedback led me to pause my writing and retreat momentarily.

Growing older, I've come to accept that negative comments are a part of the process, and surprisingly, I welcome them. It signifies that people are engaging with my blog, taking the time to read and share their thoughts. Embracing both positive and negative responses has become an integral aspect of my journey, fostering resilience and a deeper connection with my audience.

By Adam Ellis @adamtots


Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The Chemical Brothers - Got To Keep On

Music Appreciation

On February 6, 2019, The Chemical Brothers unleashed "Got To Keep On," a prime example of their unique take on electronic music, seamlessly blending disco, house, and funk elements. The music video, directed by the talented siblings Michel and Olivier Gondry, along with production designer Shawn Kim, captures The Chemical Brothers' signature style. Through a skillful combination of live-action sequences and captivating visual effects, the video immerses audiences in a vibrant and kaleidoscopic universe of fashion, dance, and color.


Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9795670/fullcredits?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/the-chemical-brothers/got-to-keep-on

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chemical_Brothers

Sunday, February 4, 2024

Gabrielle Anwar

Acting Appreciation

Probably best known for her role as Margaret Tudor on the Starz series The Tudors and as Fiona Glenanne on the USA Network series Burn Notice, Gabrielle Anwar was born in Laleham, Surrey on February 4, 1970. 

She studied drama and dance at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts in London. She was kicked out of school for fist-fighting at the age of 15; however, soon after, she landed the main role of Tracy Wright in the BBC miniseries Hideaway

At the age of 19, the English actress moved to Los Angeles with actor Craig Sheffer.

While cleaning apartments she got called in for an audition for a role that would become her breakthrough, Scent of a Woman. She would play Al Pacino's character's tango partner, an iconic moment in film. 

As she would later describe it, "A tango is inherently a sensual experience. Dancing a Tango with Al Pacino is something I am yet to recover from."

 She would then appear in Body SnatchersFor Love or Money, and The Three Musketeers. In addition to her work on television and in film, Anwar has also appeared in various stage productions and music videos. She has been nominated for several awards throughout her career, including a Screen Actors Guild Award for her work on The Tutors.



Sources:

Wikipedia

https://ew.com/article/1996/08/16/gabrielle-anwar-tries-get-out-her-rut/

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