Caged Sneak Peak on MTV

How many of my loyal followers stayed awake to watch the sneak peak of Caged last night? Hopefully all 8 of you did.
IF you did, you were able to enjoy a docu style reality show that was pretty damn good. I'm trying to NOT be bias on this tiny review. 
Key points for me: I laughed. Daniel is special, pretty, but special and his choice of words strung together into semi sentences stands out as the highlight of hilarity. 
Drama side: The build up to the fights is nice and there is some real tension lurking. 
Now to the bragging:
check that pic below.

Look closely at the credits....see it right above....My name. And Rob's name. Also, Rob and I both did some shooting for the show and we both had shots in the pilot. We were feeling pretty awesome about that. 
So If you haven't watched Caged yet, shame on you. But you can tune in Monday at 9 on MTV to watch it again. Or got to MTV.com and watch it there. Either way. WATCH. 
Now, on to Bledska work. :) Happy Friday everyone.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly..........Mindy's movie info.

The Good?

The very long awaited trailer for Cabin in the Woods. I've anxiously been awaiting this movie and I have no idea what has taken so long for release, but by God, I'm happy it's near. (release date is April 2012).
Written by the Genius minds of Joss Wheadon (Buffy!!!) and Drew Goddard (Buffy, Angel, Lost) this movie is sure to be unabashedly Awesome.
Watch the trailer. Also, watch the WHOLE trailer. This is NOT your typical dumb horror movie.

The Bad?

It's December. Oscar movies are making the rounds. Great movies are just waiting to be seen, such as: My Week with Marilyn, Young Adult, A Dangerous Method, The Artist, The Descendants, We Need to Talk about Kevin, Shame.
What's playing at my local cineplex? None of the above. I've had a little free time, but have I gone to the theater? NO. Why? Cause I don't want to see family friendly happy holidays penguins vampires sitting on New Year's Eve part 2. Disappointment abounds. 

The Ugly?

Some nitwit has decided because of Occupy Wall Street that it's a great idea to remake American Psycho and set it in present day. Yes, you read that sentence correctly. Oh! And for the microbudget of $2 million. I can already say it will suck. Stop fucking with Classics! I don't see painter's re-making the Mona Lisa. Studio's should stop. Become original. Hire new people. Like me :)
 

There once was a time......I was stupid

Once upon a time I had a stick up my ass about Coldplay and Rihanna. I just deeply disliked both. Chris Martin was a whiny Brit and Rihanna was too pretty to look at.
Then life and love happened and I'm currently obsessed with two songs.
1. Princess of China by Coldplay ft. Rihanna
2. We Found a Love by Rihanna

Crazy how what we hated eventually turns into love. It's a thin red line between the two, right?
But, what do I know? I used to hate sunny days and long for only rain. Now, I prefer the sun. I blame age and the loss of teenage angst. 
Back to my obsessive song loves. 
You should check out Rihanna's video for We Found a Love. I found a love when I watched it. I'm always happy when a music video features a strong story line. This does and I think it's all pretty.
 p.s. the video has over 67 million views on youtube. Damn.

My other momentary love I mentioned doesn't have a video, but it should. 
Check out the song though!

Babbling Random Points of Interest

1. The Muppets Movie Rocks. I smiled liked a 5 year old at Christmas the whole way through. EVERYBODY should see this movie. It is absolutely delightful! And Jason Segel should just sing all the time.

2. Black Friday is officially dubbed Black Christmas. It's hell on earth and no one should have to endure crazy shoppers stuffed in small shopping aisles. I'm over this ploy of 'sales'. 

3. Rumor is Pan Am got canceled. Still awaiting "official" word. I've been expecting that word since September. 

4. I'm convinced that Hart of Dixie is filmed on the same lot/same town as Gilmore Girls. Every time I watch Hart of Dixie I just think about how amazing Gilmore Girls was/is. Maybe this is why I'm continuing the torture of watching Dixie, just to reminisce on Lorelai and Rory. I miss the banter. And Luke. Sigh. 

5. X Factor is boring the hell out of me. America doesn't have a Cher Lloyd. Sigh.

6. Pretty Little Liars has been renewed for a third season. I have to know who A is pronto! (Go ahead and laugh.)

7. Dexter and Homeland make Showtime the best ever. LOVE

8. Having a puppy is super cool. 

9. I hate the cold. Is it spring yet?

10. I'm going to see Rachael Yamagata in concert this Friday night!!!!!!!!! Posts will happen with video and pictures of at least me being stupidly happy. 

That is all. Smile happy peace and stuff.

Thanksgiving Eve A Super Water Sympathy Explosion of LOVE!!!

Thanksgiving Eve was SPECTACULAR. Why? Cause we (Rob and I) got to see Super Water Sympathy. This was the first time we got to see the band together. Rob is usually working behind a camera or I'm working somewhere else, but not this time. This time we had drinks in hands and smiles on our faces and love in our eyes and only 10 feet between us and the band. :)
Super Water didn't disappoint. They brought the fire and very loyal fans. Chicky's Boom Boom was electric as Super Water opened the show with Slade was Made and I threw myself into the sky and wrapped my arms on Saturn's rings. (Lyrical reference for those of you unfamiliar!) Check out a video below for a portion of the song!

They played all their great songs including my favorite "Spain." Check video below and you might catch a glimpse of me singing along like the loyal fan I am. And how awesome is Ansley? She just radiates super cool kick ass chick that might drink you under the table and still sing an incredible show. Rock-n-roll. Mucho respect for this lady!

All in all Super Water Sympathy's Thanksgiving Eve show rocked my world. We were lucky enough to even hear a new song, Lucy Blue Who. I'm super anxious for a new album and a new music video. If you haven't seen their music video for You Us Hey, then stop everything and watch it. It makes me smile. And a shout out to Kemerton Hargrove who shot this video. Props man!

 This is my second post about Super Water Sympathy. If you aren't a fan by now, then shame, shame, shame. Santa doesn't visit non-believers! Check out the band on Facebook and buy their album!

A Classic....re-invented.

Back in 1989 a Brit by the name of Neneh Cherry had a modest hit called Buffalo Stance. (It was bigger in the UK than the US.)
My sister introduced me to the song and it forever became a go to song of happiness. I smile when I think of it, I smile when I hear it. I still love it. 

Today I was listening to Cher Lloyd's new album Sticks & Stones. 
Cher was discovered on the UK X Factor. I first talked about her here.
As I listened through her album a track caught my attention. It was one of those, "Wait! I know this, sort of." 
Cher has a song titled Playa Boi. It straight up samples, steals from Buffalo Stance. And still it makes me happy! It's a fresh take on the song and in my head is a #1 hit. I love it!

I'm pleased with Cher's album. She mixes genres and still manages to stay age appropriate (she's 17 I think). I hope Americans dig on her music. It's pretty bitchin.


Take a look at the original Buffalo Stance video. Then listen to Cher's song.

 

Strange overview...Kelly Clarkson edition.

I've posted about Kelly Clarkson's new album Stronger. 
It's been a bit now, and my honestly, I'm still iffy on the album as a whole. Kelly's voice shines. As always. But there isn't that song that gives me chills or makes me sit and contemplate the world or people or anything. It's a surface album, but still better than other surface albums. Catch my drift?
I think of Adele and Kelly in same realm of my brain and I get sad cause Kelly's albums don't compare to Adele's albums, however, Kelly's voice is just as good.
Example: Only Kelly can take another successful American Idol alum and make their song song even better. I'm speaking of Carrie Underwood. Carrie is incredibly successful in the country world and truly a great artist. But in the video below I'm reminded why Kelly is better. 
Sooner or later Kelly WILL have that album that takes her to the Adele level of SUPERB. I do have that faith. Watch this video and tell me you don't feel the same. I double dog dare you. 
Again....check out Kelly singing the song better HERE.

For shits and giggles, I've also added a live version of Carrie singing the song. Both versions were recorded THIS year. 
Enjoy.

New Addition to our Bledska family....His name is Yoshi :)

Rob and I finally made the leap to puppyhood. We are now the proud parents of Yoshi. He is part shih tzu part long hair Dachshund. Yoshi is surprisingly trainable and too cute for words. Here are pictures to ooohhh and awwwee over. Be jealous. It's cool.

 Our cat, Buffy, has actually taken a liking to him. Happy Family.

 

MADONNA!!!!!!!!!!!

The Queen to all that is Holy has allowed a leak of her next single.
For those of you who don't follow M religiously, then you should know that the Queen will be performing at the Halftime show at the Super Bowl, which coincides with the release of a new single/album. 
Moment for excitement. 

Okay, well today the world was blessed with a leak of the demo....



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Happy Halloween Surprises

I am very pleased to announce that American Horror Story and Homeland have officially been picked up for Season 2.

These two shows are high on my list of excellent new programming.
I can't get enough of these shows. I'm actually angry when the episodes end!

Good stuff people! If you are missing either of these shows, then....well....shame on you!

Halloween with the a sweet Devil and a Pink Leopard

Happy Halloween to all!
Yesterday I got to spend the afternoon at Belmont Shore, CA watching a dog parade (for real) and spending a beautiful, glorious day with my Auntie Barb, my sis, my brother-in-law, and Kaylen!
We had a blast watching all the puppies pass. Seriously, you wouldn't be able to see more dogs in one place, a pound/shelter doesn't even come close to the amount of dogs I saw.
Here's an example of the cuteness that ensued!

 !!!!!!!!
Isn't that the damn cutest thing you ever did see?!?!
That dog just chilled out in that tiny batmobile and let people take pictures. He licked my hand after I took his picture and I felt like a celebrity had just kissed me.

 To add to the cuteness factor was my sister as a sweet devil and my adorable niece as a pink Leopard. I can hardly handle how cute! And Kaylen was just the most perfect baby all day. Smiling, laughing, impressing strangers on the street. She was sooooo cute that strangers wanted her picture. Strange? Nah. Not in doggy parade heaven!
Also, shout out to my brother-n-law. He gets to celebrate his birthday and have Halloween fun. Happy B-day brother!

The reason to watch X Factor

The top 17 performed live this week on X Factor. It was....good enough. BUT, here is the one reason you should be tuning in to watch.

14 year old Drew. 
Girl has got a little extra something special.
Plus, she's singing What a Feeling...hello! Flashdance anyone?!!?
Here's her performance...

 

Not in Texas, but in SoCal.... :)

Riding with my sister today through and about Long Beach we pulled up behind this truck.

  For a moment I forgot I was in California. I thought for a fleeting moment I was back in Texas. Either way, gotta love Freedom of Speech.  Also, that star looks like the Cowboys star, yes?

Oscar buzzing season approaches....You should watch this Trailer

After my love of Fall TV comes my other love, Oscar season movies. It seems that the Oscar movies always come out in late fall early winter time. 
I go to the theater often, but this time of the year I tend to go more often. I like the idea of having seen all Oscar nominated films. It's happened only two times in my decade long affair. There's always that one movie that gets nominated that was only released in that one art house theater in New York (damn you!). 
This year, again, I'm determined to see all the movies I think will be nominated. At the top of my list is Alexander Payne's The Descendants, starring George Clooney. 
Payne is a lovely writer/director, an inspiration to me really. I'd eventually like to model my career after his (here's hoping I get a career!). 
If you are unfamiliar with him, then check him out here.
I have high hopes for The Descendants. 
I feel some nominations coming its way. 
Check out the trailer....
And stay tuned for more potential Oscar movies buzz :)

Once Upon a Time.......Mindy smiled and smiled

Once Upon a Time premiered on ABC Sunday night to good ratings and a gleeful Mindy. 
I wasn't going to watch this show. There is another fairy tale type show starting soon called Grimm on NBC (Oct.28). I wasn't exactly thrilled about either concept. I really, truly believed that both shows would peter out quickly. 
So, why did I watch Once Upon a Time? Cause the internet told me to. 
(The internet whispers in my ears late at night while I sleep and tells me what to do. I just obey, no need to argue.)
I was utterly and unbelievably pleased with the pilot episode. I'm so looking forward to MORE. 
There are different timelines and unanswered questions all revolving around the fairy tales in which we were all raised upon. It has the intrigue of Lost and the delightful playfulness of....Glee. I don't want to mislead, there is no singing and dancing (not yet anyway), but I remember feeling delightful playfulness when I watched the pilot for Glee. Bravo ABC for this new show. I give the pilot **** :)

If you missed the pilot, you can watch it online at abc.com!
Do it people!! I know you want a little wispy fairy tale back into your lives. Really, what could it hurt?

On the eve....

Tomorrow marks the release of two new albums:
Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto  and Kelly Clarkson's Stronger.

I've been a huge Kelly fan since her first note during auditions for American Idol. I've seen her live, first row, with my sweet, perfect mom. She has an amazing voice. Soulful, powerful, endearing. I've anxiously been awaiting this album. Now, the clever girl that I am, has managed to listen to the full album already. I wish I could muster more excitement, but alas, I can not. The album isn't bad, but it's so pop that it disappoints me. Granted, there are a few songs that stick out like Honestly,  and Dark Side,  two ballad-like songs that have some meat to them. They get under your skin a bit. But, its only a little bit. Still nothing holds a candle to her song Sober,  from her underrated album My December.  I miss that Kelly. Stronger feels overproduced with a need for commercial success.  If you're a Kelly fan, I think you'll be mildly pleased. I give the album ***1/2, mostly cause I never want Kelly to stop making music. 
It would be appropriate to post a new song by Kelly, but I feel the need to post the song Sober. This is an epic song. Listen all the way through cause it just gets better and better :) Also, this performance is new, performed just a few days ago in LA.

 And I guess I'll post a new song too, from the same concert.:)
Here's Dark Side.

Okay, onto Coldplay. I've slowly grown into a small liking of Coldplay. I can't explain why in the past I didn't like, I just didn't. Sometimes we get a block in our head and it takes some time to knock it down. Well, my block must have been knocked down cause I'm actually excited for Mylo Xyloto. I haven't heard the full album yet, but I'm mighty pleased with their first releases, especially Paradise. I love this song and I love the video. Great, happy, perfect video.
I'll give my review of Coldplay's new album soon. Until then, buy it yourself :)

 

CW renews :)

The CW has ordered full season pick ups for Ringer, The Secret Circle, and Hart of Dixie. 


I'm honestly a bit surprised by Hart of Dixie. I've been watching, but I haven't been watching. I find myself cleaning or chatting to my cat or my husband every time Hart is on. I can't take it serious. Holy hell, there's a character named Lemon. I'm dead serious. Lemon. And this "Lemon" character speaks in the cliched slow southern drawl that I guess passes as an Alabama accent. But, I just giggle and say aloud, 'Lemon.' With a full season granted, I reckon I will continue cleaning or chatting while I watch till eventually cleaning becomes more interesting (that's not far off!)


As for Ringer; I'm very happy this gets a full season, cause I need answers. I'm tuning in every week so some nugget of info can be revealed. And for Sarah Michelle Gellar to act bitchy (I love her bitchy! Cruel Intentions bitchy!)
Plus, I'm always rooting for SMG to be on TV. Just makes me happy.










Now for Secret Circle. I'm not surprised at all that this got a full season. First, it follows or leads into The Vampire Diaries. Vampire Diaries is my new Buffy. I LOVE it. Damon is my new Spike. Stephan is my new Angel. It's all yummy goodness.  Not the point though. Secret Circle is all about witches and teenagers. I suspected this show to do well. I keep watching, but no claws have dug into my heart. I'm waiting. But, I find myself distracted. Whatever, I'm sure I'm not their demographic, but I hope this show gets a bit meatier and a little less whinier. 


And there you have it. :)  Oh, and I hate the poster for Secret Circle. Why? I dunno. Just do. 

The time is Here! Get Your Wallets Ready!

I have spoke of Maria Mena and Rachael Yamagata on this blog. Click the links for a refresher!
Well, the day is here. Both albums are available on itunes! 

Maria Mena's album is called Viktoria.
Rachael Yamagata's album is called Chesapeake.

Stop being cheap and go buy the albums. You won't be disappointed. In fact, I bet in one week time you'll email me with Thanks. 

Homeland = Homerun

I had my reservations about this show. Honestly, I didn't want to watch it all.
Premise according to IMDB: Centers on Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody, who returns home eight years after going missing in Iraq, and Carrie Anderson, a driven (and possibly unstable) CIA officer who suspects he might be plotting an attack on America.

This premise doesn't do much for me. War, terrorism, CIA, these are NOT key words that get me excited. Life is heavy enough, I generally prefer my TV with some fluff. However, Claire Danes stars. My So Called Life was a life changer for me. (I've dyed my hair red so many times trying to match that of Angela Chase's). I was, however, intrigued by her return to TV. Plus, reviews were really good. Not that I care. Again, I watch One Tree Hill, what do I care about reviews?!
My strange sense of obligation to a new, and possibly award winning Showtime series forced me to sit my ass down on the couch, suck it up, and just watch. 
The pilot ran at 53 minutes. When it was over, I just sat there, alone on my couch....and then I blinked. Cause, I don't think I blinked for a good 30 minutes of the 53. I didn't want to miss a thing.
I didn't blog right away, in fact, I waited till I could watch the 2nd episode. I needed to see if it still had the vibrato. It did.


So now my Sunday nights consist of a morally ambiguous serial killer (Dexter) and a possible American terrorist. Both on Showtime. Sounds too heavy, but damn it all, cause its pure, on the edge of my seat entertainment. 
With the loss of Entourage, Showtime is the new HBO. 

Dirty Diana

Dirty Diana is my all time favorite Michael Jackson song. It's a go to happy song for me. Angry Mindy? Play Dirty Diana and anger fades. Sad Mindy? Play Dirty Diana and sadness eliminated. I think you get my point. 
Now, Dirty Diana isn't a happy song, its about infidelity and fame and really has a more overall sad theme to it. Doesn't matter.
Cause every time I hear it or sing it loud in my car I'm taken back to my youth. In my sister's blue sunfire (?) car and us jamming out. My sis and I didn't always get along back then, but music always bridged our gap. I'm thankful she introduced me to an array of music, including Dirty Diana.

There was just a Michael Jackson tribute concert and to my delight, Christina Aquilera covered Dirty Diana. Oh happy days. 
MJ is gone, but Dirty Diana lives on :)