Song of the Day = Evil Twin Brother by Thomas Dolby (I jsut wish everyone would forget She Blinded Me With Science because Thomas Dolby deserves more recognition than that for his beautiful songwriting.)
i know you’re no history wiz, cat, but this was NOT how the ottoman empire was won.
(Source: the-excel)
This is an enormous chain and I’m sorry, but I need to say this:
The laws in the Old Testament were set forth by god as the rules the Hebrews needed to follow in order to be righteous, to atone for the sin of Adam and Eve and to be able to get into Heaven. That is also why they were required to make sacrifices, because it was part of the appeasement for Original Sin.
According to Christian theology, when Jesus came from Heaven, it was for the express purpose of sacrificing himself on the cross so that our sins may be forgiven. His sacrifice was supposed to be the ultimate act that would free us from the former laws and regulations and allow us to enter Heaven by acting in his image. That is why he said “it is finished” when he died on the cross. That is why Christians don’t have to circumcise their sons (god’s covenant with Jacob), that is why they don’t have to perform animal sacrifice, or grow out their forelocks, or follow any of the other laws of Leviticus.
When you quote Leviticus as god’s law and say they are rules we must follow because they are what god or Jesus wants us to do, what you are really saying, as a Christian, is that Christ’s sacrifice on the cross was invalid. He died in vain because you believe we are still beholden to the old laws. That is what you, a self-professed good Christian, are saying to your god and his son, that their plan for your salvation wasn’t good enough for you.
So maybe actually read the thing before you start quoting it, because the implications of your actions go a lot deeper than you think.
/An atheist who understands Christian theology better than Bible-thumpers do.
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(mic drop)
boom
(Source: drunkonstevphen, via completelycumberbatched)
Song of the Day = Gravity Grave by The Verve (This is an exceptional live version of this song. Every time I listen to the Verve I fall in love with them all over again.)
(Source: absentmindedpancakes, via fuckyeahtheverve)
@MonsterRNR @dirtydogbar @AustinAfterDark On May 25, 2012, Austin, Texas’ Dirty Dog Bar hosted a night of rock ‘n’ roll with Create A Monster, Chronolung, and Michael Dillard.
The show was hosted by Austin After Dark, a cool local website that - like…
Who would play Jem & the Holograms?
There have been rumors circulating for years about a live action Jem & The Holograms. Personally, I think it would be totally outrageous IF it was done well and had enough financial support behind it to make it a quality production. I spent most of the last couple of weekend watching the entire series from start to finish and it got me thinking as to who I would cast in these roles. I know not everyone will agree with me on these, but I was trying to go for actors that could actually pull off the attitude and the personality of the character and not just people that are “popular” or maybe even the most age appropriate.
Gwen Stefani as Jerrica/Jem
Even though she’s a little older than the 20-something Jerrica/Jem, Gwen can pull off the blonde/pink hair duo. Can actually sing and can be both the “innocent” Jerrica and the totally outrageous Jem. Anyone that’s seen Gwen perform knows that she lights up a stage and owns an audience and whoever plays Jem needs to have that ability or the whole movie just isn’t believable.
Emma Stone as Kimber
Emma Stone is can pull off the impulsive red head with a sense of humor to a T, and I think she’d be perfect to play the younger sister of Jerrica/Jem. Kimber goes through her own struggles with jealousy and growing up, and I think Emma can pull off that emotional depth while giving Kimber a likable personality.
Kyla Pratt as Shayna
Kyla is no stranger to cartoons and voice-over work, and has the gorgeous innocence that Shayna embodies. Shayna is around the same age as Kimber, so I think Kyla and Emma would be able to able to act with that bond. That, and I’d think she’d look great with lilac hair.
Brenda Song as Aja
Brenda Song has done the Disney/kids movie route, but she’s funny and is able to have enough attitude to carry off the personality of the rockin Aja.
America Ferrera as Raya
I love America Ferrera, and she was the first girl I thought of to play Reya. Not just because she’s hispanic, but because she has the acting chops to pull off the character of Reya, who has a hard time fitting in with the other Holograms at first.
Kyle Schmid as Rio
This guy can pull off the look of Rio and be a hunk of a man while being able to portray the confusion Rio feels at his attraction to both Jerrica and Jem. He may not be as well known as some of the other people on this list, but I think he’d look great with purple hair and wearing tight fitting tshirts while doing all the handyman works that Rio always seems to be doing (even though he’s the road manager, so would most likely just be directing roadies to these things for him)
Tilda Swinton as Synergy
I was reading online and a lot of blogs/casting lists had people like Madonna and Daryl Hanna listed as the role of Synergy. I was aghast. Synergy is a cool and logical extension of the Holograms. Even though she was modeled after Jerrica and Kimber’s mother, she has a detachment to her because she’s a computer. Tilda Swinton could pull off the otherworldliness and the voice of Synergy much better than any pop stars. Although, I was intrigued at the idea of a Lady Gaga Synergy, but I think Gaga would be better in another role, which brings me too…
Lady Gaga as Pizzazz
Now, before people get all excited over how dare I could do this. Think about this for a second. People either love or hate Lady Gaga. Pizzazz is much the same. She’s got an attitude problem and let’s face it, their songs really were better. If they could Gaga (and Gwen) involved in the song writing for the movie, I’d be there no matter what. Pizzazz/Phyllis has some baggage (daddy issues?) and Gaga would be able to portray these issues with that tough exterior.
Pink! As Roxy
Roxy is often the more vocal of the Misfits. Always backing up Pizzazz and usually being the more physical of the 3. Pink would be the perfect attitude for this character. That, and I know she’d be able to pull off the white hair.
Kat Dennings as Stormer
I had to think about this one a lot. I was original thinking Kristen Stewart, as I actually liked her in that Joan Jett movie. But honestly I’m getting kinda tired of seeing her face. So I went back to the drawing board and then I thought of Kat Dennings. She’s funny, she has attitude, but I think she could pull off the inherent sweetness that Stormer has. She’d be able to portray the frustration at having friends that don’t appreciate her and having to do things that she doesn’t always agree with but keeping a sneer on her face anyways.
Keira Knightly as Jetta
I want to see Keira Knightly get mean and talk without her posh accent for a change.
Bill Pullman as Eric Raymond
Bill Pullman can pull of the slimy, asshole that embodies Eric Raymond. Period.
Alexander Skarsgard as Riot
Riot thinks he’s the perfect man, and since I think Alexander Skargaard is pretty darn close to being ther perfect man, I think that this is a perfect match. Also, Skarsgaard can pull off the look of Riot. In all of his blond haired shirtless glory. I just can’t wait to see it.
Scarlett Johansson as Mynx
Who better to play the bitter vixen that just can’t seem to turn Rio’s affections away from Jem than Scarlett Johansson? Scarlett also seems to think that she can sing, so having the opportunity to “perform” on a project like this would probably appeal to her.
Blake Lively as Rapture
Blake would be able to pull off the master con-artist that is Rapture. She even looks like the character. I’m also interested to see how Skarsgard, Johansson and Lively would click together as a group. They’d be pretty stunning to say the least.
This is by no means a complete list of characters, but these were the main ones I thought about while mulling this over. Needless to say if theis cast was actually put together, I’d go and see this movie.
Jasper is so ferocious when he’s sleepy. Good lord, I love this little gremlin. (Taken with instagram)
Yep, I still want to be Jem from Jem and the Holograms when I grow up.
Song Of he Day = Second Chances by @rcschwartzman (I love the Schwartzman brothers and the fact they keep appearing in each others videos.)
