Above:
-See More Below-
~Check out today's BIRTHDAYS HERE:~
Friday, November 29, 2024
12 Days: Ser'Darius Blain in Christmas On Call
'In the lead-up to Christmas, emergency room doctor Hannah Michaels juggles her demanding job and a budding romance with EMT Wes Sullivan in Philadelphia.'
Since turning off cable news after the election, Hallmark Christmas movies have been my go source of mindless entertainment. I oddly rarely ever watch one during the evening, but working part-time at home means for me, having the television on low as background. Usually I only half pay attention, and many of the film are forgettable, but once in awhile, you're surprised with a good one.
I didn't have high expectations when I turned on Christmas On Call the other day. I didn't know any of the cast members, and the description on the guide didn't really scream unique. Christmas On Call however, was really good. Usually in Hallmark movies, the secondary stories and characters are mostly just 'filler.' In Christmas On Call, the writer and director did a great job of making them meaningful, helped greatly by the perfect casting.
As for the main story, the love story between ER doctor Hannah, (Sara Canning) and EMT Wes, (Ser'Darius Blain) I was hooked from the first scene. As I said, I'd never heard of any of the cast, so don't think I'd ever seen Blain in any of previous roles. He's been acting professionally for over 15 years though, so I may have, but nothing that I could remember.
As Wes however, he was more than memorable. Blain was incredibly sweet and sexy as Wes, and I can't imagine anyone not instantly falling for his charm, caring and beautiful smile. With this role and film as my introduction, I'll definitely be keeping a close eye for his future projects.
Charmed (2018)
Better Man
Fame makes monkeys of us all
I really don't know much about singer Robbie Williams, or his time as an original member of the English pop group Take that. What I do know, I learned after starting FH. I quickly learned of Williams love of mooning, and have featured many images of his butt over the years. I also learned about the groups hit Do What You Like, and enjoyed the video, (HERE:) especially the ending with five band mates wet and naked, rolling on the floor.
Boy bands have always fascinated me though, young guys, hitting huge fame in their mid to late teens, with a whirlwind career, usually spanning a average of three to five years. It's hard to imagine having that sliver of stardom, where money is thrown at you, and both men and women want to have sex with you, and in addition to fame, alcohol, drugs and drama often follows. For many, it doesn't always end well.
I recently saw the trailer for Better Man, a film called, billed as a singular profile of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. Even though I didn't know much about Williams, I was really blown away by the powerful trailer. As you can see, Robbie isn't played by an actor, but instead a CGI created chimpanzee. What might have a silly concept, seems really ingenious, at least in the trailer. Between the music and the clips shown, I really am looking forward to seeing the film.
After seeing the trailer, I did a bit of research and learned that Robbie 'quit' the group in 1995, five years it's formation. The little I read indicates he was pushed out due to drug use and his unprofessional behavior Reportedly he almost overdosed in 1994, the night before Take That was due to perform on the MTV video awards.
Williams seemed to want more from music than a boy band could offer and went to what appears to be a relatively successful solo career. He did 'sort of' return to the group in 2010, but his appearances with them remained inconsistent. Hoping Better Man hits the theatre in my little town soon.
Uninterrupted Light: Mark B by Immortal Form
'For this shoot, we used a parking garage that I love. It gets uninterrupted light from the sun all afternoon, and there are cut-outs, columns and so many great places for models to pose.'
Having worked on FH for so long, I've always got an eye on new. Not just new artists and models, but new locations I haven't featured before. In addition to shooting the male form in studio, or at the beach, so many of the shoots I've featured have visually taken me all over the world. Not just to different cities and countries, but to locations most people simply ignore. There are spaces, that I would have never seen or experienced, except that one artist, saw it's unique beauty and potential.
I think that Dave from Immortal Form is the only artist I've every featured who has used a parking garage as a makeshift studio. Most of us don't think of car parks as more than a functional necessity, and few of us see their beauty. Usually, they're the source of frustration. We're either driving in circles, looking for a free space when we arrive, or trying to remember where we parked, when it's time to leave. Dave however, saw the locations potential, and has used the location since he began shooting the male form.
'I've used the parking garage for so many years now. There used to be train cars there as well, but sadly they were removed a few years ago. The concrete has a great texture too. I love working with natural light and it's great for that.'
I've been featuring Dave's work for close to five years and am always inspired by his imagery and stories. Dave has an incredibly busy work life, and photography is his creative passion. With limited time, Dave is deliberate with his creative choices, and both who and what he wants devote his free time to. One of the models Dave always loves working with is Mark B. FH viewers might remember Mark's first appearance on the site featuring his Canada Day themed shoot Dave. (HERE:)
With location shoots, I think my favorite images have either a contrast, or a balance between the model and the space. There's certainly a unique balance between Mark and the parking garage. His sexy, rugged look, and his incredible body, certainly matches the architectural strength of his surroundings. Dave shares that he and Mark shot there a few years ago, and wanted to go back, this time, incorporating Mark's jeep.
The area where Mark's jeep was parked was a little dark, so Dave got creative, and used the headlights to brighten things up. After they finished in that location, thy moved to a more brightly lit area. As for the fashion, Mark brought his own clothing, choosing sporty pieces to go with the location. Dave also had some fashion ideas, especially when Mark was posing in front of his jeep.
'Working with Dave is always a pleasure and he has such a great eye for a shot. But I have to say that he's a magician with photography natural in natural light. The results of these photos speak for themselves... amazing lighting, great shadowing and he has a knack for putting a model at ease so he can capture such great moments. We love this location because it's rare to see other cars or be interrupted which made it easy for me to change in public. ;)'
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Gobbler's Retribution
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
To all those celebrating today!
'You only like me for my breasts....'
The Thanksgiving Turkey
Art from Garik Aliev
Turkey's get a bad wrap, despite their reputation, if in a trusting relationship with a human, they can actually be quite social and friendly. Turkey's certainly get the rotten end of the stick at Thanksgiving. I always found it rather morbid how many Thanksgiving images and decorations include turkey's, given their sacrificial role in the festivities. My issue isn't primarily with the eating of meat, it's the inhuman way in which turkey's are treated before we do it.
Art from Lord Iron
To rectify that situation, and to give turkey's the upper hand, a few years ago, I began posting artwork with the theme 'turkey's revenge'. It began with just one image, but since then, I have tried to add new art piece each year. Given how many turkey's are being fried, stuffed and roasted today, I liked the thought of celebrating the bird with images with them fighting back, and getting a little retribution on those trying to capture, kill, pluck and stuff them.
Back in 2020, I loved having a new and original art piece (above) from Roy from badsign769. to add to the series. As you can see from Roy's image above, the turkey's have teamed up and it looks like our hot pilgrim is about to get his giblets cut, carved and castrated. Roy continued his story with a new piece of artwork below. Our perky pilgrim was obviously caught, tied and stuffed. He's all ready, and in position for an all you can eat buffet.
2023 Additions:
Last year, after his incredible creations for my Halloween King Kong themed pieces, (HERE:) I decided to ask digital artist Achillias if he might take a crack at the theme. Despite my late ask, Achillias came through with not one, but three images of turkey's fighting back.
When poor Billy tries to catch a bird for Thanksgiving dinner, it doesn't go well. As you can see, the big birds turn the tables, and decide Billy's shorts need a little pluck and pull. Billy makes a hasty retreat, fearing what part of his naked body those big beaks might venture to next. As for Billy's family...well, they ended up having grilled cheese for dinner.
For Thanksgiving 2024 I asked one of my favorite artists, Roy from badsign769. for an 'all you can eat buffet themed piece. As always, Roy created the perfect illustration to celebrate the day, and give those turkey's a reward of their own!
Kince: Palette Pleaser
'I’m thankful for a good meal'
Charlie Brown
We all know the key to a great THANKSGIVING dinner isn't the roasted turkey, it's the turkey roaster. The one who buys, cleans and then stuffs, spices and cooks the entrées star and headliner. Without a perfectly moist and succulent bird, the rest, is like only eating giblets and gizzards. Sure, they're tasty in gravy, but on their own, they really don't satisfy or fill you up.
No one wants to spend the entire day in the kitchen preparing, well... unless you're watching, (or photographing) Kince prepare for the big event. Check out more of Kince, (shot by Studio1x) putting his holiday feast together on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
There Will Be No Leftovers...
'After a Black Friday riot ends in tragedy, a mysterious Thanksgiving-inspired killer terrorizes Plymouth, Massachusetts - the birthplace of the infamous holiday.'
FH viewers know how much I love a movie with the amalgamation of holiday and horror. The fusion of festive family holidays with blood, guts and gore is always a treat. Last year in October, the horror film Thanksgiving came out, and I headed to the theatre to check it out. Unfortunately, I didn't go see the film until the first week of December, meaning my posting about it had to wait a year.
The film had a great cast, led by Patrick Dempsey with Gina Gershon making a memorable appearance in the films opening scenes. There was also an incredibly hot, and very talented group of younger actors playing the core group of students and friends who are terrorized by the Pilgrim, and aptly named psycho killer John 'Carver.'
Dorian by John Bregar
There is no nudity in Thanksgiving, and the little skin showed is mostly sliced, diced, bloodied and burned. There's even one scene with a poor young co-ed roasted in the oven, making her the main course on a rather inedible, (unless your Jeffrey Dahmer) Thanksgiving meal.
Scraps
There is one memorable scene, and one memorable set of abs, featuring Canadian actor, and freestyle BMX biker Dorian Giordano. Dorian only has a small part as a student named Chad. The then 20 year old Indigenous (Navajo) Giordano, makes the most of it by raising his shirt in protest to celebrating the holiday. Nice bit of direction Eli Roth!
As I stated above, one of the stars of the film was actor Patrick Dempsey. I've toyed with doing an Actors & Skin post on Dempsey for awhile now. Although he hasn't done an on-screen nudity in awhile, he has a fun list of nude scenes going back to the 1980's and 1990's. Check out every film in which Dempsey drops trou on PAGE 3 HERE:
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)