Fair Shake Reaction: Reality in Black - Mamamoo

Reality in Black - Mamamoo

(Genre: Kpop)

Texas Frightmare Weekend 2018 Haul

BM5's December 2019 Favorites

Favorite Comeback

CL

The return of CL is something I've looked forward to for a looooong time. To be honest, I was hoping her U.S. debut would be my entry into K-Pop artists, but alas that fell through. At last, though, we have her return with In The Name of Love EP. All of the videos were fantastic and it sure did make plenty of Blackjacks emotional to see it released. Let's all just celebrate her freedom from YG!

Favorite Freestyle

Locksmith on Sway in the Morning

Locksmith has always been an amazing emcee. His combination of wordplay and substance has continued to have me in awe and wonder. He's a deep thinker and he's very motivational as well. The only thing that baffles me is how he's soooo unknown or underrated. This freestyle even had Fat Joe giving him props as one of the best to ever do it. Just give it a listen if you would like to hear hip hop at its technical peak.

Favorite Live Performance

Megan Thee Stallion - Tiny Desk Performance

This year was a breakout one for Megan as the "Big Ole Freak" took off. Her fem forward approach to music really added to the takeover of women in hip hop. Something that's amazing to notice, though, is how her technical ability is also up to par with her nasty demeanor. Her charisma oozes from the screen from this performance along with Phony Ppl. Plus, the premiere of their collaboration was one of the best surprises from the video. Why don't you get a taste of the "Hot Girl Summer" to keep you warm this winter?

Favorite Music Video

Stormy Weather - Tinashe

Tinashe is FREE!! Another fantastic artist that needed to shed the major label had a release this year that makes me ecstatic. This video is perfect evidence of that being the truth. Tinashe in her album, Songs For You, got to explore everything that she can do musically and this video showed her artistry in dance, as well. The choreography is incredible and it is extraordinarily shot. We got to embrace this wonderful piece with every view we can give it, so spread the word!

Full December 2019 playlist: click here

Fair Shake Reaction: Entropy - Day6

The Book of Us: Entropy - Day6

(Genre: Kpop/Krock)

After Theater Review: Ready or Not

Fair Shake Review: Songs for You - Tinashe

Songs for You - Tinashe

(Genre: Contemporary R&B/Pop)

Links for You:

Die a Little Bit (Music Video)

So Much Better (Music Video)

THE PROCESS (Behind the Scenes)

Die a Little Bit (Genius Interview)

Big Boy's Neighborhood Interview

Fair Shake Reaction: SuperM 1st Mini Album - SuperM

1st Mini Album - SuperM

(Genre: Kpop)

Quick Movie Review: Mel Brooks Edition

This isn't the first time I've dedicated an Quick Review on one specific theme, but I wanted to say something before jumping into this review of Mel Brooks movies. When I started my attempt of watching this iconic director's movies, it ended up being a good jumping off point for a new series of reviews you'll be seeing later that'll feature movies that "most people" have seen and most likely will criticize if you have not seen it.


Blazing Saddles (1974, USA) | Rating: 3/5
Going into this movie, I knew that the content would most likely not pass in our current times due to some of the racial jokes, but I was very opened minded. What I have seen from Mr. Brooks, I have enjoyed and Maja pointed out that this is her favorite Mel Brooks movie. I'm not big into westerns, but I love a good comedy and Brooks always delivers in that aspect. Watching this movie, I didn't quite receive the big laughs I was anticipating, but I definitely did have a good time with the content. The chemistry between our two main characters was perfect and I loved the reveal at the end.



Young Frankenstein (1974, USA) | Rating: 3.5/5
I've heard some fans claim that this is their favorite Mel Brooks movie and with Gene Wilder as the star, I knew I was in for a good time. I think I enjoyed this more than Blazing Saddles with its over the top humor and parody of the classic Frankenstein's Monster. Making it a black and white movie was also a wise choice to make it look like the classic film. I enjoyed how Brooks was able to balance his humor while also loosely following Frankenstein's story that most of know through various films and some through the book. If you're looking for a humorous movie with classic horror elements, then this is a great choice to liven up the room.



History of the World: Part I (1981, USA) | Rating: 4/5
I feel like this isn't as popular as the previous two movies above, but it is another selection that I have heard as a favorite among fans. Much like Blazing Saddles, there might be some jokes that couldn't be retold in today's setting, but I didn't find them offense at all. The movie mostly pokes fun of "historical" moments that shaped the world to what we know today...or at least what the world was in 1981. I enjoyed this one quite a bit and I gradually noticed how seemlessly Mel Brooks fits into his own films as an actor. It doesn't seem self serving or out of place; he just fits right in where necessary, whether it's the lead or a supporting role.



High Anxiety (1977, USA) | Rating: 2.5/5
How do you make a Mel Brooks movie better? I don't know, maybe trying parodying some classic Alfred Hitchcock movies. Yes, Mel Brooks takes some elements from Hitchcock and mixes it with his over the top humor. The main character played by Brooks is very...paranoid and so, he sees a specialist to help with his problem so he won't be diagnosed with "high anxiety". See where they got the name? Yeah, this might not be for everyone as it is, well, over the top and cheesy in places. I had a fun time watching this one, but it might not be one of Brooks's movies that I wil be returning to too often.



The Twelve Chairs (1970, USA) | Rating: 2.5/5
If you think his movies are too cheesy or over the top for you, this one might be for you. It still maintains Brooks's humor and hilarious characters throughout, but it doesn't go overboard like Blazing Saddles or High Anxiety. For me writing this after the fact, it's almost forgettable due to its tameness in comparison, but that doesn't make it a bad movie in the least. The story remains entertaining and the jokes still land. I can definitely say that this isn't one of my favorites, nonetheless I don't regret seeing this tamer side of Mr. Brooks and that his high energy shenanigans isn't the only thing in his wheelhouse of humor.



Silent Movie (1976, USA) | Rating: 3.5/5
Last, but not least...for now, is a silent film with only one word of audible dialogue. The funny thing about that is that it's spoken by a famous mime! Anyway, speaking or not speaking, there remains so much hilarity in this movie. The whole film pokes fun of the film industry, despite some of the jokes being a bit outdated, it's still relevant to certain aspects of the movie business. I found the choice to go the classic silent movie route very clever and there are interesting little jokes within that as well, which you can find through IMDb's trivia section such as the mouth movements and dialogue cards might not match up for comedic effect. Definitely check it out, especially if you're into the movie biz!


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Enterfear with the Immortal (2 Strange Music Reviews)

Enterfear: Level 1 - Tech N9ne

(Genre: Alternative Rap/Hip Hop)

Immortal - Krizz Kaliko

(Genre: Alternative Rap/Hip Hop)

Unwrapped Review: The Fluffy Movie: Unity Through Laughter

Fair Shake Review: Chixtape 5 - Tory Lanez

Chixtape 5 - Tory Lanez

(Genre: Contemporary R&B/Rap)

Chixtape 5 Links:

Jerry Sprunger (Music Video)
Beauty in the Benz (Music Video)
The Cry (Lyric Video)
The Pull Up Interview (w/ Joe Budden)
Joe Budden Podcast Review

BM5's Lumi-Con 2019 Review

Movies Watched in 2020

Starting date: January 1, 2020
Finishing date: December 31, 2020

1. Aladdin (2019, USA)
2. The Iron Giant (1999, USA)
3. Richard Jewell (2019, USA)
4. Velvet Buzzsaw (2019, USA)
5. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019, USA)
6. Judy (2019, USA)
7. Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019, USA)
8. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019, USA)
9. Keep Watching (2017, USA)
10. Upgrade (2018, USA)
11. The Perfection (2018, USA)
12. The Lighthouse (2019, USA)
13. Bad Lucky Goat (2017, Colombia)
14. No Escape Room (2018, USA)
15. The Shed (2019, USA)
16. The Heirloom [Zhai bian] (2005, USA)
17. Jexi (2019, USA)
18. Don't Let Go (2019, USA)
19. Like a Boss (2020, USA)
20. Gemini Man (2019, USA)
21. Agalmatophilia (2018, USA)
22. Daddy Issues (2018, USA)
23. The Addams Family (2019, USA)
24. The Gentlemen (2020, USA)
25. The Matrimony [Xin zhong you gui] (2007, China)
26. Breaking the Girls (2012, USA)
27. Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020, USA)
28. My Teacher, My Obsession (2018, USA)
29. Countdown (2019, USA)
30. Ride Your Wave [Kimi to, nami ni noretara] (2019, Japan)
31. Waves (2019, USA)
32. Nappily Ever After (2018, USA)
33. The Good Liar (2019, USA)
34. Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michel'le (2016, USA)
35. Professor Mack (2019, USA)
36. The Photograph (2020, USA)
37. Curse of the Nun (2019, USA)
38. The Invisible Man (2020, USA)
39. See You Yesterday (2019, USA)
40. First Impression (2018, USA)
41. The Lodge (2019, UK)
42. Jojo Rabbit (2019, USA)
43. Ad Astra (2019, USA)
44. Tokyo Idols (2017, UK)
45. Bad Rap (2016, USA)
46. Tokyo Godfathers (2003, Japan)
47. Trauma Center (2019, USA)
48. The Hunt (2020, USA)
49. Nightmares in Red, White, and Blue: The Evolution of the American Horror Film (2009, USA)
50. The Souls of Black Girls (2008, USA)
51. The Red Pill (2016, USA)
52. Public Figure (2019, USA)
53. Dark Waters (2019, USA)
54. Angry White Men: American Masculinity in the Age of Trump (2018, USA)
55. The Bro Code: How Contemporary Culture Creates Sexist Men (2011, USA)
56. Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami (2017, Ireland)
57. The Death of Dick Long (2019, USA)
58. Little Joe (2019, UK)
59. Charlie's Angels (2019, USA)
60. The Hate U Give (2018, USA)
61. Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2 (2020, USA)
62. Black and Blue (2019, USA)
63. Uncut Gems (2019, USA)
64. Welcome to Death Row (2001, USA)
65. Matangi/Maya/M.I.A (2018, UK)
66. Mickey Mouse Monopoly (2002, USA)
67. Casting JonBenet (2017, USA)
68. Descendants 3 (2019, USA)
69. Save the Last Dance (2001, USA)
70. The Show (2017, USA)
71. The Jerk (1979, USA)
72. Willow (1988, USA)
73. The Invisible Man (1933, USA)
74. It: Chapter Two (2019, USA)
75. Zombieland (2009, USA)
76. Zombieland: Double Tap (2019, USA)
77. Bring It On (2000, USA)
78. The Grudge (2020, USA)
79. Black Christmas (2019, USA)
80. Suicide Squad (2016, USA)
81. The VelociPastor (2018, USA)
82. The Platform [El hoyo] (2019, Spain)
83. Swallow (2019, France)
84. Thirst [Bakjwi] (2009, South Korea)
85. Snowpiercer (2013, South Korea)
86. The Lovebirds (2020, USA)
87. Come to Daddy (2019, Ireland)
88. Joker (2019, USA)
89. Bleach (2018, Japan)
90. Terminator: Dark Fate (2019, USA)
91. The Nightingale (2018, Australia)
92. Judge (2013, Japan)
93. Ajin: Demi-Human (2017, Japan)
94. Inuyashiki (2018, Japan)
95. Orange (2015, Japan)
96. Motherless Brooklyn (2019, USA)
97. Harriet (2019, USA)
98. Fantasy Island (2020, USA)
99. Sea Fever (2019, Ireland)
100. The Reef (2010, Australia)
101. Isolani (2017, UK)
102. The Assistant (2019, USA)
103. Dropa (2019, USA)
104. Downhill (2020, USA)
105. Brahms: The Boy II (2020, USA)
106. The Turning (2020, USA)
107. Gretel & Hansel (2020, Canada)
108. Goldie (2019, USA)
109. Spies in Disguise (2019, USA)
110. The Rhythm Section (2020, USA)
111. Underwater (2020, USA)
112. Colour from the Dark (2008, Italy)
113. Dolittle (2020, USA)
114. Johnny Ghoulash Escapes from Creightonville (2014, Canada)
115. The Twisted Death of a Lonely Madman (2016, UK)
116. Bad Guy [Nabbeun namja] (2001, South Korea)
117. The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007, USA)
118. Paradise Hills (2019, USA)
119. The Way Back (2020, USA)
120. Onward (2020, USA)
121. Three...Extremes [Sam gang 2] (2004, Hong Kong/South Korea/Japan)
122. The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009, Netherlands)
123. Hero [Ying xiong] (2002, China)
124. Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge (2014, USA)
125. 21 Bridges (2019, USA)
126. The Skin I Live In [La piel que habito] (2011, Spain)
127. 13 Tzameti (2005, France)
128. Shoplifters [Manbiki kazoku] (2018, Japan)
129. The Intouchables (2011, France)
130. Queen & Slim (2019, USA)
131. Knives Out (2019, USA)
132. Enter the Void (2009, France)
133. Blue Velvet (1986, USA)
134. Cleek (2017, UK)
135. Léon: The Professional (1994, USA)
136. For Colored Girls (2010, USA)
137. The New Mutant (2020, USA)
138. Funny Games (1997, Austria)
139. Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995, USA)
140. The Man from Outer Space (2017, USA)
141. Along Came the Devil (2018, USA)
142. Snakes and Earrings [Hebi ni piasu] (2008, Japan)
143. El Jeremías [Jeremy] (2015, Mexico)
144. Hustlers (2019, USA)
145. Ready or Not (2019, USA)
146. Future World (2018, USA)
147. Scoob! (2020, USA)
148. Tenet (2020, USA)
149. Body Cam (2020, USA)
150. I Am Mother (2019, USA)
151. Infamous (2020, USA)
152. The Alphabet Killer (2008, USA)
153. Toilet: A Love Story [Toilet - Ek Prem Katha] (2017, India)
154. Beauties of the Night [Bellas de Noche] (2016, Mexico)
155. Cuties [Mignonnes] (2020, France)
156. Jacbo's Ladder (2019, USA)
157. Antebellum (2020, USA)
158. Practial Magic (1998, USA)
159. 2001 Maniacs (2005, USA)
160. A Cam Life (2018, USA)
161. Southbound (2015, USA)
162. Fyre Fraud (2019, USA)
163. Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein (2020, USA)
164. Divide and Conquer: The Story of Roger Ailes (2018, USA)
165. The Domestics (2018, USA)
166. The Rape of Recy Taylor (2017, USA)
167. Mon Mon Mon Monsters [Guai guai guai guaiwu!] (2017, Taiwan)
168. The Social Dilemma (2020, USA)
169. Doctor Sleep (2019, USA)
170. Ouija House (2018, USA)
171. The King of Staten Island (2020, USA)
172. Blood Quantum (2019, USA)
173. Rosy (2018, USA)
174. Retaliation (2017, UK)
175. Witches in the Woods (2019, Canada)
176. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019, USA)
177. The Love Witch (2016, USA)
178. The Oregonian (2011, USA)
179. Sometimes Always Never (2018, UK)
180. Z (2019, USA)
181. The Conjuring (2013, USA)
182. All Cheerleaders Die (2013, USA)
183. Attack of the Killer Donuts (2016, USA)
184. C.H.U.D. (1984, USA)
185. The Stuff (1985, USA)
186. Tonight She Comes (2016, USA)
187. Halloween Pussy Trap Kill! Kill! (2017, USA)
188. Tales From the Hood 3 (2020, USA)
189. Rings (2017, USA)
190. You Should Have Left (2020, USA)
191. Antichrist (2009, Denmark)
192. Monkey Shines (1988, USA)
193. Creepy [Kuripi: Itsuwari no rinjin] (2016, Japan)
194. Coherence (2013, USA)
195. Eat Brains Love (2019, USA)
196. Love and Monsters (2020, USA)
197. Still [Tai hong] (2010, Thailand)
198. 6-5=2 (2013, India)
199. Ludo (2015, India)
200. Pizza (2014, India)
201. Mulan (1998, USA)
202. Night of the Living Dead (1968, USA)
203. The Blob (1988, USA)
204. Christine (1983, USA)
205. Leatherface: Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990, USA)
206. Sleepaway Camp (1983, USA)
207. The Witches (1990, USA)
208. Yummy (2019, Blegium)
209. ABCs of Death 2.5 (2016, USA)
210. A Serbian Film [Srpski film] (2010, Serbia)
211. The Craft (1996, USA)
212. The Craft: Legacy (2020, USA)
213. Dracula: Dead and Loving It (1995, USA)
214. Come Play (2020, USA)
215. Blood Diner (1987, USA)
216. The Lawnmower Man (1992, USA)
217. Vampire's Kiss (1988, USA)
218. The Visit (2015, Nigeria)
219. Come Sunday (2018, USA)
220. Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? [Uchiage Hanabi, Shita kara Miru ka? Yoko kara Miru ka?] (2017, Japan)
221. Braid (2018, USA)
222. House of Wax (1953, USA)
223. Coming Out (1989, East Germany)
224. The Watermelon Woman (1996, USA)
225. Lang Tong (2014, Singapore)
226. Freaky (2020, USA)
227. 69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez (2020, USA)
228. SDU: Sex Duties Unit [Fei hu chu zheng] (2013, Hong Kong)
229. I Am Happiness on Earth [Yo soy la felicidad de este mundo] (2014, Mexico)
230. Midnight Dancers [Sibak] (1994, Philippines)
231. Tank Girl (1995, USA)
232. Westworld (1973, USA)
233. Dead Presidents (1995, USA)
234. Even if the World Will End Tomorrow [Ashita Sekai ga Owaru Toshitemo] (2019, Japan)
235. MFKZ (2017, France)
236. XOXO (2016, USA)
237. Promare (2019, Japan)
238. Appleseed (1988, Japan)
239. Pom Poko [Heisei Tanuki Gassen Ponpoko] (1994, Japan)
240. 1 Angry Black Man (2018, USA)
241. 2 in the Bush: A Love Story (2018, USA)
242. A Teacher (2013, USA)
243. White God [Fehér isten] (2014, Hungary)
244. Roma (2018, Mexico)
245. Always Be My Maybe (2019, USA)
246. The Seventh Sign (1988, USA)
247. Fright Night (1985, USA)
248. Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (2020, USA)
249. Candyman (1992, USA)
250. Words on Bathroom Walls (2020, USA)
251. Michael Jackson: Life, Death and Legacy (2012, USA)
252. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975, USA)
253. The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again (2016, USA)
254. Half Brothers (2020, Mexico)
255. Irresistible (2020, USA)
256. Monster's Ball (2001, USA)
257. Wild Things (1998, USA)
258. Contagion (2011 , USA)
259. Tax Collector (2020, USA)
260. Greener Grass (2019, USA)
261. Bad Hair (2020, USA)
262. Ava (2020, USA)
263. A Christmas Story (1983,USA)
264. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989, USA)
265. Home Alone (1990, USA)
266. Unhinged (2020, USA)
267. Blame (2017, USA)
268. Pledge (2018, USA)
269. The Row (2018, USA)
270. 30 Days of Night (2007, USA)
271. Black Dynamite (2009, USA)
272. Books of Blood (2020, USA)
273. Little Monsters (2019, USA)
274. Speed (1994, USA)
275. It's a Wonderful Life (1946, USA)
276. Fatale (2020, USA)
277. Miracle on 34th Street (1947, USA)
278. The Polar Express (2004, USA)
279. A Christmas Carol (1984, USA)
280. Quarantine (2008, USA)
281. 12 Monkeys (1995, USA)
282. Repo! The Genetic Opera (2008, USA)
283. The Crazies (2010, USA)
284. I Am Legend (2007, USA)
285. Freak Show (2017, USA)
286. Drag Kids (2019, Canada)
287. Rare Exports (2010, Finland)
288. Wonder Woman 1984 (2020, USA)
289. Fast Color (2018, USA)
290. Little Woods (2018, USA)
291. Avenger Dogs Christmas (2020, USA)
292. Promising Young Woman (2020, USA)

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