current musings #1

Current visuals, films, music, reads, etc. that have caught my eye.

Currently listening: (Spotify playlists, podcasts):

Hate It or Love It Radio

feeling like 👌🏼 playlist

Our Top Internet Moments of the Year (Part 1) on ICYMI by Slate Podcasts

Our Top Internet Moments of the Year (Part 2) on ICYMI by Slate Podcasts

Barefoot Dreams Contessa (with Kelly) on Be There in Five by Kate Kennedy

Currently watching: (movies, shows, YouTube):

Do the Right Thing (Prime Video) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I was recently in Brooklyn, NY and experienced the Spike Lee: Creative Sources at the Brooklyn Museum (a must-see!) and admittedly had never seen a Spike Lee movie. This movie was fantastic - the imagery, the music, the message, the pace - incredible.

Do the Right Thing Trailer

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I have also now seen BlacKkKlansman (Peacock) by Spike Lee and it gets ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ as well.

BLACKkKLANSMAN - Official Trailer [HD]

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Saltburn (Prime Video) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - The decadence and visual escapism kept me around, but the predictable storyline and overtly sexual scenes turned me all the way off. It felt played out - provocative for provocativeness sake. Salaciousness without the substance and depth to make an impact. It could have been so much more.

Saltburn Trailer

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Abstract: The Art of Design (Netflix) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I have seen two episodes so far - "Olafur Eliasson: The Design of Art" which showcases his beautiful entanglement of art and architecture and "Ruth Carter: Costume Design" which illustrates her stories told via costumes and happens to include collaborations on Spike Lee movies.

Poor Things (in theaters): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I want to give this movie 10 stars! Mind bending, mind blowing, mind expanding. I loved every second and wanted to start it over from the beginning as soon as it ended.

Currently reading: (books, articles, substack)

Down the Drain by Julia Fox ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - This book took me all the way out of my reading slump. Julia has a way with writing that sucks you in and takes you along for the ride. I forgot that I was reading and looked up hours after I began, only wanting to continue. It is very easy to visualize myself running right along with her on all of her adventures (or misadventures) - through Italy, New York, Miami, New Orleans, and beyond. A movie adaptation of this would be EPIC, and I hope Julia has a chance to create that visual experience, should she wish.

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Currently visiting: (travel)

New York, NY - work trip, see, “new york, i love you,” for all the details

Charleston, SC - Christmas with my family

Atlanta, GA - work trip

Chicago, IL - visiting family

Currently referencing: (pictures)

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That’s all for now. Thank you for reading. I’d love to hear your musings as well, please feel free to leave a comment below. See you next time!