I should probably preface this entry by saying I was pretty indecisive on whether or not to go see this screening. I had just caught Step Up 2 on TV last week and even though that one was pretty painful, I figured why not! At the very least I’ll see some great dancing. Okay, so all that to say… that is two hours of my life I’ll never get back! lol Within the first few moments it was obvious the story was gonna be super cheesy and very forced. The film tries way too hard to be “cool” and to me it comes off very silly. I don’t know if it’s just me getting “old” or being out of it…but the dance battles I remember were never like the ones in the movie and I doubt they’re like that now. So, maybe this film would be better off in a fantasy or sci-fi category! I’m not sure it needed to be 3D, but I guess they needed a gimmick to sell it. I’m sure there was lots of GREAT choreography going on, but again, just too much was happening where you couldn’t even see the full choreo to focus or the camera angles just kept changing up so it was hard to follow. I’m probably old school when watching dance, but I love to see the formations and technique too. Yes, this is a “teenie booper” type flick and I probably should’ve just skipped it altogether… It’s SUPER cheesy with the contrived storyline and lack of chemistry with the actors. And, in addition to the 3D gimmick, the effects came off funny to me too. It was just too “silly” for me!
The good folks at PNOY Apparel have developed and are releasing a very special jacket called “The Veterano.” I applaud their dedication and commitment to not only educate, pay tribute and honor the heroes of our (Filipino) heritage, but they also give back! Bravo… Both my grandfathers were among the 250,000 Philippine soldiers who marched and fought alongside the Americans against the Japanese during WWII, so although gone, they are not forgotten.
The Veterano jacket by PNOY Apparel is honoring the 250,000 Filipino American veterans who fought side by side their American counterparts without compensation or recognition. ONLY after almost 70 years, the Stimulus Plan hands out $15K to those who became U.S. Citizens and $9K to non-citizens veterans for their duty, a small reward for a life’s worth.
PNOY Apparel wants to help with proceeds of The Veterano to be donated to JFAV (Justice for Filipino American Veterans) to help our dying heroes.
Custom Cut-N-Sew Details:
Full ringstop camoflouge material
Full zip with double zipper enclosures
Stuffed embroidered “PNOY” pullers
Welted pockets
Single zip puller on hoodie
Button enclosure on hoodie
Zip chords at inside bottom of jacket
Knetted inside lining
Embroidered Philippine sun on upper back
Elbow patches
Four custom embroidered patches
Printed WW II soldier running at you with a grenade inside jacket
Pre-washed
UNI-SEX
Sizes Available: XS-XXXL
ONLY 300 made and will be available at the strike of 12:00 midnight Pacific Time Wednesday, July 28, 2010 online www.pnoyapparel.com
SPECIAL PRICE FOR THE FIRST WEEK ONLY! Good luck and don’t get caught sleeping. The most detailed jacket to date and one to HELP OUT OUR VETERANOS!!
Video – “Son of Ran – Death March” for PNOY Apparel Veterano
This week’s throwback was one of my very first segments I put together for Deco Drive! I profiled a group of gals who specialize in Vintage and 40’s style Pin Up photography, makeup, styling, etc… and they did a transformation on me too!
It was SO MUCH fun and I even got some very cute shots out of it!!
I recently added a “consultant” title to my resume…I’ve officially signed on to do consultant work with Going Pro Entertainment. This company which is comprised of former professional dancers and cheerleaders, provides consulting services (among other things) to women who are interested in “Going Pro!” I’m very excited about about devoting some time to this project. I’ve often been (unofficially) providing consulting services on pro teams, public speaking, media training, TV reporting, pageants, etc… as a guest speaker and answering emails, so it seemed like a natural fit to do this for GPE. Pro dance is something I hold close to my heart, as I performed on the sidelines for 3 teams in the NBA and NFL, the Sacramento Kings, Oakland Raiders and Arizona Cardinals. Now, that I’ve retired the poms and dance shoes, I’ve judged several team auditions and consulting for GPE is a way for me to still be involved and give my two cents in upholding tradition and standards!
“Slime Flu” fans can now get the first look at the Crooks & Castles design in partnership with Harlem rapper VADO and NYC stores Vault/Goliath. The graphic is iconic with the Crooks line of street wear, putting a “Slime Flu” spin on their ever-popular ‘Medusa’ shirt with a ‘Bandito’ look!
VADO will release his exclusive “Slime Flu” shirt collaboration Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 6pm, during an in-store Meet and Greet and “Slime Flu” mixtape listening session at Vault in Harlem. The limited edition tee falls in line with VADO’s highly anticipated “Slime Flu” mixtape, which will officially infect the streets at the end of May. The custom shirts will be available for sale in limited quantity and are only available at Vault/Goliath stores until they sell out! This is VADO’s first collaboration with Crooks & Castles and Vault/Goliath.
AND – DJ Drama, Cam’ron and VADO came out with Boss of All Bosses 2.5 earlier this week….
Check out this cool music video my sister helped do the “set design” for…
Adrienne says, “It was a lot of fun…shot in still frames. I made the “Southern Comfort” bottle, lemonade stand, light bulb, and sun to name a few.” You can learn more about my talented sister and see some of her design work at http://adrienneaquino.com
Bulldozer – The Invisible Cities (Official Music Video)
(Director: Melissa Hung. Director of Photography: Seng Chen)
A toy bulldozer with an affinity for whiskey and records heads out for a day at the beach with friends only to find it closed. Oh no! What to do?!
The 15th and newest episode of On The Flipside is LIVE and ONLINE!! This time around I’m at Jack London Square in Oakland and we’re talking Air Jordan 2010 with Michael Jordan and Dwyane Wade, music with The Trackrunners, Rei Tracks and Whiz Almighty, the Bay Area team who put together Manny Pacquiao’s “Pound for Pound!” This show also features my sit down interview with Rain, the Ninja Assassin, and a sexy look at the Bova Panthers Ice Dancers swimsuit calendar reveal show at the Seminole Hard Rock! See all the action at http://ontheflipsidetv.com
I definitely started to notice a new found popularity for all things “Vampire” when it comes to movies and TV shows… Last year my friend Margie hyped up Twilight so much, and took me to see it in the theater…I felt it left a lot to be desired and everyone said, you have to read the book! Anyway, the next film in the series “New Moon” is due to be out soon and HBO’s “True Blood” is a BIG hit (everyone around me keeps raving about it, I don’t have HBO! lol) and CW’s “The Vampire Diaries” seems to be doing well too…so I thought I’m going to find a local South Florida tie-in and do a Vampire Trend story..It took me a little longer than usual to find my interview “subjects”…from a Cabaret Vampyra to a Cosmetic Dentist who can give you “vampire canines” … check it out!
