Flashback Friday #8 - Spam and Fifty Shades of Me

Consider today’s post a companion to the 50 things about me that are live on the A-to-Z Blog! In my co-host introduction for the 2015 challenge, I also answer five questions from participants including Naila Moon who asked “What do you do with Spam?” It’s hard to tell if she was referring to spammy blog comments, the food, email or some other type such as junk mail. Still, her question reminded me of the time not too long ago when I came across this message from “Dixie” that gave me a good laugh:

Um....nope, I have my own but thanks anyway!

Did you read my Meet your Co-Hosts! Feature at the A-to-Z Blog today? Hop on over there and let me know if we have anything in common!

Flashback Friday #7 - Why We Make Movies from A to Z

For those who may have missed any, here is a quick rundown of blog posts discussing the many reasons behind why people make independent films. Written by me during the 2014 A-to-Z Challenge in April, some topics have brought a larger response than others. As I prepare to adjust the Monday Movie Meme schedule by turning it into a bi-weekly series (I apologize for any inconvenience that the skipping of a Movie Meme has caused earlier this week) and organize the upcoming continuation of my interview with L.A. based actress Nydia Simone, these #atozchallenge posts are an overview of what transpired during the biggest blog hop on the net.

To win Awards.

To be Brave.

To exceed the Competition.

To Do it Like DeNiro

Because we have to put Everything on the line.

For the Fame

Because we’re one of the Good Guys

Because we hope they help us live out fantasies of Hollywood

Because we’re already In too deep.

Because somebody’s got to do the Job

Because it’s how we learn the art of Killing our Babies.

For the Love

For the Money

To get Noticed.

For the Opportunity

For the Prestige

Because that’s how we find the answers to big questions.

Because they provide a Rush

For the Satisfaction

For that Theatrical Treatment

Because we Understand that the future is Up to Us

For the Validation

To create a brighter World

Sometimes we need to X out of it

Because it’s all about You

It’s just Zany 

We've chatted a great deal about why producers and directors make movies. Tell me this...

Why do YOU watch movies?

Neighbors from Hell and New Monday Movie Meme Visitors #atozchallenge #atoz

 

“Nightingale, sing us a song of a love that once belonged. Nightingale, tell me a tale. Was your journey far too long? All the voices that are spinnin’ around me trying to tell me what to say. Can I fly right behind you? And you can take me away”

“Nightingale” by Norah Jones is one of those songs that I tend to play if I want to fall asleep or relax after a long day. My mention of such habits are not meant to imply that this is a boring tune or less-than-entertaining track. It just packs a smooth sound with simple lyrics to make for one very calming retreat in the world of music. I am not quite sure if this song is about any one thing in particular -- it seems as though Norah Jones possibly made it up while looking out the window, staring at a bird. I could be wrong.

Either way, birds are interesting creatures -- or shall I say, they symbolize so many different things to us. One bird or a flock of them soaring through a clear and sunny sky could remind us of a new day ahead, where we can start fresh, knowing that with each new day lies great opportunity.

Today, my Monday Movie Meme co-host, Dale at Smurfin’ the Web is highlighting a band called Nightwish. While Dale continues to introduce us to some new music during in the A to Z Challenge, I’m using this time to give all of you who are new to The Madlab Post and/or new to the Monday Movie Meme a little glimpse into one of our previous meme topics that just so happens to start with the letter N.

Neighbors from Hell

Movies featuring neighbors who make you want to relocate or wish you never moved into a particular place of residency.

Read My List of the Worst Neighbors in Film

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Read Smurfin’ the Web’s List of the Worst Neighbors in Film
 
Have YOU or anyone close to you ever been annoyed by a rude, nosey or inconsiderate neighbor?

If so, what was the experience like?

If not, how would YOU handle a neighbor from hell?

Stay tuned in here next week for a fresh installment of the Monday Movie Meme that I have brewing!
 

In the meantime, hop on over to Smurfin’ the Web and check out what the Smurfdok has been cookin’ up for the A to Z Challenge.