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I usually hate musicals. Let me stress that…I ABSOLUTELY FUCKING HATE EVERY MUSICAL I’VE EVER SEEN. Except this one for some reason. Maybe it’s because there’s really a story to it and it has a lot of songs that i can sing to. Or maybe it’s because i think Evan Rachel Wood is hot and I was stoned the first time I saw it…yeah that might have to do something with it. Anyways, this is the ONLY musical I’ve ever seen and liked. So, if you’re like me and you hate musicals, you should at least give this one a shot cuz you just might like it.
Weird title, weird cover, weird movie overall. Suicide, depression, drugs, lack of parenting- it’s all here. I just recently re-watched this movie and I have to say…it really makes you think about how cruel the world is when no one communicates to each other honestly. It really reminds me of Donnie Darko due to the fact that the main character takes prescription drugs and starts listening to a creepy imaginary guide. After it’s done it might leave you a little unsatisfied but, but there’s still an important message to be learned: There are just too many parents that care about their image more than their kids. My dad is the same way- it’s like every time I make a mistake or do something “rude” or “unacceptable” it hurts his reputation. Like it’s MORE embarrassing for him than me. He’s probably never going to know the real me.
Author: Charlie Bartlett // Category: Viral Videos
So today’s my favorite day of the year: 4/20 aka “time to get high.” Well, if you’ve read some of my previous rants then you know that I only started celebrating this holiday a year ago, but I plan to have just as much fun as last year.
I’m sure you’ve heard the code word “420″ used before, but what most people don’t know is where the phrase came from. Is it because it’s Hitler’s birthday? Damian Marley’s birthday? The day of the Columbine events? A police code? WTF IS THE REAL MEANING?!!! Well, this little clip will explain all you need to know. Basically it got started by 6 high schoolers.
If you’ve ever wondered how raves work (secret underground techno parties), this film does a great job of explaining the 90’s rave scene in Los Angeles. It’s fictional, of course, but it shows everything from planning, to spreading the word, to dealing with cops, etc. Overall just a fun rave film to watch.
Are you one of those people that watch tons of YouTube videos of people getting hurt and laugh? How about videos with fights, violence, blood and/or death? I bet you think you’re so different from them. I also think you should watch this movie.
Let me first start off by saying that this isn’t a “popcorn movie.” If you’re looking for mindless entertainment or a light comedy that you can watch with a bunch of your friends then skip this one. However, if you want to think about how rumors and internet video mindfuck high school students today then this is a film that brings up that point and smashes it in your face. CLICK HERE to download or watch online…
Not too long ago I shared another special called “The Merchants of Cool” which basically showed you how it’s COMPANIES, and not other teens, that make trends and fads happen. Well, here’s another special by Frontline also which explains why teenagers are the way they are- sleeping, boredom, our sex drives, mood swings. Basically anything you can shake a dick at. A lot of shit is explained in this video which reveals that teens are SUPPOSED to be tired and lazy and wanting sex all the time- it’s just the way we’re wired.
On a side note, me and my sis tried showing this to our parents to see their reaction. Needless to say, they got off our backs for about a couple of days…but then it returned to normal. Old people….they just never learn do they?
Author: Charlie Bartlett // Category: Viral Videos
I don’t know about you, but I was tricked in school into thinking that Ecstasy (aka X, Ex, or Extacy) put holes in your brain. They showed me that picture of the brain with holes in it and I was like “Ok, fuck no…not doing that shit ever.”
But, of course, like most of the shit they “teach” you at school, I came to find out that it wasn’t true. IT’S A FUCKING SCARE TACTIC. This is a great special on ecstasy and how it came about. It’s pretty short and covers just about everything you need to know. Check it out and, if you’re like me, you’ll want to get your hands on some Ex.
Author: Charlie Bartlett // Category: Music Videos
One of my favorite music videos. I’m not going to give too much away if you haven’t seen it. All I’m going to tell you is that it was banned and no music stations would play this video when it came out. You can download the HQ version of it below. CLICK here to download HQ version…
I was just going to post one Manson album (Holy Wood) but then I just said “Fuck it, they need to hear everything.” So here you go, EVERY good Marilyn Manson album. If you told me that I was going to be a fan of Marilyn Manson a year ago I would have laughed at you and said something like “Manson?…ehhh isn’t he like trying to be the devil or something so he can get attention..geez that guy is weird.” But since then I’ve become to appreciate his art…I say art because he’s actually one of the last TRUE music artists around. Visually, musically, lyrically- just EVERYTHING this guy does is art. He really represents what it means to be a true individual and I respect him for that.
On a related note I’d like to point out that Lady Gaga is trying very hard to be the female Marilyn Manson. Ok, sure, she’s an artist herself, but she STOLE Manson’s style completely. Don’t even get me started on the stupid costumes and videos.
This is one of my favorite songs ever. It’s about how Hollywood movies glorify violence, sex, and drugs. “Slow motion” refers to when they slow down scenes in movies- you can make anything look cool when you do that, that doesn’t mean it’s good. It just seems like every “good” movie that people take seriously has to be packed with unrealistic extreme destructive behavior. NEWSFLASH: problems aren’t cool.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, people can have sex everyday and not hurt anybody; murder, on the other hand, ISN’T NORMAL yet we see it more often in movies and it’s even considered more “appropriate” to see than sex. Suck my dick hollywood.
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