Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher are starring in the new romantic comedy titled "No Strings Attached". The concept of "friends with benefits" is not new yet it never fails to lose interest. Everyone can relate at some point. The idea of crossing the line with your best friend, still being intimate with an ex, or simply not getting emotionally involved in a relationship. The idea of having your cake and eating it too is everyone's desire.
Desire is a muse for many novels, music, films. Human relation is an art form all on its own. I have yet to see this film, but I can understand the interest in the topic. It all goes back to whether or not we can have the best of both worlds or discover that we may want something completely differently. Human beings posses two organs in constant battle with each other when it has to do with human interaction; the brain and the heart (metaphorically speaking).
Natalie Portman is not only well known as a great actress but a well respected producer. She is up for an oscar award and I'm certain there is nothing that she can't accomplish. Romantic comedies are profitable mostly because of the vast audience it attracts. It attracts anyone who has ever loved or have the desire to be loved or to anyone who has ever been in an interesting situation. Basically, everyone can relate at some point I'm sure.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Burlesque
Burlesque! The European art form with a sexy American twist that was very popular in the late 1800's to early 1900's seems to be making a come back. The musical film, "Burlesque" directed by Steven Antin staring Cher and Christina Aguilera has made a racy impact in today's sexual revolution. In the early 1900's this art form may have been a bit taboo. Today, women would agree that burlesque it classy, elegant, and seductive.
I attended a Burlesque show and class at the ICEBAR in Orlando, FL. Not only did I enjoy myself, but I realized that all the women there really enjoyed the show and the interest in taking classes was quite high. It may be because the instructor expressed burlesque to be all about the tease. Some how this racy art form became part of modern day courting. Some would even say that it embraces feminity. Sex has become a recreation and weighs heavily in relationships.
I was pleased to learn that Blissful Lotus, the company who teaches burlesque and other classes on intimacy, will be at ICEBAR every other wednesday night. I'm certain that the film inspired many women to embrace their sexual charge and proclaim their femininity. I am very interested to learn more about what else Blissful Lotus has to offer. I'm certain that this trend will continue to be a classic stamp in sexual history and human arts.
I attended a Burlesque show and class at the ICEBAR in Orlando, FL. Not only did I enjoy myself, but I realized that all the women there really enjoyed the show and the interest in taking classes was quite high. It may be because the instructor expressed burlesque to be all about the tease. Some how this racy art form became part of modern day courting. Some would even say that it embraces feminity. Sex has become a recreation and weighs heavily in relationships.
I was pleased to learn that Blissful Lotus, the company who teaches burlesque and other classes on intimacy, will be at ICEBAR every other wednesday night. I'm certain that the film inspired many women to embrace their sexual charge and proclaim their femininity. I am very interested to learn more about what else Blissful Lotus has to offer. I'm certain that this trend will continue to be a classic stamp in sexual history and human arts.
Monday, January 10, 2011
The Shannon Experience
I began a new chapter in my life on my 27th birthday. I gave up a job that I wasn't happy with and got myself and internship with "The Shannon Burke Show" in pursuit of a career opportunity in the field of my choice. I've always wanted to work in entertainment and somewhere along the line, I let life interfere with those dreams. I knew I had to make a change; it was now or never.
In this short amount of time, I have learned so much more than I could have imagined. I compare myself to friends who too have worked in radio and realize how fortunate I am to be working where I am. I have never worked in radio before so this experience has been completely new to me. I remember the first day on the job and already being on air and recording my first commercial. Immediately after, I learned how to pull audio and create my first "donut" and eventually assist the producer of the show.
I have never been more happy with any decision I have made. This one decision was about me and nobody else. When it comes to my career, thats the way its going to be. I consider myself very fortunate to be working for Shannon. He is not only well known, but an amazing person to know. I believe he is more complex than he plays out to be. I admire Shannon and respect him for accepting the mistakes he has made. He acknowledges his mistakes and reminds himself constantly of them every day.
Its not easy being a public figure; having others make up their minds about who you are and form opinions about you without actually knowing you. The human mind is the most complex subject known to man. We are not perfect beings and all make mistakes. I believe that it is how you handle yourself once it happens, that determines our character. I know that its the media's job to relay information but they are also responsible for creating the perception we have of others.
On nights where we would go out and do a promo, I have met people that either love Shannon or hate him. I completely understand why they feel the way they do. Human beings are the only animals that can reason. We make up our minds and change them constantly and it is the media's job to help do so.
It makes me wonder about the sort of public image I am giving the listeners and followers of the show. Especially today, with Facebook and twitter and other social networks, it has become a lot more difficult to control public image then in early hollywood days. Now, everything is public and hardly anything is private if one is a public figure or not.
In this short amount of time, I have learned so much more than I could have imagined. I compare myself to friends who too have worked in radio and realize how fortunate I am to be working where I am. I have never worked in radio before so this experience has been completely new to me. I remember the first day on the job and already being on air and recording my first commercial. Immediately after, I learned how to pull audio and create my first "donut" and eventually assist the producer of the show.
I have never been more happy with any decision I have made. This one decision was about me and nobody else. When it comes to my career, thats the way its going to be. I consider myself very fortunate to be working for Shannon. He is not only well known, but an amazing person to know. I believe he is more complex than he plays out to be. I admire Shannon and respect him for accepting the mistakes he has made. He acknowledges his mistakes and reminds himself constantly of them every day.
Its not easy being a public figure; having others make up their minds about who you are and form opinions about you without actually knowing you. The human mind is the most complex subject known to man. We are not perfect beings and all make mistakes. I believe that it is how you handle yourself once it happens, that determines our character. I know that its the media's job to relay information but they are also responsible for creating the perception we have of others.
On nights where we would go out and do a promo, I have met people that either love Shannon or hate him. I completely understand why they feel the way they do. Human beings are the only animals that can reason. We make up our minds and change them constantly and it is the media's job to help do so.
It makes me wonder about the sort of public image I am giving the listeners and followers of the show. Especially today, with Facebook and twitter and other social networks, it has become a lot more difficult to control public image then in early hollywood days. Now, everything is public and hardly anything is private if one is a public figure or not.
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