the finer dandyMusic | the finer dandy http://blog.dinoray.com a dapper (and sometimes disgruntled) take on popular culture Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:12:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Workout Song of the Week: “Give Me All Your Luvin” by Madonna feat. Nicki Minaj and M.I.A. http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/02/06/workout-song-of-the-week-give-me-all-your-luvin-by-madonna-feat-nicki-minaj-and-m-i-a/ http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/02/06/workout-song-of-the-week-give-me-all-your-luvin-by-madonna-feat-nicki-minaj-and-m-i-a/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:37:40 +0000 dino-ray http://blog.dinoray.com/?p=9001

Now that Madonna has single-handedly blessed us with world peace via a non-whorish Super Bowl performance, I am officially convinced that her new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin’” deserves its own iPod shuffle.

The caged go-go dancing track is drenched in swingin’ ’60s organ synth and blatantly (and briefly) features the skillz of Nicki Minaj and M.I.A.. They are all friends now. Remember how Madge and Justin Timberlake were BFFs for her last album? It’s kind of like that.

With it’s “Oh Mickey you’re so fine” appeal, the song hypnotizes me and makes me think that I am happy — kind of like the video. It’s surreal, odd, creepy, conveniently football-themed, looks expensively low budget, and has Madonna breastfeeding a toy baby. It’s kind of like being a voyeur in a really weird wet dream of an awkward closeted junior varsity football player.

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  • Ferris Bueller is back! And he’s in a Super Bowl commercial, naturally. [Best Week Ever]
  • Shirley MacLaine is set to stir things up at Downton Abbey. Dowager Countess best watch her back! [Cinema Blend]
  • Vera Farmiga is about to make lovin’ fun as Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie in Dennis Wilson biopic. [Empire]
  • Matthew Vaughn is back for the X-Men First Class sequel. Michael Fassbender is on board, but his penis is still in contract negotiations. [ComingSoon.net]
  • Even though we didn’t ask for it, a Death Wish remake is in the works and The Grey‘s Joe Carnahan is set to write and direct it. I may have apprehensions about this project, if huge mutant wolves were in the remake, you would hear no complaints from me. [Latino Review]
  • Comedian Louis C.K. sells a comedy pilot to CBS. Why couldn’t have something like this happened earlier in my life? [EW.com]
  • The X-Factor triple massacre has caused such pain in the world — but that doesn’t mean that Paula Abdul can’t find another job. [Screen Junkies]
  • Apparently, BET is NOT a fan of Nicki Minaj‘s music video for “Stupid Hoe”. They think it’s offensive to slow learners and garden tools. [A.V. Club]
  • Turns out that digging up Marilyn Monroe’s grave isn’t that funny after all. [THR]
  • So Mel Gibson has a new movie coming out. It’s called Get the Gringo. It doesn’t sound THAT racist. [a href="http://www.slashfilm.com/get-gringo-trailer-mel-gibson/" target="blank">/Film]
  • FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WOULD TWITTER JUST VERIFY ANA GASTEYER‘s ACCOUNT?! [Gawker]
  • This news may break the hearts of all Taylor Lautner fans…so read at your own risk (I think it’s news about that least anticipated Stretch Armstrong movie.) [Film Drunk]
  • Fresh off his success from Jack & Jill, Adam Sandler is going to make a Candyland movie! How exciting is that?! [Screen Rant]
  • The Les Miserables movie musical gets its Eponine! And it’s NOT Taylor Swift! (*sad trombone*) [Collider]
  • R.I.P. Don Cornelius. [The Wrap]
    ]]> http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/02/02/finer-feed-bueller-is-back-maclaine-goes-downton-farmiga-as-macs-mcvie/feed/ 0 Madonna gives us a taste of her ‘M.D.N.A.’ http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/02/01/madonna-gives-us-a-taste-of-her-m-d-n-a/ http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/02/01/madonna-gives-us-a-taste-of-her-m-d-n-a/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:09:09 +0000 dino-ray http://blog.dinoray.com/?p=8914 Do you smell that? It’s the smell of dead hydrangeas, homemade macrobiotic meals, vintage lace and an unopened copy of the book Sex. It’s Madonna. And her onslaught is nigh. Madge is prepping to steal the show at the Super Bowl XLVI half-time show, her film W.E. is elbowing its way to a theater near you, her new music video is about to splatter itself all over an episode of American Idol AND her album “M.D.N.A.” is getting groomed for release. Here’s the cover art for the anticipated album:

    Great use of photoshop.

    And one more thing…W.E.? M.D.N.A.? What is it with her use of initials? Is that a thing now?

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    This song makes me so happy. And the video makes me even happier (bonus points if you know his classic video homages). Plus, the name Chiddy Bang is so cool. If more rap songs like “Ray Charles” existed, everyone would be wearing their halos at a jaunty tilt and soul-struttin’ on sunshine.

    ]]>     http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/30/workout-song-of-the-week-ray-charles-by-chiddy-bang/feed/ 0     Workout Song of the Week: ‘Sleazy Remix 2.0: Get Sleazier’ by Ke$ha http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/23/workout-song-of-the-week-sleazy-remix-2-0-get-sleazier-by-keha/ http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/23/workout-song-of-the-week-sleazy-remix-2-0-get-sleazier-by-keha/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:44:03 +0000 dino-ray http://blog.dinoray.com/?p=8717

    I can always rely on Ke$ha to give me glam-skanky music that reeks of stale beer, dime store body glitter, and rancid club sweat. Her track, “Sleazy Remix 2.0: Get Sleazier” features a roster of hip-hop stars that include Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, T.I., and the dandy Andre 3000. The industrial tribal drums and stomp snares make me feel sleazy. Really, really sleazy…and a little bit yeasty.

    ]]>     http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/23/workout-song-of-the-week-sleazy-remix-2-0-get-sleazier-by-keha/feed/ 0     Workout Song of the Week: ‘Ain’t Nobody’ by Chaka Khan http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/16/workout-song-of-the-week-aint-nobody-by-chaka-khan/ http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/16/workout-song-of-the-week-aint-nobody-by-chaka-khan/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:17:19 +0000 dino-ray http://blog.dinoray.com/?p=8520

    “Ain’t Nobody” by Chaka Khan (and Rufus!) is one of those keytar songs that was diva growlin’ long before Beyonce was puttin’ a ring on it. Filled with sumptuous synths, the song wears a leather Michael Jackson “Thriller” jacket and a jheri curl held together by an rad head band — which is why I like to do step aerobics to it.

    The song set the standard in ’80s movies for “LET’S GET TO WORK!” music montages. It was (and still is) the perfect soundtrack for that part in the movie when a group of friends have to work together in order to achieve a collective goal (like rebuilding a rundown meaningful, local restaurant to save it from destruction from the evil landlord who threatens to turn it into a strip mall) or the main character has to learn something important in order to fulfill his or her destiny as portrayed in the seminal Breakin’:

    …and here’s the actual music video for the song. It’s guaranteed to add more strut to your step!


    Rufus Chaka Khan – Ain't Nobody by chilavert

    ]]>     http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/16/workout-song-of-the-week-aint-nobody-by-chaka-khan/feed/ 0     Downton Abbeyoncé: The Best Tumblr Created in 2012 (So Far) http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/12/downton-abbeyonce-the-best-tumblr-created-in-2012-so-far/ http://blog.dinoray.com/2012/01/12/downton-abbeyonce-the-best-tumblr-created-in-2012-so-far/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:59:45 +0000 dino-ray http://blog.dinoray.com/?p=8441 What do you get when you take the most talked about sudsy high-brow, class-driven show with the most talked about “Bootylicious” baby mama of the moment? You get Downton Abbeyoncé, the best Tumblr site that fuses stills from Downton Abbey with lyrics diva growled by Beyonce.

    I have now found what I shall be reading for the rest of the day. (I’m kind of a slow reader, so this will be very time consuming).

    [Source: Vulture and Downton Abbeyonce, naturally]

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    It’s that time of the week again — it’s time to check out news that I have skillfully plucked from my Facebook and Twitter feed. Enjoy.

  • Mad Men. March 25. I’ll be there like a pocket square. [Vulture]
  • Beyonce gives birth to Blue Ivy, the rest of the world rejoices while B ruins the lives of her fellow hospital patrons. [The Daily Beast]
  • Madonna has announced the title of her upcoming album. It’s titled “M.D.N.A.”. Now that is some riveting news. [Hard Candy Music]
  • Bryan Cranston takes a break from meth drama and gets the animated treatment in Archer. [HuffPo]
  • While Cranston gets politically incorrect with Archer, his Breaking Bad comrade, Aaron Paul is busy celebrating his recent engagement. [Videogum]
  • Tim Burton and Robert Downey Jr. circle a live action Pinocchio movie. Let’s hope it’s as good as Roberto Benigni‘s version — because everyone is still talking about that one, right? [HitFix]
  • Speaking of live action movies, Akira is about to get shut down. Maybe they don’t have enough white people playing Asians. [Film Junk]
  • Community keeps on truckin’ and sets the stage for a Law & Order homage in season 3. Why couldn’t this brilliance have happened sooner?! [TVLine]
  • Channing Tatum and Zooey Deschanel are slated to host SNL. Hopefully the term “adorkable” will be dead by then…and Channing does a Step Up parody. [EW]
  • These are, by far, the best pictures of the NBC Republican Debate last Sunday. [Buzz Feed]
  • A Police Academy remake is upon us. I will only support this if it has the Steve Guttenberg stamp of approval…and if it has a character with tittyballs comically larger than Callahan’s. [Deadline]
  • The International Consumer Electronics Show kicked off this week and Justin Timberlake was there to try to make Myspace cool again. [Mashable]
  • The partnership of 2012 has been announced. Brandy and Monica are about to rekindle that “Boy is Mine” flame with a new track. My prayers have been answered. [The Fader]
  • Paul Rudd is set to be on Parks and Recreation, while Dermot Mulroney snags a role on The New Girl. These two pieces of news really have nothing to do with each other. [Collider]
  • Lindsay Lohan is in talks to play Elizabeth Taylor. Ummmm… the only thing I can think to say is “yeast infection.” [ComingSoon.net]
  • Kanye West‘s ex-gal, Amber Rose released a new single. It’s called “Fame.” You’ve been warned. [Rap Genius]
  • Tina Fey and Questlove make amends by eating a “peace hoagie”. If only all disputes can be settled this way. [Warming Glow]
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    I am continuing my obsession with DJ Earworm by adding some more (if not all) of his mashups on to my iPod shuffle for my daily workout repertoire. Last week it was his uber-mix of “boomin’” 2011 pop hits. This week it is the ’90s club savvy mashup of the good ol’ pop rockin’ “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson married with the Rex the Dogg Dubb Mixx of Depeche Mode‘s “Photographic”.

    It’s pure magic.

    You too can feel this magic by downloading it at djearworm.com.

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    Here’s the first “Finer Feed” of 2012. Please contain yourself. As always, I have curated the top news items from my Facebook and Twitter feed. You’re welcome.

  • Are you HUNGRY for some more pictures from The Hunger Games? Well here they are! Actually, they just look like stills from the trailer, but still…[/Film]
  • Demi Moore as Gloria Steinem? Adam Brody as Deep Throat star Harry Reems? And ERIC ROBERTS??! This Lovelace movie is looking better by the minute! [The Film Stage]
  • Kanye West has started some sort of Omnimedia thing called DONDA and tweets about it. A lot. I don’t know what it is exactly, but he did mention a movie version of The Jetsons! [Gawker]
  • So You Think You Can Dance cancels its results show. Good. It will be one less instance where Cat Deeley yells “YOOR JOODGES!” [THR]
  • OH SNAP! A real life Omar Little was arrested in Baltimore! (That’s a reference to The Wire for those of you who don’t know.) [HuffPo]
  • David Fincher‘s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is moving forward with its sequel because they need to complete this glorious triad of man-hating. [Cinema Blend]
  • Have you seen The Artist? Do you want to sound like a pretentious douche whist discussing it? Here’s a helpful guide. [Screen Junkies]
  • There is a new Steve Jobs action figure and it is…well…just take a look for yourself. [Mashable]
  • Can’t wait to watch the second season premiere of Portlandia? Well then quit being so impatient and watch it now. For real…WATCH IT NOW. [EW]
  • If you thought Work It was the most offensive crime to television, then you might want to check out these shows. They may want you to reconsider. [Warming Glow]
  • The Bachelor had its midseason premiere/insemination this week. And if you missed it, here’s a handy dandy video of all the classy dames on the show interoducing themselves. [Vulture]
  • Lily Collins snags the lead role in the Evil Dead remake. Her role is supposed to be the equivalent to that of Bruce Campbell‘s Ash. Evil Dead diehards are sure to LOVE that. [Deadline]
  • Linda Cardellini teams up with Michael Shannon in Return, which tells the “soldier returning home from war” story from a female soldier’s perspective. By the way, why aren’t more people in love with Linda Cardellini? [Collider]
  • I give this Sundance 2012 film the award for best use of, albeit kind of creepy, puppets. [Prescreen]
  • A release date for Paranormal Activity 4 has been set. I am so glad they are coming out with a fourth one because we really haven’t figured out if the activity is REALLY paranormal or not. [ComingSoon.net]
  • Actor Benedict Cumberbatch goes from Horse to Spy to Hobbit to Trekkie. [HitFix]
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