Little Beauty

I have no idea who this little girl is, I found her picture online. I think she is perfection,just gorgeous. I want a daughter that looks like this, honestly this kid is a prototype.I like the expression in her eyes, its so...serene. Yet still retains a certain childwoman quality.Her face says I know who I am, who I'll become. And should that crown slip off, you'd still know she's a princess.

Wodaabe

Werner Herzog's short film Wodaabe about the Wodaabe tribesmen and women in Africa is hypnotic and jarring.The bizzarely intriguing facial expressions,striking attire, painted faces and incongruous music makes me want to watch it repeatedly. I feel like there are layers upon layers to unravel, not just about the people but the gaze on them. Herzog's gaze, that of the fascinated white man studying African people through the lens and all the issues of power and ownership of stories surrounding it.They are part of the fulani tribe who are physically stunning people. I love that they consider themselves herdsmen of the sun, it's aptly poetic.

XY Chromosome Sundae:Harry Shum Jr

Jesus Harry how could you keep that body from us all this time? Glee's Harry Shum Jr is a dish. He was born to Chinese parents in Costa Rica and speaks chinese and spanish fluently. He started his career as a hip hop dancer on BET before moving on to starring roles in movies. In the first season of Glee they barely gave him two words, glad this has changed. He is adorable.

Treat Of The Week

I remeneber this video as a teenager, I watched it over and over again whilst wiping the drool from my mouth. I loved this song and had such a huge crush on D'Angelo, he's a very talented man with an incredible voice and was stunning at the time. I already owned his debut album and promptly bought the follow up by the time this was out.So did every other woman who was in her right mind.



This track is phenomenal. Supremely gifted neo soul chameleon Maxwell produces magic once again. I like the video, it's simple yet beautiful. Maxwell's voice is a musical instrument. I like the depiction of him in several couplings cuddling in bed. There's something so intimate about holding someone you care about in bed. You imprint the contours of their body on your memory, your hands. So much so that should they not be around you could almost stroke them into being.

Ode To...

I loved Lisa Nicole Carson in the 90's.That face, hair and body. Wow! She is a voluptous goddess,absolutely gorgeous,like a black Jessica Rabbit. She starred as Ally McBeals's best friend in the show and played Eriq La Salle's love interest in ER. With parts in the films Love Jones, Jason's Lyric and Devil In a Blue Dress, her star as a sultry hollywood starlet seemed to be ascending. But then she diappeared from the limelight completely, with rumours of schizophrenia and reports of erratic behaviour circulating. For years nobody heard a beep from her and she did no acting whatsoever. If the rumours are true my heart goes out to her, such beauty, talent and potential. I'm really pleased to hear she's making a comeback, slowly but surely.



I remember N'Bushe Wright from the films Fresh, Dead Presidents, Blade and Zebrahead. She is stunning and her credits in the 90's were strong. I wish she would have continued to get good roles but I suppose she was saddled with the usual problem for black actresses,beautiful, dark skinned and not enough work.When I want to watch her in all her magnificent glory, I put on Fresh or Dead Presidents.

Currently...

Reading: Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Vivid, engrossing magical writing.
Listening to: Janelle Monae's sublime offering of an album. Futuristic electro pop funk infused genius.
Just rewatched: Film Paris J'taime. A mileu of stories about love in all its guises in the universally heralded city of love.
Addicted to: Custard tarts heated up so its middle of egg custard melts on the tongue.Yum!

XY Chromosome Sundae:Wyatt Cenac

Wyatt Cenac is an American stand up comedian, actor and writer.He regularly features on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and starred in the movie Medicine For Melancholy.I've talked about the movie before and how much I love Wyatt's performance in it. J'adore this man. He's so cute. He has beautiful eyes, they draw you in. Looks wise he uncanilly reminds me of an ex boyfriend I was crazy about.He's nerdy,funny and has an ecclectic vibe I really like.He's on my list of dream husbands. And whoever heard of a black man named Wyatt? This alone intrigues me.