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Lupe Fiasco Drogas Wave / LiL Wayne tha Carter V

These two artist presented a totally different presentation of what they wanted to release. Wayne letting people know I still got it and Lupe with I know I fucked up so let me get back to delivering the art he knew he could put out and not copy the mainstream rap industry. Sean and I exam these two artist two releases with our owe bias and critique. We start with Lupe

  

Crazy Rich Asians

This was the movie Alicia and I were pretty excited about. Since I make her watch all the asian cinema movies and anime with me.  We saw this as something amazing to highlight a culture that isn't recognized on that level in the United states.  The Asian Black Panther with out the superhero outfit and the Marvel logo.  What a very entertaining movie.

 

Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's family is extremely wealthy and he's considered one of the country's most eligible bachelors. Thrust into the spotlight, Rachel must now contend with jealous socialites, quirky relatives and something far, far worse -- Nick's disapproving mother

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015

This next wine selected at our fine dinning restaurant (specialty restaurants) on the Royal Caribbean cruise line, was a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand.  When all else fails (price as well) You go with the old reliable.  This time I had a dijon and white wine sauce on a delicious cod over veggies. A very decent pairing.

November elections and the Democrats change in leadership

We roll into our next session about the state of the Democratic party and the Republican ability to sustain their messages.  Who will be the new Democratic leadership, who will be the presidential candidate and will the old guard step down and open the party up for new leadership.  We kinda end with quick news recap of the previous week.     

 

#Lockhimup, Trump the unindicted coconspirator and John McCain

After a short hiatus, The team gets together just in time for all of the people turning on Donald Trump as well as people getting immunity just to save their own ass. We look to the future what our country will look like after all the indictments are issued and whats up with the November elections.  Big if is will the impeachment proceeding start if Congress changes hands.

  

 

BlacKKKlansman (Spike Lee)

We have been Spike Lee fans for years but he has been in a serious bad movie slump for years (not just our opinion look at the ratings). So we were real cautious of this movie coming out and if it would be another Cliche Spike Lee movie.  But when we read about the involvement of Jordan Peele producing this movie as well.  We had to give it a try and especially being based on a true story.  A black man tricking and joining the Klan.

 

From visionary filmmaker Spike Lee comes the incredible true story of an American hero. It’s the early 1970s, and Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) is the first African-American detective to serve in the Colorado Springs Police Department. Determined to make a name for himself, Stallworth bravely sets out on a dangerous mission: infiltrate and expose the Ku Klux Klan. The young detective soon recruits a more seasoned colleague, Flip Zimmerman (Adam Driver), into the undercover investigation of a lifetime. Together, they team up to take down the extremist hate group as the organization aims to sanitize its violent rhetoric to appeal to the mainstream. 

 

Travis Scott (Astroworld) and YG (Dangerous) 2018

We head out west and to Texas to review two new releases that go about their thing with contrasting styles.  YG with the hard core west coast street life with a different swag to it.  Then Travis Scott the producer extrondinaire giving us some reminiance of early Kanye productions.  We dive in to get a feel of the AstroWorld and Stay dangerous releases and what both artist bring to the hip hop world.

 

                   

La Casa de Papel (The house of paper) Netflix season 1

Eight thieves take hostages and lock themselves in the Royal Mint of Spain as a criminal mastermind manipulates the police to carry out his plan.

Sorry to bother you (the movie)

This independent movie made by rapper Boots Riley from the rap group "The Coup". Was something  Alicia and I saw previews on it and couldn't wait to see.  This strange and controversial movie is a strong commentary on labor and social interactions in our society today. It takes a turn towards the end but we left the theater with a good feeling about this creative well acted movie that critics are really ranting about.​​​​​​​

Dox - Portable battery base for Amazon Echo Dot

Today I review a nice accessory to the Amazon Echo family.  a portable speaker name Dox.  Decent sound but very easy use and very useful.  Don't forget to check out the YouTube video on what the product looks like and how to put it together

   

The new Ninety7 DOX is a portable battery for the 2nd Generation Amazon Echo Dot , designed to provide rechargeable, cord-free mobility at home or on-the-go. With up to 10 hours* of cordless use, you can unplug and take Alexa anywhere you choose without the hassle of cables and outlets