Saturday, May 31, 2008

Christmas in June, a la David LaChapelle



What, you've never fisted a turkey while wearing a Roberto Cavalli evening gown?

Genius fashion photographer and film director David LaChapelle gives Christmas a glam-over for the UK pharmacy chain Boots.

How I want to live in his world!

Saturday, May 24, 2008

A Diva's Guide to Human Resource Management



Hire well, a diva is only as good as her staff.



Insubordination must NEVER be tolerated!



When necessary don't hesitate to bust balls.

Lead with my what out?



Adrian Armas plays a sassy young dance instructor in the mock-umentary Showboy; an under appreciated classic.

When was the last time you were dipped? I highly recommend the practice.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

The Homoerotic Sad



This clip from Nip Tuck, is both a hot shower scene and an social commentary on the conflict between our feelings of vanity and the inevitability of aging and mortality. It's called a midlife crisis dears, and it is happening to us at younger and younger ages.

In case you are wondering, Dr. Mike is played by Mario Lopez, who played A.C. Slater on Saved By the Bell. Some days, when you lest expect it, the early 90's come back with a vengeance like they were yesterday. I think I'll listen to some Alanis Morissette now.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Mode at the local Y.



That's right, after almost a year of physical inactivity Monsieur Mode as embarked on a radical program of self-improvement, and joined the local YMCA. I know what you all must be thinking; "Mode, you're a walking cliché!" However, with towel service, a 25 yard pool, both steam and dry saunas, and a, shall we say, colorful menagerie of staff and patrons I think I'm the one having the last laugh.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

The best jukebox musical ever made.



Paroles, Paroles from the Ramon Salazar film, 20 Centimetros. Gawd, I want to live in this world! This is one of my favorite films of all time, featuring the music of everyone from Bowie to Queen to Madonna; the visuals are absolutely stunning as well.

It's almost too fabulous.

Sometimes the need to dance is the only thing that gets me out of bed in the morning.



Going to see Yelle tonight at the Highline. God knows don't ask me why! It's a long story.

"Rock the bum bag, thigh rub, thigh rub, and hide the reveal. Yeah!"

To think she once proclaimed she would win an Oscar by the age of 25.



Tick tock bitch!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

The Power of Love



The Power of Bottoms!

Go Owen Pallett! He's managed to make a career out of fiddle covers of early 90s gay anthems. As I listen a feeling washes over me, an understanding that at least for this moment the world is just that little bit closer to how it should be.

Power bottom = bottom power!

To the grand dames of musical theatre.



They understand just hard life can be.

LA divina Francis Barber from the original cast of Closer To Heaven.

Tragically Beautiful



Four Norwegian Idol winners sing me to tears.