It's been a long time sine I wrote a blog. I used to write them more often, now I do it sparingly. Not interested in talking too much about anything and everything. Ask me something and I may say no comment on that I’d rather keep my thoughts or opinions to myself more often than not these days. I guess it’s part of getting older. Of course I’m Simone and Simone can’t help speaking her mind, it’s just the way I am. I had a lovely thanksgiving the other day, it’s an American tradition not a British one but I like it, and just because I’m not American doesn’t mean I can’t celebrate it. Anything that involves eating nice food and having a drink is a major attraction for me. And I like the idea of having one day in the year when I can feel thankful for something, even the smallest things. Hell I’m thankful to be alive!! That’s something to be thankful for.
I watched a phenomenal movie a few days ago and have watched it several times since. I go through phases where I become obsessed with one particular thing at a time. In the past it’s been Twilight, which is one of my most beloved movies. Ronaldo is a constant obsession, and for years I was obsessed with Miami. Still love the place but not as obsessed with it anymore but it will always be my favourite spot in the world. Right now I’m obsessed with all things Mexican. I don’t know why. I’ve been a fan of Frida Kahlo the Mexican painter for many years and I’m fascinated with all the horrific things that are going on in Mexico. My interest in Mexico is not about wanting to be there or go there. I am quite simply petrified of the place. I think it’s dangerous and highly corrupt and the thought of going there makes my toes curl. But in terms of history, culture, cuisine and art it’s a pretty fascinating place, a place of many styles and contrasts from the indigenous to the European and Spanish influences. The other day I was looking up Mexican American films to watch to give me an insight into a new idea I was exploring and randomly came across this movie called La Mission starring Benjamin Bratt. I read about it and viewed the trailer and decided I would watch it to see what it was about. I didn’t expect to enjoy it all that much, but from the moment the film started I was taken into a new world that I had not previously known about and it was quite simply a magical experience.
What I loved about the film first and foremost was that it wasn’t your ‘typical’ Hollywood movie blockbuster. To be frank it’s not a ‘Hollywood Movie’ there is only one main Caucasian character in the entire movie, the rest of the cast is Hispanic/Latino and black. It’s very unusual to see anything like that in movies nowadays. The racial makeup of the movie and the location of the movie in the Mission District of San Francisco was for me one of its biggest draws simply because it made it STAND OUT from the rest of the pack. It wasn’t an LA film, it wasn’t an all black film where the main character was a drug dealer or a gang banger. It was about a working class Hispanic man who drives a bus and his relationship with his son who he finds out is gay. On paper it looks like a very straight forward story but it’s not at all. The acting and performances were top draw-Oscar worthy in my opinion. Though I doubt based on its budget, the limited release of the movie and the fact that it has a mostly ethnic cast, all of those reasons make it an unlikely choice for or an Oscar nomination which is a shame because I’m sick and tired of seeing the same mainstream stuff and the occasional small budget films take the glory.
Benjamin Bratt apart from being as sexy as hell and majorly ‘eye candy’ was at his very best. The supporting cast were excellent, the music was off the charts and totally wonderful and absorbing. But there was a certain vibe and culture that the film portrayed that I found very appealing and it made reminisce about spending time in some of the working class ethnic neighbourhoods I did as a child. Added to the storyline was a romantic dimension to the movie that gave it passion, a soft touch, and a layer of authenticity as if the movie had been gently dipped into a succulent heap of chocolate. All in all I thought it was a superb movie that although left me wanting more at the end was able to surpass all the other amazing movies I’ve seen before and has ultimately become my new favourite.
Gosh so many things have taken place since I wrote my last blog. The X factor is getting on my nerves. I don’t dig it as much as I used to. Oh yes…Kate is finally going to marry Prince William. Although I have criticised her in the past for being a sad cow for waiting, it seems as if the wait has been worth it. At the end of the day she is going to inherit a kingdom and that’s a great thing and I also think they make a great couple and look fantastic together. I am so disappointed that Tony and Eva Longoria have split. They were one of my favourite couples. I am let down that he cheated on her. Then again all men cheat it’s in their DNA. The ones who seem to be faithful are just the ones who haven’t been caught yet.
Til next time….
Stay Brown x
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