B. B. McPickles

Last Black Man in San Francisco is more than a movie, it is a poetic experience. I have never been to San Fran but after watching this film, I feel like I have. The story couldn't be more authentic, being directed and co-writen by San Francisco natives @technicolor_talbot and his childhood friend @jimmiefailsiv who plays himself in the film. The incredibly beautiful cinematography by @knucklewood drives you through the city, telling a story much more about a place than a character. This film was made possible by several independent producers, a Kickstarter, @planbentertainment , and @a24 . The cast has everyone from big stars like #dannyglover and #robmorgan as well as local, first-time San Francisco actors. The film has already won several awards for first-time filmmakers, and I'm sure it will continue to win even more. This film is a poetic ode to San Francisco that addresses gentrification, local characters, male friendships, vulnerability, feeling like an outsider, community, and so much more. Please experience Last Black Man in San Francisco. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #filmfriday #lastblackmaninsanfrancisco #joetalbot #jimmiefails #sanfrancisco #sanfranciscofilm #cinematography #planbentertainment #a24 #firsttimefilmmaker #originalscreenplay #independentfilm #kickstarter #AdamNewportBerra #malefriendship #thisguyfucks #gentrification #homeownership #blackhistorymonth #blackartist #blackstories⁠ #africanamericanhistorymonth ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8jLXW1BoOd/?igshid=hwwg8s20qjzf

Lil Nas X is taking me back with his new video "Rodeo" featuring Nas!⁠⠀ Created by the always cinematic, always cheeky music video duo, @bradleyandpablo , Lil Nas takes us through a nostalgic romp with references to Saw, Blade, and The Matrix. I'm a sucker for vampires, so I immediately love the 2000s goth aesthetic of this video, and it shows Lil Nas X's range going from cowboy, to sci-fi boy, and now a Matrix vampire. It's also great that Lil Nas and Big Nas agreed to work together, and made that happen for us. I love seeing Lil Nas X ignore the haters, enjoy his fame, and still have fun with his music. Check out "Rodeo" by Lil Nas X ft. Nas!⁠⠀ @prettybirdpic⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #musicvideomonday #lilnasx #rodeo #nas #bradleyandpablo #saw #blade #thematrix #matrix #2000s #gothaesthetic #vampire #gaycowboy #gayicon #fuckthehaters #musicvideo #prettybirdpic #columbiarecords #blackartist #blackhistorymonth #suckerforvampires https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Y1UMRBeSt/?igshid=q7q4xk4q51tx

Finally got to see Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit and it was just as awesome as I thought it would be. Adapted from a novel by Christine Leuens, only Watiti could balance humor with WWII and Nazis. When I saw him speak in 2018 at TIFF, I remember him mentioning his new film where he would be playing Hitler, implying what a bigger fuck you to that guy than to be played by a mixed Jewish New Zealander. The cast is incredible #scarlettjohansson #samrockwell #rebelwilson #alfieallen to just name a few, and some incredible new, young faces, like #romangriffindavis who has already won several young actor awards. It has also already won a bunch of awards for Best Adapted Screenplay, AFI Movie of the Year, and is nominated for several Academy Awards. You will find yourself laughing at moments you don't expect and then gripping your seat with emotion. This is a brilliant film that portrays humor and humanity set in a time where both were hard to find. It's back in theaters, so go check it out!⁠⠀ @pikifilms⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #filmfriday #taikawaititi #jojorabbit #cagingskies #czechrepublic #WWII #darkcomedy #satire #antihate #oscars2020 #academyawards #youngactor #newzealand #foxsearchlight #adaptedscreenplay #christineleuens #afi #afimovieoftheyear #TIFF2018 #youngactorawards (at Beach Cinema Alehouse) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8RET_ZhsQz/?igshid=almtipp13m9l

I really enjoyed watching and reading "The Farewell" (thank you @a24 !) and getting a glimpse into a familiar family story told in a very culturally different way. It's a relatively simple film, with a big, emotional core written and directed by @thumbelulu . I respect that she told an authentic immigrant story, and told it in both English and Chinese. To me, it's a story about family, and the burdens we take on for them. I love the relationship between @awkwafina and #shuzhenzhao , it is so wholesome, and congrats to Awkwafina for winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy (although, not sure I would consider this film a comedy)! ⁠⠀ After watching, I am still on the fence about the cultural difference in the decision not to tell someone with cancer that they are dying because the knowledge and stress will kill them faster, and the film ultimately doesn't address the final outcome. For Westerners, the film will probably leave you pondering this question, but first, call your family, especially if your grandma is still here. ⁠⠀ HA!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #filmfriday #thefarewell #luluwang #awkwafina #chineseamerican #chinesefilm #a24 #ha #goldenglobes2020 #bestactress #comedy #bestactresswinner #bestactressnominee #goldenglobes #femalefilmdirector #femalescreenwriter #femalefilmmakerfriday https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_FYKZh6Z1/?igshid=1o6ujibts2rob

Guys. I. am. obsessed. with. this. video! ⁠⠀ J Balvin and Bad Bunny's “Cuidao por Ahí”⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I'll be honest, I don't speak Spanish so I don't listen to Bad Bunny or know much about him, but he is an interesting character and I love when goth culture meshes with other styles. @colinseyes directs this video with aggressive dance choreography, and dark themes with an almost early 2000s music video vibe. Shot on the Greek island Mykonos, the stark white and blue landscape is splashed with the red and black darkness of this Spanish goth gang. The aesthetic of this video is so strong I'm even cool with a CGI monster appearing randomly throughout the video. Please experience the aesthetic of J Balvin and Bad Bunny's “Cuidao por Ahí”⁠⠀ @boyinthecastle⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #musicvideomonday #badbunny #jbalvin #cuidaoporahi #colintilley #gothvibes #reggaetonsantico #mykonos #spanishmusic #puertoricanpride #oasis #greece #spanishgothic #gothgang #columbianpride #reggaeton #gothaesthetic #darkaesthetic #spanishmusicvideo #boyinthecastle #monster https://www.instagram.com/p/B70znMghuxV/?igshid=1ktdrg1sp6jq9

I had the great pleasure to watch the truly incredible piece of filmmaking, 1917, last week. ⁠⠀ Written and directed by Sam Mendes it tells a different kind of war story, not so much about two sides fighting, but a more intimate, human story that is not afraid to show the waste of human lives and materials used in war. The greatest cinematographer in the world @rogerdeakins , really did film it to look like one shot which pushes the audience into an intimate, rush-for-time journey across the battlefields of WWI. Incredible acting by everyone in this film, from Oscar nominated actors, to the extras, everyone had to be ready for that one shot. I had the pleasure of watching "Where Hands Touch" at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2018, and saw George McKay at the premiere, and I gotta ask where this man's Oscar nom?! He carries this film almost literally on his back with minimal dialogue and a lot of running. While I am not a big war movie fan, but this film's story and visuals are incredible and definitely deserve praise. Go see 1917 in theaters, it is worth it. ⁠⠀ @newrepublicpictures @nealstreetproductions⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #filmfriday #1917 #1917movie #oscarnoms #sammendes #rogerdeakins #oneshot #cinematography #georgemckay #britishfilm #WWI #warmovie #oscars2020 #oscars #bestpicture #bestdirector #bestcinematography #wherehandstouch https://www.instagram.com/p/B7tBDcgBz43/?igshid=140pv3gek36ej

Finally sat down to watch the beautifully horrifying film Midsommar, and I gotta say I loved it. ⁠⠀ I had the opportunity to read the script before watching the film thanks to @a24 having their scripts on their website, because they are amazing. I feel like this helped me get an even deeper look into the film as I watched it, and even though I knew what was coming, I was still shocked. @ari.aster is a brilliant writer/director and although I'm mad this is only his second feature film, I also loved Hereditary. This is a vacation film about break-ups, emotional support, and Scandinavian white people cults. Although besides some of the rituals performed, I think I would be with it. This film is definitely not for the faint of heart, and doesn't shy away from anything it portrays! I loved it for its beautiful cinematography and subtle authenticity and I can't wait to see what Ari Aster will horrify me with next. ⁠⠀ @breelfilms⁠⠀ And congrats to @florencepugh for her Oscar nomination for Little Women! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #filmfriday #midsommar #ariaster #mayqueen #flowercrown #a24 #Budapest #cult #cults #breakup #hungaryfilm #swedishfilm #protoncinema #breelfilms #horror #whitepeoplelovecults #whitepeople #2019movie #florencepugh https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bBpGKB11I/?igshid=1wd5evpgpaw94

I don't think anyone can deny that the American rock band, OK Go has some of the most incredible music videos out there. From zero gravity, to coordinated printers, to super slo mo, they raise the bar on themselves with each new video. My favorite is not their most amazing, but it is definitely the cutest. "White Knuckles" ⁠⠀ Like most of OK Go's videos, it is one-take, featuring a highly choreographed dance with some very tell trained pups. This video, along with many other OK Go videos, is directed by @bigbadtrish who must love a challenge. Choreographing all those dogs to go exactly to the right place at the right time is amazing and super impressive to me. What good pups! Please check out OK Go's "White Knuckles" and see what I'm talking about. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #musicvideomonday #okgo #trishsie #musicvideo #whiteknuckles #dogs #pups #dogsofinstagram #rock #oneshot #onetake #cute #cutedogs #dogstagram #dogoftheday #crazychickenlady #choreography #dogtraining #paracadute #aspca https://www.instagram.com/p/B7QxDNjh3Rg/?igshid=1n1uwo2f0geme

Another 2019 film favorite I have been recommending is Little Monsters.⁠⠀ Who doesn't love a good zombie comedy? Throw in Lupita Nyong'o, some adorable children, and make it Australian? It's a winner. Writer and director @abeforsythe is a newish name to the film industry and this is a great film to breakthrough with. I'll admit some of the characters are a little unbearable at times, but it is balanced with an always incredible performance from Lupita and some pretty freakin adorable child actors. If you want a fun, heart-warming, gore-filled good time, you will just eat it up with Little Monsters.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #filmfriday #lupitanyongo #abeforsythe #littlemonsters #zombiemovie #zombiecomedy #australianfilm #zombies #horrorcomedy #helpaustralia https://www.instagram.com/p/B7JERGTBSY2/?igshid=kdgz1s1la0or

Chilly today? I guarantee the video by James Massiah, "Natural Born Killers (Ride for Me)" will make you sweat. Shot in Buenos Aires by @landiaprodservices you can feel the heat radiating off the screen. Beautifully shot and visceral, this video captures what it would be like as an apocalyptic heat-wave bakes the individuals in the video until they melt, literally. Is this a look into a not-so-distant future? This video stuck with me like the sweat on their brow, check it out!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #musicvideomonday #jamesmassiah #landia #landiaproductionservices #sweat #musicvideo #heat #melting #hot #globalwarming #buenosaires https://www.instagram.com/p/B6_NMGFhbPn/?igshid=1gefklrvx7tv4

As 2019 came to a close, I realized I hadn’t seen as many movies as I thought this year, and I have missed out on most people's top films. So I decided to sneak in one more before the New Year and that was Knives Out. ⁠⠀ This film is the perfect film to summarize 2019 not only because it is a fun, entertaining murder mystery, but also because of the incredibly relevant social commentary in the film as well. Brilliantly written and directed by @riancjohnson, a star studded cast effortlessly weaves you through the narrative. ⁠⠀ #chrisevans #jamieleecurtis #danielcraig #tonicollette so many stars I can't name them all, my boi @lakeithstanfield3 and especially @ana_d_armas who was the emotional core of the movie. You will laugh, cry, and have a great time with the twists and turns along the way. Definitely check out Knives Out, you won't be disappointed. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #filmfriday #knivesout #rianjohnson #2019 #murdermystery #happynewyear #2020 #gotothemovies #2019movie https://www.instagram.com/p/B629kKKhtYD/?igshid=1ai54s1mu8v5b

Started the new year off strong by checking out Lil Bit Nola with @jellywhomps ! Delicious Creole/Cajun Oyster and Cocktail bar with a cute vibe. Definitely a strong date spot 😉 #lilbitnola #creole #cajun #happyhour #coctail #friedgreentomatoes #breadpudding #seafoodboil #porkbelly #oysters #goatcheesemashedpotatoes #vbfoodie (at Lil Bit Nola) https://www.instagram.com/p/B61V0KRhJvS/?igshid=1kkvrz998mypx

As 2019 comes to a close, I have to give credit to the biggest music trend of 2019, which is K-Pop, and I'm giving this final Music Video Monday of 2019 to BLACKPINK - 'Kill This Love'⁠⠀ While I personally only dabble in K-pop, there is no denying that it is the top growing genre and has finally become mainstream in America (including BTS dolls in 7-11). As of this post, Kill This Love has 693,893,603 million views and is catchy AF. K-pop features the most spectacular videos in the world, and Kill This Love is no exception. Each individual and group set-up has incredible, colorful, and artistic sets with different moods and themes for each. If you haven't gotten into K-pop yet, I recommend you start with 'Kill This Love.' ⁠⠀ Rum, pum, pum, pum, pum, pum, pum!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #blackpink #killthislove #kpop #kpopmusicvideo #musicvideomonday #rumpumpumpumpumpumpum #musicvideo #2019 https://www.instagram.com/p/B6spQaMh1te/?igshid=183bvubzn3ogt

Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄 Enjoying time with family, friends, pets, and my new car, Rubie the Subie! #christmas #subaru #impreza #cozy #holidays #christmasgifts #solstice https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ghFtsB40i/?igshid=16r76ojv18euj

RIP Pris 😭Yes you were a Mom car, yes you were literally held together by duct tape, but you took me from Toronto Canada to Gainesville, FL with great gas mileage along the way ⛽️ Im going to miss you 😩 #toyotaprius #pris #gasmileage #hybridcar #totalloss #2005toyotaprius #prius https://www.instagram.com/p/B581uDHhne5/?igshid=w0k7nqaixtm2

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