My Music Meme

My words fumble more so than usual when talking about music. It's just that I usually don't know what to say due to my weak knowledge of the genre- either that, or I'm simply embarrassed by my preferences because they're usually pretty generic. Either way, I believe it's time to take a step out of my box and reveal all the cheesy goodness when it comes to my iTunes. Thanks for Andrew for giving me that extra push over the ledge.

1. Hit shuffle on your iTunes, what's the first song to play?

'Back 2 Good' by Matchbox Twenty. Okay, this one wasn't too bad. There are definitely worse things that could've played.

2. Name Your Top Five Musicians/Bands of All-Time.

Okay, here is where it starts to go south. I'm going with the every four years approach on this question. Starting at the age of 7 until now, I'll list my favorite artist for every four year span. I was obsessed with New Kids on the Block or NKOTB as they were later known when I was 7-11 From middle school (mid-90s), I couldn't get enough of Mariah Carey. Oh, how I miss the Mariah of old. Onto high school where I somehow avoided the grunge era and won't with the goodness that was Third Eye Blind. 'Jumper' still get plenty of hits on my iPod. In college (early 00s), you throw in the first beats of any Beyonce song and I'll be ready to go and post college, well... it's tricky, I guess my favorite artist to come out of the last four years is the Gaga.

3. What was the first 8 track/record/CD/cassette/MP3 you own?

The thought that there are some kids out there that will never own even a CD is horrifying. I always liked physically holding my music and I physically held the Backstreet Boys' debut album first. Yes, I'm on Team BSB.

4. Of all the bands/artists in your collection, which one do you own the most albums by?

Going with longevity, The Beatles. That's probably because they were around the longest.

5. What was the last song you listened to?

6. What song sums you up?

None. It really depends on my mood. Sometimes I could feel like Tubthumping, some other times I feel like Stayin' Alive, or listening to Music of the Night... and on rare occasions, I feel like One Less Lonely Girl.

7. What's your favorite local band or band that originated from your area?

Oh boy, the choices for a Brooklyn-ite are endless. Let's go the hipster and indie route and say Here We Go Magic. They're probably not my favorite band ever to come out of this fine borough, but they're certainly on my mind.

8. What's the greatest concert you've ever been to?

Yikes. I haven't been to a concert in ages and honestly, none of the ones I've been to before can qualify as "the greatest".

9. Which musician would you like to hang out with for a day?

Adam Guettel and I would have plenty to talk about. He'll do most of the talking since I'm curious as to how someone can write such a beautiful composition and lyrics to go along with it.

10. What was the greatest decade for the music?

I love the '90s probably because that's when I came out of my shell. Besides that, I'm in love with '20s jazz.

11. What is your favorite music soundtrack?

Finally, a question I'm not struggling to answer.

12. What the worst CD/album you've ever bought?

How I regret purchasing Aqua's album.

13. What your favorite band/artist t-shirt or poster?

I used to love Bebo Norman 'Big Blue Sky' t-shirt.

14. Rolling Stones or The Beatles?

Even I can tell this is another easy one.

15. What is the one song you'd like to be played during your funeral, birthday and a date?

I'm going to go with some recent showtunes for all three.

Funeral: That's right bitches, I'll be coming back to haunt ya'll.

Birthday: I love me some cheesy dance party.

Date: Perfect description of a much anticipated date, minus the prancing around.

The surprising thing is how the three are interchangeable.

My Ten Cinematic Facts

Despite knowing the cheese factor, I'm a sucker for interactive blogs. So when fellow Seminole (FSU Holla!) Walter over at The Silver Screening Room tagged me to blog ten cinema facts about myself, I jumped at the opportunity to do what I do best- talk about me. Also, I have the utmost respect for anyone who hates the AMC in Tallahassee more than I do.

1. My first movie at the theater was 'The Land Before Time'. I was so not emotionally ready for the dramatic elements cartoons had to offer so I cried so loud and hard in that dark room when the mother died, my dad had to escort me out due to embarrassment.

2. Not that I have any acting ambition, but if I had to play one role in the history of films, I would choose Conrad Jarret from 'Ordinary People'- he's so complex, tortured and all too relatable... minus the death of a brother thing.

3. I have a very unhealthy crush on the late Marlon Brando and currently have five posters/memorabilia hanging on my bedroom walls- including the original Playbill from the 'A Streetcar Named Desire' Broadway production and a canvas photo still from the film production.

4. The first VHS I ever bought with my own allowance was the straight-to-video Aladdin sequel 'The Return to Jafar'. I still remember it was $19.91 before tax at the Waldbaum's Supermarket that has now been replaced by a Best Buy down the street from my house.

5. If I ever make my own film and had the powers to do so, I would cast Barry Pepper and Guy Pearce in a heartbeat. Even though they're not my favorite actors, I have a deep appreciation (and misguided sympathy) for the two actors.

6. My favorite movie theater in the world is the Clearview Ziegfeld in Midtown Manhattan. My least favorite is the AMC/Loews in Kings Plaza Mall- it smells like urine, gangsta and prune juice.

7. I used to think it was cool that I memorized the entire 'Jerry Maguire' script was I was younger. I'm still waiting for a real life moment where I can use a similar/converse line to "That's more than a dress, that's an Audrey Hepburn'' movie on a date.

8. The only film I've ever seen twice in one the same day at the theater was 'Birthday Girl'... oh that's right, I said the little seen Nicole Kidman/Ben Chaplin starrer 'Birthday Girl'. The film I've seen the most times at the theater is 'Black Hawk Down'... oh that's right, I said 'Black Hawk Down'.

9. I know 'Syriana' was suppose to be important and relevant, but I just don't know why.

10. A little more personal, but I'm still waiting to work on a project I'm completely passionate about and gets me excited to go on set everyday. Granted, I love a lot of the people I've worked with in the past and present but I wish I could work on a project where I fall head over heels for. Conversely, I've worked on some crappy shoots and there's nothing worse than script supervising a feature you don't believe in and having to know and memorize all the little details inside out.

Okay, I won't subject anyone to continue this madness for my sake, so I'm not going to tag anyone. It's all about me. See? I am just that conceited.

My Life In Film: Movie Meme

Andrew over at Encore's World of Film & TV started an interactive blog session that I'm more than glad to partake. What's the aim of the game you ask? See if you can figure it out. It's not that hard. I actually encourage you to try.

Gender: The Thin Man

Describe Yourself: Spellbound

How Do You Feel Right Now: Forever Young

Where Do You Live: Brooklyn's Finest

What's The Weather Like There: One Fine Day

Where Would You Like To Go Right Now: Across The Universe

What's Your Biggest Fear: Ordinary People

Your Life's A Film, Give It A Name: A League of Their Own

What Will You Be Doing Today: Crimes and Misdemeanors

Give Us A Piece of Advice: Whatever Works

My Favorite Actors

In another interactive blog section started by Nathaniel over at The Film Experience, I've carefully created this Bingo board of my all-time 25 24 favorite actors. I cheated a little though and included not only screen actors but stage actors as well- I just can't let Patrick Wilson and Matt Cavenaugh fly by when there's a Peterio's Favorite Actors list involved. Yes, they're a bit vanilla and a bit Yankee, but I can't help who I love. So in no particular ranking order... who wants to play Bingo? There's no losing here.