#Patrice Lawrence

[slaughter-books]

Day 2: JOMPBPC: TBR This Month

My immediate TBR for July, 2023! 💙

[petrichorsmemory]

Books Read in October

I have made decision to do some changes for the next year's picker wheel for my TBR. Not sure how it will work but I hope to make it easier for myself.

1. "The Brightness Between Us" by Eliot Schrefer

2. "Orangeboy" by Patrice Lawrence

3. "A Fire Endless" by Rebecca Ross

4. "The Widow Queen" by Elżbieta Cherezińska

5. "Sunbringer" by Hannah Kaner

[noybusiness]

Wow, those first two exist and aren't manips. They were aware of the subtext.

kiefer sutherland as david powers and jason patric as michael emerson on the set of “the lost boys” (1987)

[thewarmestplacetohide]

Dread by the Decade: The Wolf Man

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★★★

Plot: After being bitten by a strange wolf, a nobleman begins to transform.

Review: Great special effects and new werewolf lore keep this film afloat despite its dated stereotypes and somewhat miscast lead.

Year: 1941 Genre: Werewolves Country: United States Language: English Runtime: 1 hour 10 minutes

Director: George Waggner Writer: Curt Siodmak Cinematographer: Joseph Valentine Editor: Ted J. Kent Composers: Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner, Charles Previn Cast: Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains, Evelyn Ankers, Warren William, Ralph Bellamy, Patric Knowles, Maria Ouspenskaya, Bela Lugosi

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Story: 3/5 - Feels somewhat oddly paced with poor writing choices that make the lead feel creepy and unlikable, even for the era.

Performances: 3/5 - Everyone is solid, save for Lon Chaney, Jr., who feels fairly miscast as a charming bachelor turned tragic figure. His and Ankers' chemistry is lacking.

Cinematography: 3.5/5 - Not as striking as some of its contemporaries, it still makes good use of lighting and close-ups.

Editing: 3.5/5 - Best during Lawrence's transformation and scenes of violence.

Music: 3.5/5

Effects & Props: 4/5 - Worked wonderfully in tangent with the film's editing and make-up to bring the transformation to life. The wolf cane prop and fog are also standouts.

Sets: 3/5 - Spooky, though sometimes the sets are a bit obvious.

Costumes, Hair, & Make-Up: 4/5 - Set the bar for werewolf make-up for years to come.

Trigger Warnings:

Mild violence

Stereotypical portrayal of Romani people

Animal death

[kwebtv]

From the Golden Age of Television

Season 1 Episode 5

The Errol Flynn Theatre - Strange Auction - Syndication - May 17, 1957

Anthology / Comedy Drama

Running Time: 30 minutes

Written by Brock Williams

Produced by Norman Williams

Directed by Lawrence Huntingdon

Stars:

Errol Flynn as Trace

Patrice Wymore as Laura Bateman

Sean Flynn as Shawn Bateman

Edna Morris as Bridget Malloy

Larry Burns as Tim Doonan

[monstersunderneath]

THE HORROR ICONS THEMSELVES !!

CHANEL OBERLIN.      /     twenty-one.     she/hers.      heterosexual.       emma roberts.

GRACE GARDNER.      /     twenty-one.     she/hers.      heterosexual.       skyler samuels.

CHANEL NUMBER TWO.      /     twenty-one.     she/hers.      heterosexual.       ariana grande.

TIFFANY VALENTINE.      /     thirty-eight.     she/hers.      pansexual.       jennifer tilly.

CHUCKY.      /     fifties/sixties.     he/his.      heterosexual.       N/A.

ANDY BARCLAY.      /     thirty.     he/his.      bisexual.       alex vincent.

DAVID.      /     eternally twenty-eight.     he/his.      bisexual.       david sutherland.

MICHAEL EMERSON.      /     twenty-one.     he/his.      heterosexual.       jason patric.

SAM EMERSON.      /     nineteen.     he/his.      bisexual.       corey haim.

SERGEANT LEO BARNES.      /     thirty-three.     he/his.      heterosexual.       frank grillo.

BILLY DENBROUGH.      /     thirty-eight.     he/his.      heterosexual.       james mcavoy.

BEVERLY MARSH.      /     thirty-eight.     she/hers.      bisexual.       jessica chastain.

BEN HANSCOM.      /     thirty-eight.     he/his.      heterosexual.       jay ryan.

RICHIE TOZIER.      /     thirty-eight.     he/his.      homosexual.       bill hader.

PENNYWISE.      /     thousands.     they/them.      asexual       bill skarsgard.

PATRICK BATEMAN. / thirty-four. he/him. heterosexual. christian bale.

SIENNA SHAW. / nineteen. she/her. bisexual. lauren lavera.

CARLOS. / twenty-two. he/him. heterosexual. TBD.

GABRIELLA. / twenty-five. she/her. heterosexual. renata vaca.

JOHN KRAMER. / fifty-two. he/him. heterosexual. tobin bell.

AMANDA YOUNG. / twenty-seven. she/her. bisexual. shawnee smith.

MARK HOFFMAN. / thirty-seven. he/him. heterosexual. costas mandylor.

LAWRENCE GORDON. / thirty-five. he/him. bisexual. cary elwes.

ORIGINAL CHARACTERS !!

TOM VALENTINE. / twenty-seven. he/him. bisexual. matthew daddario.

LARA CRAFTSMAN / twenty-six. she/hers. bisexual. kaya scodelario.

[reflections-in-a-critical-eye]

Happy New Year BMT ❤️ I was wondering, given your focus of study, if you had any queer movies (or any media really) that you love and would be willing to recommend?

Hi @moonmoonloves and Happy New Year!

I remember I made a similar list last year, but I can't find it, so I did a new one 😅.

These are just a few of them, it's not very comprehensive. But I recommend searching for lists made on Mubi as well. They're quite good and you'll find a lot more. I took some inspiration as well because my memory is not that good.

I hope you'll watch and find interesting some of the films I compiled here.

My advice is to also look for other films made by these directors because some of them focused on similar themes in other films as well.

Todo sobre mi madre (Pedro Almodovar, 1999)

La mala educacion (Pedro Almodovar, 2004)

Cabaret (Bob Fosse, 1972)

Happy Together (Wong Kar Wai, 1997)

Lawrence Anyways (Xavier Dolan, 2012)

My Own Private Idaho (Gus Van Sant, 1991)

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Jim Sharman, 1975)

The Hadmaiden (Park Chan Wook, 2016)

Je, Tu, Il, Elle (Chantal Akerman, 1974)

Maurice (James Ivory, 1987)

The Hunger (Tony Scott, 1983)

My Beautiful Laundrette (Stephen Frears, 1985)

Velvet Goldmine (Todd Haynes, 1998)

Tomboy (Celine Sciamma, 2011)

Stranger by the Lake (Alain Guiraudie, 2013)

The Swimming Pool (Francois Ozon, 2003)

Paris is Burning (Jennie Livingston, 1990)

Water Lilies (Celine Sciamma, 2007)

My Summer of Love (Pavel Pawlikoswki, 2004)

Tom at the Farm (Xavier Dolan, 2013)

Pink Narcissus (James Bidgood, 1971)

Beau Travail (Claire Denis, 1999)

A Song of Love (Jean Genet, 1950)

Rebel Without A Cause (Nicholas Ray, 1955)

O Fantasma (Joao Pedro Rodriguez, 2000)

Victor/Victoria (Blake Edwards, 1982)

Farewell My Concubine (Chen Kaige, 1993)

Scorpio Rising (Kenneth Anger, 1963)

Cruising (William Friedkin, 1980)

Kiss of the Spider Woman (Hector Babenco, 1985)

Breakfast on Pluto (Neil Jordan, 2005)

Brothers of the Night (Patric Chiha, 2016)

[1000-year-old-virgin]

90 Best Songs of 2022

My fave songs of 2022 in no particular order 1. Coco Jones - ICU

2. Carly Rae Jepsen ft. Rufus Wainwright - The Loneliest Time

3. Catie Turner - Step Mom

4. Meghan Trainor - Made You Look

5. Beyonce ft. Grace Jones & Tems - MOVE

6. Beyonce - THIQUE

7. Kim Petras - Treat Me Like A Slut

8. Megan Thee Stallion ft. Jhené Aiko - Consistency

9. Charli XCX - Constant Repeat

10. Lizzo - 2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)

11. Nicki Minaj - Super Freaky Girl

12. PinkPantheress - Boy's a liar

13. Summer Walker, SZA, & Cardi B - No Love (Extended Version)

14. Latto ft. 21 Savage - Wheelie

15. Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa - Sweetest Pie

16. Tate McRae - what would you do?

17. Ethel Cain - American Teenager

18. Rubi Rose - Single

19. Demi Lovato ft. YUNGBLUD - FREAK

20. Halsey - So Good

21. Weyes Blood - God Turn Me Into a Flower

22. Black Eyed Peas, J. Rey Soul - DOUBLE D'Z

23. Sunnitharapper – Thickkk

24. Talameshia ft. Beatking - Heat

25. Nicki Minaj ft. Skeng, Spice, Destra Garcia, Patrice Roberts, Lady Leshurr, Pamputtae, Dovey Magnum, Lisa Mercedez & London Hill - Likkle Miss (THE FINE NINE REMIX)

26. Ravyn Lenae ft. Doechii & Kaytranada- Xtasy (Remix)

27. Jazmin Bean ft. Lucy Loone - Carnage

28. Royal & The Serpent - IM NOT SORRY

29. Tove Lo - How Long

30. Mallrat ft. Azealia Banks - Surprise *FAVE SONG OF THE YEAR*

31. The Weeknd & Swedish House Mafia - Moth To A Flame

32. Cloudy June - Devil Is A Woman

33. Carly Rae Jepsen - Bends

34. Rachel Chinouriri - All I Ever Asked

35. Kim Petras - Throat Goat

36. Tay Money ft. Kali - Blow It

37. Saucy Santana ft. Latto - Booty

38. Holly Humberstone – I Would Die 4 U (Prince cover)

39. Benny Sings - Dancing In The Dark

40. Beyonce - PURE/HONEY

41. Grimes - Shinigami Eyes

42. Brooke Candy - Flip Phone

43. Diana Ross, Tame Impala - Turn Up The Sunshine

44. RAYE - Black Mascara

45. Carly Rae Jepsen - Talking To Yourself

46. Marissa - Favorite

47. Chlöe - Surprise

48. Dove Cameron - Girl Like Me

49. WeddingCake x Heidi Klum x Snoop Dogg - Chai Tea with Heidi

50. Tove Lo - Grapefruit

51. renforshort - Julian, king of manhattan

52. Taylor Swift - Vigilante Shit

53. Anna of the North - Nobody

54. Rihanna - Lift Me Up

55. Kimbra - Replay!

56. Lakeyah ft. Flo Milli - Maneuver

57. Erica Banks - Throw a Lil Mo (Do It)

58. Erica Banks ft. Bankroll Freddie– Nasty

59. Rubi Rose - Wifey

60. SZA - Shirt

61. Sukihana - Grinch

62. Charlotte Lawrence - Morning

63. Lah Pat ft. Big Jade - Rodeo

64. Lous and The Yakuza ft. Adekunle Gold - Handle Me

65. Emeli Sande - Family

66. Flo Milli - Nasty Dancer

67. Tove Lo ft. Channel Tres - Attention Whore

68. Flume ft. Caroline Polachek - Sirens

69. Carly Rae Jepson - Anxious

70. Taylor Swift - Maroon

71. Taylor Swift - Bejeweled

72. Taylor Swift - Karma

73. Taylor Swift ft. Lana Del Rey - Snow on the Beach

74. Charli XCX - Baby

75. Charli XCX - Sorry if I Hurt You

76. Kim Petras - Throat Goat

77. Kim Petras - They Wanna Fuck

78. SZA - Seek & Destroy

79. SZA - Low

80. Daya - Her

81. SZA - Smoking on my Ex Pack

82. Kamille ft. Nile Rogers - Muscle Memory

83. Demi Lovato ft. Royal & the Serpent - EAT ME

84. Megan Thee Stallion - Red Wine

85. Rileyy Lanez - Can't Deny

86. Demi Lovato - 29

87. SZA ft. Don Toliver - Used

88. Daya - Love You When You’re Gone

89. Kate Davis - Monster Mash

90. Katie Belle - The Best You'll Ever Have

Honorable Mention

Keke Palmer - Views

Maiya The Don - Keep It Cute

[slightly]

2023

Best books I read for the first time:

Orwell's Roses - Rebecca Solnit

Terry Pratchett: A Life With Footnotes - Rob Wilkins

Guarded by Dragons - Rick Gekoski

The Blue Book of Nebo - Manon Steffan Ros

Bad Blood - John Carreyrou

Needle - Patrice Lawrence

Stateless - Elizabeth Wein

Best gigs I went to/music I got into:

Kris Drever

Siobhan Miller

BBC Radio 3 (especially when presented by Kate Molleson)

Other new favourite things:

If Books Could Kill (podcast)

Dropout TV

I joined an online quiz league!

[slaughter-books]

Day 31: JOMPBPC: Read In July

My incredible July, 2023 reading wrap-up! 💙

[missing-girls-and-women]

Keira Patrice Lawrence, 29

Last seen in St. Louis, Missouri in 2015.

[bardicbramley]

Bramley's Book Of The Week - Master Thread

I've been adding to a thread over on my twitter (bardicbramley) every week-ish with a new Children's or YA book that I have read recently and would recommend! With everything happening on twitter, I'm going to make a master list of all my recommendation so far here, and then continue adding them to a tag on this blog as well, just in case!

So, without further ado... #bramleysbotw so far!

31/10/22 - Home by Tonya Lippert and Andrea Stegmaier

A gentle story of homelessness giving so much space for understaning & discussion. A great tool for deeper talking ab houseless people, different types of homes and unstable living situations with gorgeous, simple yet detailed art.

7/11/22 - How To Be More Hedgehog by Anne-Maire Conway

So much deep and true emotion, a relatable MC and great messages of self advocacy, confidence and activism. As someone with selective mutism and tics, I enjoyed every second of Lily's proudly stammer-filled journey.

14/11/22 - Lifesize by Sophy Henn

Over to my library kids for this #bramleybotw A new addition that they've not stopped talking about...Even my most energetic readers are sitting on the floor, reading the animal facts to their friends and comparing their hands to that of a polar bear!

21/11/22 - Me and My Dysphoria Monster by Laura Kate Dale and Ang Hui Qing

In honour of #transawarenessweek2022 and as a personal thank you from a trans educator. An amazing addition to trans children's literature (& kidlit in general) that I would highly recommend to other educators!

28/11/22 - Love Your Body by Jessica Sanders and Carol Rossetti

A beautiful and uplifting non fiction to support girls in loving and appreciating their body for all the amazing things it can do, and all the incredible ways it can look.

I needed more words to also talk about the incredible art in this week's choice. The colour pallet just so comforting and the style is a new favourite of mine!

5/12/22 - Paws by Kate Foster

My younger self would have loved this book and even now I adore it. It has authentic #actuallyautistic representation (without negativity!) and is all round a lovely story.

6/1/23 - When I See Blue by Lily Bailey

An emotional and gritty real world adventure with Ben, as he navigates making friends, protecting his alcoholic mother, and battling the bully in his head, his OCD. A tough but beautiful read.

30/1/23 - Star Knights by Kay Davault

A Graphic Novel filled with self acceptance, incredible worldbuilding and animals that turn into magical adventurers?! I mean come on, how could I not rec this one 💖 bonus points for queer rep too.

9/2/23 - All To Play For by Eve Ainsworth

It's recommended by Empathy Lab UK this year and I couldn't agree more. It has Barrington Stoke's signature dyslexia friendly pages and font - but so much more than that. A story of family, class and determination.

20/2/23 - Birdsong by Katya Balen

I'm a bit late to the party with this one. I've seen so many people sing it's praises! A gorgeously honest, emotional and raw story that any child will love, but will strike a chord with certain ones especially.

27/2/23 - Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess

A graphic novel about a secret teen pop star with a wonderful autistic main and genderqueer side character representation? Of course it was amazing!

6/3/23 - Tyger by SF Said

Much like Phoenix, the dedication to world building, the layered, lovable characters, and the beautifully descriptive language had me gripped from the very start. Dave McKean's incredibly detailed and emotive illustrations surely helped!

13/3/23 - Needle by Patrice Lawrence

An incredible heartfelt read for UKS2/MG/KS3 - exploring often avoided topics of fostering, UK police and court systems, racial profiling, when to be honest (or fake it), whose voices matter most and questionable justice.

20/3/23 - Twelfth Grade Night by Molly Horton Booth, Stephanie Kate Strohm and Jamie Green

Sometimes you really just need a queer, unapologetically corny modern Shakespeare smash retelling of Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night's Dream, and that's 100% okay! I got you covered!

In all seriousness, with all the hatred filling queer spaces atm, it was great to just float in a fun, sweet, dramatic world full of lovable ✨fairies✨The illustrations caught me instantly - the pining faces, the dramatic lighting! A teen romcom Will'd be proud of.

28/3/23 - Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

A beautiful UKS2+ novel in verse following Jude's journey across oceans, growing up, making friends and finding her voice. Rich and realistic, not shying away from subjects often avoided, and with poetic Arabic intertwined.

3/4/23 - Frizzy by Claribel A. Oretga and Rose Bousamra

Whilst not my own cultural story, it resonated deeply still 💖 an incredibly honest, beautiful and joyous graphic novel with gorgeous colours and rebellious questioning of generational trauma!

12/4/23 - Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes Smith

I put it off for so long bc I was a little scared it might not live up to my hopes, but it was so much more than I imagined. The love I have for these kiddos (and Callie's dads 😭) is intense. Kidlits often shy away from big, scary or rebellious topics. Neither Callie nor Esme are afraid to speak up ab what trans kids (and so many others) need/deserve to hear, and I am so proud of them for that. This is the book I needed as a kid - I am so glad it exists now 💖⚔️

24/4/23 - Jamie by LD Lapinski

A powerful story of never backing down and demanding your full self to be acknowledged. I'm so excited to see a story encouraging children to stand up for themselves and recognise that adults can be (& often are) wrong.

5/5/23 - Dungeon Club: Roll Call by Molly Knox Ostertag and Xanthe Bouma

Great for those who haven't played and incredible for those who have - the use of D&D stat blocks and dual narrative (irl and in game) 🙌🏻 simply amazing! Can't wait for the next!

15/5/23 - Call Me Lion by Camilla Chester

Being autistic, sometimes partially or non-speaking, and having struggled with confidence all my life - I just loved this little joyful tale. Realistic but hopeful, with easily likeable, well rounded mcs!

22/5/23 - My Brother is Away by Sara Greenwood and Luisa Uribe

A /beautifully/ illustrated and gently poignant picturebook of a child whose brother is incarcerated. I've seen this kind of book before, but this is it done right, well, and to a v. high quality.

19/6/23 - Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Been meaning to read this for so long, finally have, and of course its been added to my all time favourites list! What an incredible, reflective and honest piece of art for children. I don't do mandatory reading, but if I did: top of the list.

26/6/23 - The Golden Hour by Niki Smith

A gorgeous graphic novel, upper KS2-3 cusp/YA. It takes a beautifully artistic and honest look into managing childhood PTSD from gun violence, with help from an eye for photography, a cute calf, and a first queer crush 💖

3/7/23 - My Aunt is a Monster by Reimena Yee

A sweet and exciting story of adventurers, curses and mysteries with a healthy dash of queer and disabled representation, all whilst learning to see past first impressions.

[evantheconfused]

Books I hope to read in October

Never let me go - Kazuo Ishiguro

A Quiet Kind Of Thunder - Sara Barnard

Needle - Patrice Lawrence

The lost boys Appreciation Society - Alan Gibbons

Little Dorrit - Charles Dickens

The Housemaid Is Watching - Frieda McFadden

Charming Deception - Jaine Diamond

The Accountant - Nigel Grundey

Solitaire - Alice Oseman

Nothing Ever Happpens Here - Sarah Hagger-Holt

George - Alex Gino

(Some may be rereads; COUGH SOLITAIRE COUGH COUGH)

[artdesannonces]

Si vous êtes dans la région de Sommières (30250): Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter au vernissage de l'exposition "Grands Formats" de l'artiste Patrice Vermeille. Cet événement aura lieu ce vendredi 9 août à 18h00, dans le cadre enchanteur de la chapelle des Ursulines, située à l'Espace Lawrence Durrell, à Sommières (30250).

Venez découvrir les œuvres majestueuses de Patrice Vermeille dans cet espace unique, où art et histoire se rencontrent pour créer une expérience visuelle exceptionnelle.

Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous y accueillir.

Adresse : Espace Laurence Durrell Chapelle des Ursulines Sommières (30250)

Date et Heure : Vendredi 9 août, à 18h00

Au plaisir de vous voir nombreux ! #sommieres #patricevermeille #artdesannonces #artacademie

[mrsm-h]

Celebrate Windrush Day with These Engaging Reads for All Ages! 📚

In honour of Windrush Day, here are some insightful books that delve into the experiences and stories of the Windrush Generation.

These books offer valuable perspectives and stories from the Windrush Generation, making them suitable for various age groups.

I've provided the respective Goodreads pages if you wish to find out more.

Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush by Patrice Lawrence & illustrated by Camilla Sucre

Target Audience: Children (ages 5-8)

This picture book is designed for younger children, with engaging illustrations and a simple narrative suitable for early readers.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61109066-granny-came-here-on-the-empire-windrush?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_39

[ulkaralakbarova]

All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Tupac Shakur: Demetrius Shipp Jr. Afeni Shakur: Danai Gurira Jada Pinkett: Kat Graham Biggie Smalls: Jamal Woolard Suge Knight: Dominic L. Santana Kidada Jones: Annie Ilonzeh Leila Steinberg: Lauren Cohan Hatian Jack: Cory Hardrict Faith Evans: Grace Gibson Street Entrepreneur: DeSean Jackson Ted Field: Brandon Sauve Tom Whalley: Josh Ventura Daz: Azad Arnaud Big B: Sean Baker Dr. Dre: Harold “House” Moore Queen Latifah: Khadija Copeland Aunt Linda: Chanel Young Shock G.: Chris Clarke Money B.: Money-B Ronnie: Hamid-Reza Benjamin Thompson Legs: DeRay Davis Black C.O.: Bruce Davis Atron: Keith D. Robinson Attorney: Gary Weeks Snoop Dogg: Jarrett Ellis Floyd: Clifton Powell Set: Rayven Symone Ferrell Scott Whitwell: Scott Hunter Ray Luv (uncredited): Johnell Young Treach (uncredited): Rayan Lawrence Mall Patron (uncredited): Sheril Rodgers Film Crew: Costume Design: Francine Jamison-Tanchuck Director: Benny Boom Screenplay: Jeremy Haft Screenplay: Eddie Gonzalez Producer: L.T. Hutton Producer: David Robinson Producer: James G. Robinson Screenplay: Steven Bagatourian Art Department Coordinator: Shauna Williams Assistant Art Director: Shawn D. Bronson Key Makeup Artist: Patrice Coleman Music: John Paesano Tattooist: Dennis Dago Ceelo Key Makeup Artist: Mi Young Casting: Michelle Wade Byrd Hair Department Head: Taylor Knight Art Direction: John Richardson Construction Coordinator: Wally Mikowlski Casting Associate: Lavonna Cupid Tailor: Carl Ulysses Bowen Production Design: Derek R. Hill Editor: Joel Cox Key Hair Stylist: Charles Gregory Ross Casting: Winsome Sinclair Key Hair Stylist: Vincent Gideon Property Master: Ian Roylance Researcher: Deborah Ricketts Director of Photography: Peter Menzies Jr. Casting: Andrea Craven Set Decoration: Merissa Lombardo Costume Supervisor: Tom Bronson Set Costumer: Korii Young Assistant Costume Designer: Jennifer Leigh-Scott Costume Supervisor: K. Drew Fuller Casting: Mary Vernieu Key Costumer: Heather Sease Key Costumer: Earl Tanchuck Makeup Department Head: Carol Rasheed Movie Reviews: Gimly: In terms of perspective, it’s pretty much exactly what I was afraid _Straight Outta Compton_ would be. As a movie itself though, it’s a disjointed, cheap-looking, paint by numbers biopic that did not manage overcome its niche at all… Fuck that kid looks the part though. _Final rating:★½: – Boring/disappointing. Avoid where possible._