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[kyliemilne]

Design isn’t in my nature, but I love their fashion! 6.6

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[adamwatchesmovies]

Mulan II (2004)

Mulan II will entertain young children craving more of the 1998 film. Anyone else will find it interminable. The characters are flat, plots obvious, songs unmemorable, and stakes minuscule. It makes you appreciate the original so much more to see this polar opposite.

After the events of the first movie, Fa Mulan (voiced by Ming-Na Wen) and General Li Shang (BD Wong) become engaged. Suddenly, they receive an important mission from the Emperor (Pat Morita). They must escort his three daughters across the country to marry for political reasons. To ensure the mission’s success, Yao (Harvey Fierstein), Ling (Gedde Watanabe), and Chien-Po (Jerry Tondo) accompany them. Meanwhile, Mushu (now voiced by Mark Moseley) learns his position as Mulan’s guardian will end if she marries and decides to break up the happy couple.

This is nothing more than a series of subplots stitched together. I suppose you can give points to this follow-up for not simply regurgitating what we saw previously but this isn’t just a step-down, it’s a gigantic-precipice-down. Even before it gets started, you know exactly how it’s going to end. The princesses are upset about getting married to royals they’ve never met. As soon as Ling, Yao, and Chien-Po display even a single, shallow thing in common with them, it’s love at first sight. What if one of Qui Gong’s princes likes food or jokes? Only one of them ever shows up so even we don’t find out what they’re rejecting.

In 1998’s Mulan, a little Mushu went a long way. This is living proof. Or maybe it just feels like he gets way too much screen time because the historical anachronisms and other gags are never funny. The family ancestors hate him. You do too. At least Mark Moseley’s impression of Eddie Murphy is pretty good.

Like its predecessor, Mulan II is a musical. None of the songs are memorable. One is simply a reprise of A Girl Worth Fighting For but without the charm surrounding it. There are no laughs, no depth, and little to like in this entire film. You’ll be continuously checking your watch. How can 79 minutes feel so long?

Let’s be real, no one looks at the cover for Mulan II and expects greatness. At best, this would’ve been a bonus to compliment the wonderful original. Nothing about it is sophisticated, which means it’s just for little ones but why even bother? No one would ever prefer Mulan II over Mulan. No one could enjoy it independently either. No one would ever call this their favorite movie. The animation is fair - the crowd shots and dance numbers are impressive for a low-budget production - and the voice acting is fine. The story and screenplay, however, are no good. I could never recommend Mulan II to anyone, except for the smallest, most indiscriminate children whose parents are about to go mad from hearing Be a Man for the thousandth time, and even then… (On Blu-ray, September 13, 2020)

[tomtomsoup]

Chris Parker, one of New Zealand's most prolific and beautiful artists, ranks some vegan ice creams from hot to hot-not!

[steveconte]

Myself, Chris Parker (drums) & Jack Morer (guitar) tonight @ Stitch Blues Bar in NYC where we did our Peter Green - Fleetwood Mac thing. #chrisparker #jackmorer #steveconte #fleetwoodmac #petergreen #guitar (at Stitch Bar & Blues) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmBD8xMOS-N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[akiyasu-k]

待ってました、アッコちゃん😎 ⁡ Akiko Yano Trio featuring Will Lee & Chris Parker ⁡ Live at Blue Note Tokyo 2022 8.18 thu ⁡ progressiveJazz炸裂「津軽海峡冬景色」に唖然❗️ このトリオならではの破壊力😆 #akikoyano #willlee #chrisparker #bluenotetokyo (BLUE NOTE TOKYO) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChZkoDPvsY5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[pianoman0304]

いよいよ明日！19時スタート！ Stuff-Like That / Live in Kyoto 2022 Live Spot RAG / ライブスポットラグ ●ご予約はこちらから https://www.ragnet.co.jp/livespot/28790 #StuffLikeThat #ATributeToStuff #ShinyaFujita #piano #teehousemusic #rhodespiano #kyoto #Rhodes #stuff #NY #mikells #RichardTee #SteveGadd #CornellDupree #EricGale #ChrisParker #GordonEdwards #藤田真弥 #フジタシンヤ　#ふじたしんや #ローズピアノ #ローズピアノ修理 #リチャードティー #楽器修理 #smallstone #RhodesPianoRepair #伝統芸能 (Live Spot RAG / ライブスポットラグ) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdxIOUVJuWz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[budaallmusic]

The Brecker Brothers Band ‎– Back To Back #Arista 1976 US Alto Saxophone – #DavidSanborn Arranged By [Backing Vocals] – #LutherVandross Backing Vocals – #AlleeWillis, #Diane mSumler, Luther Vandross, #PattiAustin, #RobinClark, Will Lee Baritone Saxophone – #LewDelGatto (tracks: A2) Design, Art Direction – #NancyGreenberg, Bob Heimall Drums – #ChrisParker, #SteveGadd (tracks: A4, B5) Electric Bass, Lead Vocals – #WillLee Guitar – #SteveKhan Keyboards – #DonGrolnick Marimba – #DavidFriedman (tracks: B2) Percussion – #RalphMacDonald, #RaphaelCruz (tracks: A4), #SammyFigueroa (tracks: A4) Photography By – #BennoFriedman Producer – #TheBreckerBrothers Programmed By [Synthesizer] – #DavidWhitman Tenor Saxophone, Flute – #MichaelBrecker Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Trumpet [Electric] – #RandyBrecker https://www.instagram.com/p/BoKaZdpAFEt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=idpvedgm6960

[bsaaradfield]

IT’S JUST SO SAD PARKER

[thelonelywriternl]

Recap: CSI Vegas // 201 - She's Gone

Here’s my small recap of CSIVegas S2 Ep1 She's Gone. Overall, it was interesting…

If you want to be spoiled, read further. (I like this function, Twitter and Instagram should have something a like).

What is Catherine doing here?

Catherine asking to be back at CSI. That room looks familiar, don’t you think?

A mention of GSR. But seriously? The Grissoms back on a boat? With his condition? Makes no sense.

I like Maxine and Penny scenes.

What’s the importance of this?

Awkwardness here…

Someone knows there’s more to someone than meets the eye.

Guess the importance was the photo, of the girl. I’m still not sure what the girl is to Catherine, other than a student, employee…

catherinewillows #maxineroby #pennygill #chrispark #joshfolsom #serenachavez

[pointer8708]

#wegotitfromherethankyou4yourservice #atribecalledquest #qtip #phife #jarobiwhite #andre3000 #eltonjohn #talibkweli #kendricklamar #andersonpaak #kanyewest #jackwhite #marshaambrosius #caseybenjamin #krisbowers #bustarhymes #kaliacadet #louiscato #cosequence #masayukibigyukihirano #chrisparks #chrissholar #yabba #georgedjscratchspivey #thadeustribbett #blairwells #vladomeller I just love A Tribe Called Quest. This is the final record of the group as Phife died in 2016 from complications with diabetes. Q-Tip has been on so many other artists albums - from #thebeastieboys , #chemicalbrothers #deeelite and so many more. This is such an amazing and brilliant record, with the hierarchy of Hip Hop with Kendrick, Anderson, Busta and Andre 3000 combine that with Elton John and Jack White with Samples from Willie Wonka and The Chocolate Factory , Black Sabbath and Gentle Giant to name a few - This is seriously one of the finest Hip Hop records ever made Enjoy (at Hollywood Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYz4kl1voom/?utm_medium=tumblr

[steveconte]

My longtime guitar pal Jack Morer & me at rehearsal for the Peter Green/Fleetwood Mac tribute at Stitch Blues Bar in NYC tomorrow (Sat) night. Chris Parker is on drums, David Gross / Tom Semioli on bass & David Stoler on keys. #fleetwoodmac #petergreen #stitchbar #nyc #jackmorer #steveconte #guitar #chrisparker #davidgross #tomsemioli #stitchbluesbar (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl8wHyyOCH5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[akiyasu-k]

Groove wave😎 ��� Will Lee OH! - 1993  #willlee #chrisparker https://www.instagram.com/p/B4bwg5SnQ3X/?igshid=h099vxghp0fk

[daddydragonfg]

Well this could be interesting. Chris (Joseph) Parks comes the obscurity abyss to WWE. #WWE #newsignees #ChrisParks #JosephParks https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPTjLtnOBt9OMhbRp0JdcdwGBzooz0ffLUGlE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1duanp5othrow

[kari3622-blog]

Carmen Mcrae "I'm Coming Home Again" 私にとっては挑戦だが、'70-'80年代の比較的新しいアルバムをいくつか。 1枚目は初カーメン・マクレエ！ 1978年11,12月録音、▲Jazz beginner's personal challenge No. 42、♀ボーカルコレクション#49。 ジャズだけでなく'70年代のポップス、AOR、フ���ージョンから選曲。 #BillyJoel や #CaroleBayerSager などのコンテンポラリーな楽曲を自然体で聞かせる二枚組アルバム。 本作、大変評価が高いのだが、でもやっぱり'70年代の音は、ジャズとしては好みではないなぁ。綺麗なんだけど、加工されて自然さが失われていると感じる。アナログと言うか、伝統的と言うか、モダン・ジャズが好きな私には、違う音楽に聴こえてしまう。 高く評価されているのは、Jazz や Blues の伝統や様式に縛られない、自由奔放でしなやかな感性。まろやかな深みとコク、豊潤な時間、究極のリラクゼーション。音楽性としての幅はとても広い。 録音は、ヴォーカルの美しいアルバムとしては、イチ押ししたい。非常にクリア、楽器の音色も本当に美しい。 本作、2枚組になったのには理由がある。 #RalphMacDonald / #WilliamSalter 作のキラー・チューン"Mr. Magic"が2テイク収録された事。いずれも甲乙つけ難い出来だったからという、大御所ならではの単純な理由らしい。 彼女は、Ella Fitzgerald、Sarah Vaughan と共に黒人3大女性ジャズ・ボーカリストに数えられる実力派。その圧倒的な表現力は、人生の喜怒哀楽を全て包み込む貫録。それでいて時に少女のように若々しくあどけない一面を感じさせる。 それから、この豪華なメンバー、凄くないですか。 #HankCrawford (as), #FreddieHubbard (tp,flh), #GloverWashingtonJr (sosa), #HubertLaws (fl,piccolo), #CornellDupree (elg), #JorgeDalto (p), #MarioESprouse (rhodes p), #Errol"Crusher"Bennett (percussion), #BusterWilliams (elb), #ChrisParker (ds) 決して知名度狙いではなく、本物の職人達が納得いくまで時間をかけたクオリティ、研ぎ澄まされたプロの緊張感を感じる。 演奏のクオリティの高さには驚くが、信じられない事実が... 。本作は、新進気鋭のレーベルとして期待された #VersatileRecords 設立後の代表作として企画され、贅沢すぎるメンバーを集めて、大物中の大物歌手が作りたいように作ったアルバムであるらしい。ところが、このアルバムに莫大な経費を使い、Versatile Recordsは初めから財政難に... 。満足にアルバムもリリースできないまま、3年足らずで倒産... 。 すべてのミュージシャン達が、プロとしてのプライドを賭けて、高額なギャラに見合うだけの仕事をしたのだ。 その制作経費でレーベルを潰したアルバムなんて聞いたことがない。本作は、それに値する傑作アルバムなのである！ジャズと言う世界は何てドラマチックなのか。 ただし、ここまで来ると純粋なジャズとは言えないかも知れないが。 #jazz #fuzey #vinyl #jazzvinyl #vinylcollection #jazzrecords #jazzvocal #ジャズヴォーカル #ジャズ #スイングジャーナル ※作品のことを知って、ジャズを好きになって欲しいから、様々なソースをアレンジしています。先輩諸氏に感謝します。 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn0kWqujmWL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18j0vew2hkbsa