TODAY'S STREET HAPPENINGS : JUNE 16 2007

These are some of the happenings in our neighborhood today.Some happy Twisted shoppers carry their yellow bag full of goodies while 3 guys stroll down the sidewalk adjusting clothes and stuff as 2 more guys arrive for Pizza and Beer.That's Jimmy the infamous FEDEX man from last night back again for lunch and cruising it would appear.One of the WEEKEND THEATER actors wearing a green T-Shirt arrives for tonights play.

YELLOW CAB with a WHITE CAP

People come to our shop in various ways.Some peddle their bicycle and some arrive in their BMW's and others may choose the TAXI CAB as the good looking guy with the white ballcap did this morning.

SUPER 7 & the RED LUCKY CAT

As most of you know by now I am a Collector of Toys.I have spoke many times about Funko the Wacky Wobbler Maker.I actually have another company I do a lot of business with and thats SUPER 7 in San Francisco.It's through Super 7 I am able to get most of the REAL x HEAD toys that are made in limited quantities in Japan.I received this Red Version of the Lucky Cat today.The Lucky Cats are not my favorite of the REAL HEADS but being REAL HEADS I have no choice but to add them to the collection.You see thats what collecting is an addiction.My favorite REAL HEADS are the MUTANT EVIL and MUTANT HEAD .I will post some pics of those characters soon.If you like Japanese Toys and haven't heard of Super 7 you should check them out at WWW.SUPER7STORE.COM or call 415.409.4700 and ask for ISAAC or any of the other rad SUPER 7 workers.You may get lucky and get the leader Brian a SUPER guy running a SUPER company with the help of a lot of Super people.

GOOD BOYS : MENI & TAL

I just finished watching and reading this film.I usually don't get to far with a subtitled movie but this one held my interest.The acting was good and the filmaker new how to tell a story.It is a seedy story of sex and drugs in Tel Aviv.My only major complaint was the fact i was at the end left hungry for more.I wanted to see what happened with all the characters.They were all so interesting and anything and everything could have happened with them.I think most of all I wanted to know if the child stayed with Meni or went to a social worker.I had a lot of questions at the end.I guess a film that make you care about the worst of characters and have you asking questions at the end has done its job well.I enjoyed this film and think you will too.

JIMMY the FEDEX MAN

Jimmy our cute as a button FedEx delivery guy and his recent bride stopped in tonight to purchase a toy and browse around the store while their friends were getting tats and/or piercings next door.Like I said Jimmy brings us packages during the day and he is very professional at his job.We are lucky to have him as one of our delivery persons.

JOHN the BARTENDER & BEAR TRACKS 3

John the bartender from SIDETRACKS stopped by last night to pick up a copy of the 2 disc set of BEAR TRACKS 3.Bear Tracks is music from 4 countries and the 2 discs makes this the biggest bear tracks yet.It is loaded with Club Dance , Trance and Body Movin' Rock n Roll.It has over 2 1/2 hours of music.

THE PINK FLYER & DVD SIGNING at TWISTED

The Film Festival Flyer everyone is looking at with the latest details.Stu Maddux will also be at our store Monday the 25TH of June at 3:00 p.m. to sign copies of the DVD.It will be the official release of the DVD.This movie BOB and JACK'S 52 year ADVENTURE has not been available for sale until now and we are priviledged here in Little Rock to sell the first copies of this wonderful film.It is a Love Story between 2 men and one that has lasted at least 52 years.Feel free to stop in meet Stu and maybe get a signed copy of the film on DVD.

IMAGES of the STREET : JUNE 13 2007

Amos Lassen in the pink shirt with his backed turned away from us finds a couple of guys to give filmfest flyers to just after Ashley delivered them in the white sack she's holding while crossing the street. 2 of Vino's employees stand on the corner discussing the state of pizza which brings us to my favorite picture of the day the 2 guys hanging out one with the lovely green spiked hair and the hot guy of the day in the white t-shirt slithers down the sidewalk heading towards the Tattoo Shop as i catch a back shot of the flip flop dude.

LOVE LIFE and I DO

My 100th post talks about the film I watched early this morning LOVE LIFE.I did enjoy the movie but I enjoyed the idea of the movie more than the actual movie as it was acted.I thought the acting was soft or should I say weak.I guess the characters are suppose to be weak having lived their lives as lies.I have been lucky to have been who I am throughout my entire life.I do remember in elementary school pretending to like this girl named Donna just because I thought it would be cool to have a girlfriend or something.I can't imagine having to pretend to be something your not into adulthood.I was fortunate to have been set free at an early age.No lies to carry forward.I am who I am take it or leave it for better or worse ... i LOVE LIFE.

THE WOMEN'S PROJECT

Lynn Frost of The Women's Project was seen in our neighborhood today.They have a get together once a month at VINO'S.The picture is of Lynn and Amos Lassen discussing the GLBT film festival.You really should check out The Women's Project and all they do at www.womens-project.org/

WANT to be a FIREFIGHTER

THE LITTLE ROCK FIRE DEPARTMENT IS IN NEED OF FIREFIGHTERS.A FEW MORE HOT LOOKING MEN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO PHOTOGRAPH WOULDN"T BE BAD EITHER.CALL 5013993473 FOR INFO.

GHOST RIDER : THE DEVIL'S BOUNTY HUNTER

This morning's entertainment was GHOST RIDER released on DVD yesterday.Our copy came from Best Buy because they were giving away a FREE 125 page hardcover book GHOST RIDER : THE VISUAL GUIDE.I enjoy Action films and Comic Book hero films so i was not disappointed here.Nicolas Cage does a great performance as Johnny Blaze bike daredevil by day and Ghost Rider the Devil's Bounty Hunter by night.

CONSERVE WATER SHOWER WITH A PSYCHO

I was just thinking the other day how much i NEEDED a PSYCHO SHOWER CURTAIN.

IMAGES of the STREET : JUNE 12 2007

You wouldn't know it from the picture but the guy in the white button down shirt is a good friend of Twisted by the name of Bob and the car was parked in our lot today it was made in 1949 while the hot guy had to use the wall to hold himself up while peaking around the corner.

GLEN SCHWARZ

FREE PRESS Sales & Marketing Staff member Glen Schwarz moonlights as a delivery boy restocking the FREE PRESS box.

the LOST LANGUAGE of CRANES

I watched this film early this morning.I have seen it before.It is a moving drama about the damage that can be done by long-kept secrets.It is really quite amazing how little has changed since the film was made.The subject matter is still relevant today.Some married men are pretenting to be straight and living a lie and sneaking intimacies with other men whenever the chance affords itself.I imagine it has always gone on throughout our history and probably will continue for many years to come.This film THE LOST LANGUAGE OF THE CRANES is a well acted film and moves well from scene to scene.If you have never seen it you should.

READ FREE PRESS & FLY FREE SPACE

As a long-haired Little Rockian reads the latest issue of the Free Press sitting by our front door on our soft concrete sidewalk a helicopter flys overhead.

FIVE ON THE STREET JUNE 11 2007

Three bicyclist unlock their bikes after a visit to the shops on 7th street and a theater actor chats on his cell phone while a little rock pedestrian crosses the street.

DIRT BIKE RIDER

We see lots of bicyclist and motorcyclist but not very many dirt bike riders so todays Hot Guy award goes to him.

I LOVE IT WHEN OUR FEET MEET

I tend to jump in feet first meeting as many people as possible and trying to remember all their names.

STUDS TERKEL'S WORKING at the WEEKEND THEATER

Mr. Terkel turned 95 years old a month ago and this weekend starts the run of his story WORKING at the playhouse THE WEEKEND THEATER.Mr. Terkel was born in May 1912 to a tailor and seamstress.He has spent his life telling the story of the working class.The ordinary people must count for something.In one of the pictures some of the cast members are seen relaxing out front of the theater.This version of STUDS work is by SCHWARTZ TAYLOR.You should come see the play.

THE WEEKEND POWER SET

If you don't have any plans for Thursday June 14th you may want to check out THE WEEKEND POWER SET presented by BACARDI PEACH RED at CORNERSTONE PUB 314 MAIN STREET in NORTH LITTLE ROCK.A TYPICAL AFFAIR will be the LIVE ENTERTAINMENT.You must be 21 to enter.Feel free to contact REDCHAIRPROMOTIONS@GMAIL.COM for more information.

SMILING & SMOKING SIDEWALK CREATURES

These two guys paid a visit to our neighbors THE WEEKEND THEATER.The guy on the right enjoyed his cigar while glancing at the latest edition of the FREE PRESS.His friend just kinda stood there with this big smile.

ZEROPHILIA : DARING , INGENIOUS and HIGHLY ORIGIONAL

I watched ZEROPHILIA early this morning and liked it.The production values are strong.The acting is good.The story line is unique.The cast is very attractive and easy on the eyes.If you haven't had a chance to see this film yet do so.It is a thought provoking fun gendermorphic coming-of-age comedy.

STEVEN DAVID HICKEY : COVINA CLASS of 2007

My nephew STEVEN DAVID HICKEY graduates from COVINA HIGH SCHOOL this week.His plans after graduation is to join us fine folks in Arkansas.He will be living in the Russellville area soon.He is my brother David's oldest son.Steven is a good kid and seems to have his head screwed on straight.I wish Steven all the best with future schooling and adjusting to the move from California to Arkansas.

JUNE 2007 FREE PRESS

The June 2007 issue of THE FREE PRESS is out and about so find your copy today.The cover tells us Don't Remove your ribs to have fun this summer, Do this instead.GET A TATTOO ...FILL OUT THE ANNUAL SEX SURVEY...CHECK OUT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD FOR FREE MEDICINE ...LIVE LIKE A NATIVE AMERICAN FOR A DAY ... and most importantly but not mentioned on the cover SHOP AT TWISTED on 7TH STREET.

ON THE STREETS of LITTLE ROCK JUNE 9TH 2007

We find a person of the street walking to McDonalds and a Tattoo Worker riding his motorcycle home after a HARD day and a pretty boy primping in the car window adjusting his tight britches .