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The Newest Show on Television is a SMASH!

January 23rd, 2012 by The OJBG Team · 20something, fashion, music, On Set, Women In Film

 By: Samantha

   There is a new television show in town and you need to be watching it. It’s called Smash and I can’t help but think after watching the pilot episode, this show is going to be quite a…well…SMASH. The show stars Katharine McPhee, American Idol old-timer and actress, and Megan Hilty, Broadway star, as two aspiring singers as they compete against each other to win the coveted role of Marilyn Monroe in a new Broadway production based on the screen siren’s life.

            It’s no surprise to me that I loved the pilot episode of this show because it encompasses everything in life that I love: theater, belting, sequins, lipstick, and Marilyn Monroe. However, no matter your personal interests, I think most people can truly enjoy the drama and unintentional suspense that seems to organically develop within the plotline of this new venture. Simply speaking, how could the tale of two women competing for the big break that will get them out of the ruts of their lives not be suspenseful? I watched the pilot episode with my male friend who is obsessed with politics and has not a clue about anything involving performance, music, Broadway, or Marilyn, and yet, he was completely mesmerized by the TV screen. It was almost uncanny.

Fresh-faced Katharine McPhee is completely charming and wonderfully likeable as she attempts to defy the odds and resist the dirty pitfalls of show business in an attempt to make her dreams come true. The show also stars actresses Anjelica Houston and Debra Messing and Broadway star Christian Borle.

So, basically what I am trying to say is jump on the Smash train and be sure to download the pilot episode off of iTunes for FREE! The next episode will be aired right after the Super Bowl. How fitting: two major performances back to back.

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OJBG’s Weekend Walk-In’s

January 13th, 2012 by The OJBG Team · 20something, Events, fashion, film, Going-out-guide, teen, teen things, Uncategorized, washingtonian, washingtonians, Women In Film

By: Samantha


      Bodega

My roommate and I would constantly notice the ornate exterior of this Georgetown restaurant every time we went for a walk around town. Finally, we decided it was time to make a reservation and find out what the interior looked like. We got all dolled up for a girl’s night out and to little surprise, we discovered that Bodega was precisely the right location for a classy night in D.C. The restaurant is richly decorated in dark tones and decadent wallpapers and the tapas compliment the décor with their bold flavors and interesting combinations. The New Year deserves some adventurous new cuisine, and I suggest you start off with Bodega.

            *Tip: The Arroz Meloso al Azafrán con Gambas, or the creamy saffron rice with grilled shrimp tapas plate was our favorite. Perhaps it will be yours too.

http://www.bodegadc.com/home.asp

 

Award Season

            It is my personal favorite time of the year because it is AWARD SEASON. With the Golden Globes this Sunday, and the Oscars soon to follow, it’s time to catch up on this year’s best films, television shows, and performances before they announce the winners of those coveted golden statues. My personal favorites for this year include The Help and Midnight in Paris. What were yours?

            *Tip: For those teens reading this that will be going to prom in the spring, the best inspiration comes from award shows. Pay attention to the star’s dresses, jewelry, shoes, bags, makeup, and hairstyles. It is way easier to develop your own look with a little inspiration and the award shows can give you HOURS of it.

The New Year

            We are already a full two weeks into the New Year. Perhaps it’s the optimist in me, but I think the New Year is the perfect opportunity to reevaluate your life’s course and change some things that may not be beneficial to you and your well being. Whether it’s a change in jobs, a new hobby, revamped eating habits, more exercise, a new haircut, or any other form of change, the time is now for a terrific new year.


PR at Partners Salon and Spa

            If your New Year’s resolution is to revamp your look, you should head over to the PR at Partners Salon in Foggy Bottom. I recently visited the salon to correct a botched hair-dye job and I could not have had a more pleasant experience. The hair stylists take the time to discuss with you your concerns, desired look, hair type, and management time before they touch anything. Aside from haircuts and coloring, the salon also does hair removal, facials, and other spa services. There are 14 other locations throughout D.C. and Virginia. This salon and spa also specializes in rejuvenating clients’ entire looks, from their hairstyle to their makeup and clothing through makeup and stylist consultations, perfect for New Year makeovers. For more information, check out their website.

            *Tip: Jonathan was my hairstylist at the K Street Salon. He was fabulous, extremely receptive, and most welcoming. He walked me through every step of the process, answered all of my questions, and was full of conversation. Plus, my hair looked excellent when he was finished. I highly recommend him.

http://www.pratpartners.com/

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Five Beauty Secrets Inspired By Hollywood’s Original Leading Ladies

December 30th, 2011 by The OJBG Team · 20something, Events, fashion, Going-out-guide, teen, teen things, Uncategorized, Women In Film

By: Samantha

With New Year’s Eve quickly approaching, I have turned to scouring the Internet in search of inspiration for an incredibly wonderful and original outfit to kick off 2012. My manic search has resulted in hundreds of photographs of Hollywood’s leading ladies at the height of their careers, dressed to the nines and looking absolutely stunning. So, I know those of you who may be reading this will ultimately have varying ideas of what you would like to wear as you welcome in the new year, so consider the following just some more inspiration that I have also discovered for myself, not just for your look on New Year’s Eve, but for every day and night of this new year. Goodbye to 2011 and cheers from OJBG with all of you to 2012- a year to look simply smashing!

 

1.  Don’t be afraid to change your hair color.

            Rita Hayworth began her career as a dark-haired beauty and eventually dawned every hair color possible, from platinum blonde to fire engine red. If you are debating whether or not to go for that lighter or darker hue, be like Nike and just do it. Hair is about having fun and playing with your personal style and appearance. Just be sure to consult with your hair stylist beforehand to see which shade of that particular color is best for your skin tone and eye color. Worse comes to worse, you can always dye your hair back to its original color. It’s worth the risk.

2. Find that “it” outfit.

            Marilyn Monroe was pictured wearing one of the most iconic dresses of our lifetime, and through this, she taught us that a great dress, or a great outfit overall, is a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. Keep a look out for that stellar dress that highlights all of your curves, that sleek tuxedo that hugs your body like a glove, or that head wrap that  makes you shine in a packed room. Once you find that outfit or item that you absolutely adore, buy it immediately and never let it go. Oh, and of course find an equally killer pair of shoes to finish it off.

PS: Today, I fell in love with biker cut-off gloves encrusted in fake jewels and bought them on the spot. My mother thought I was ridiculous. I don’t really care- it’s love.

 

3. Groomed eyebrows are essential.

            Vivien Leigh starred in over 15 feature films throughout her extensive career. Regardless of her role, one factor remained constant: her full, arched, and groomed eyebrows. Eyebrows do not only frame your eyes, but your entire face, so it is imperative that they are nicely shaped. Unlike the pencil-thin trends of the 70s and 90s, 2012 prefers a much fuller eyebrow, so don’t be afraid to rock some Brooke Shields brows. Experts have said that fuller eyebrows keep women looking youthful well into their 80s. If you have fallen victim to the pencil-thin trends of the earlier decades and your brows are looking a little skinny, grab a brown eyeliner pencil or some brown eye shadow and gently work it into your brows for a fuller look. If you’re having trouble, there are hundreds of tutorials and articles on how to do this on YouTube and Google.

 

4. Embrace your curves.

            When Sophia Loren stepped onto the Hollywood scene with her full bust and hips, she was not turned away. Instead, she was admired and well received for her fierce beauty and feminine mystique. Loren wore pieces that hugged her curves rather than hide them away or box them in.  If you have a fuller bust, some excellent hips, or a fine behind, show it off. Other women will respect you, and some may even envy you.

5. Quirky is cool.

            Our favorite funny lady, Lucille Ball, taught us one major lesson: it’s never okay to be a bore. Don’t put yourself in a dull box. Feel free to be funny and quirky whenever you want. I have noticed that some women, especially younger women, feel the need to suppress their personalities if they are in new social situations, like a job interview or dinner with some girls they met in their class at college. In fact, those are the exact situations in which you should let your personality take the stage. Everyone loves a girl that is confident enough to crack a joke.

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OJBG’s Flick Picks

November 24th, 2011 by The OJBG Team · 20something, Events, film, Going-out-guide, teen, teen things, Women In Film

By: Samantha

Okay, before you read any further, I must preface this blog post by stating that I have yet to actually see either one of the films I am about to promote. Nevertheless, I felt a strong need to highlight them in a blog post for OJBG because they seem absolutely DIVINE. The films I speak of are “Like Crazy” and “A Week With Marilyn.”

I must have re-watched the trailer for “Like Crazy” at least 38 times. From what I can gather from the trailer, it is a tale of a modern romance between a guy from the United States and a girl from Great Britain. She overstays her Visa while in the United States and gets banned from reentering the US again, having been shipped back to her home in the UK. This inevitably puts a whopping strain on the young couple’s relationship and causes some serious changes and reevaluations of their lives’ courses. Here is a link to the YouTube video of the trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTUvX_pYNBM

The second film, “A Week With Marilyn,” just hit theaters, unlike “Like Crazy” which has been in theaters for over a month.  The film, an adaptation from a book written by Colin Clark, stars Michelle Williams fresh off her last cinematic hit, “Blue Valentine.” If her performance in “Blue Valentine” is any indication of the level of performance she will bring to this new film, I have no doubt that this film will be anything less than spectacular. As a die-hard Marilyn Monroe fan, upon hearing of this film, I was very apprehensive about whether or not Michelle Williams could pull this role off. I suppose I will inevitably have to see it to decide for myself whether or not she did the screen siren any justice. I think the best part of this movie will ultimately be Emma Watson’s premier in a film post Harry Potter. The plotline follows Marilyn’s alleged relationship with Sir Laurence Olivier’s assistant and highlights the trials and travails she faced at the height of her stardom. The link to the YouTube video of the trailer is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_tbnTM7zVE

 

If any of our readers have seen either one of these movies already, please comment with your thoughts and opinions! We welcome ALL comments!

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Wally Lamb and His Wonder Woman

November 15th, 2011 by The OJBG Team · 20something, Blog, Books, teen, teen things, Women In Film

By: Samantha

I have a slight problem when I read books. After the third or fourth page, if my mind has wandered off to what I am going to eat for lunch or the shoes I have been saving up for, I quickly close the book shut and never reopen it again. Sadly, this scenario plays out far too often between a book and me. However, I broke this horrible habit over this past summer when I fell truly, madly, and deeply (cue Savage Garden) in love with Wally Lamb’s bestseller, She’s Come Undone.

The book chronicles the life of Dolores Price, a blunt, cheeky, in your face, incredibly wonderful human being who is unlike anyone you have ever met before. The book debuts her at around five years old and follows her through to her later adult years, describing every poignant moment of her life as she endures love, heartache, rape, obesity, abuse, depression, and death. You grow to like her childhood innocence and love her adult cynicism. However, please do not mistake this book for a deep, dark endless black hole (astronomy lecture was this morning).  This book tells the story of a life. It is not forced, it is not staged, and it most certainly, is not sympathetic. Much like Dolores herself, the book tells it like it is, granting very few second chances and shining a fierce light on the events of ordinary life most people would rather bury under the carpet. Most importantly, Dolores easily identifies with almost every problem one may encounter during life, which helps to ultimately shape her into one of the most relatable fictional characters that exists in literature today.

The best news? I recently read that the Gods of Cinema have decided to turn this beautiful creation into a major motion picture starring A-lister, Reese Witherspoon. I sincerely hope, wish, and pray that the film does not make a complete crapshoot of this wonderful book, and instead, illuminates it to a greater brilliance than the book has already done for thousand and thousands of people.

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Rare Pic for the Day — Spotlight on Malick’s “New World” & Q’orianka Kilcher

November 7th, 2011 by Otessa · film, New Media, Film, TV, Video, Web, Otessa, otessa ghadar, teen, teen things, Uncategorized, Women In Film

by Otessa

I just love Terrence Malick’s films.  Apparently Malick once told his DP, “imagine your camera is the bird in the moment before it takes flight”. And right there, lies all my admiration and awe… To be a director with such a poetic mind.

Q'orianka Kilcher as Pocahontas in Malick's "New World"

 

And Q’orianka Kilcher gave a tremendous, nuanced performance as Pocahontas. (and she was only 14!) And kudos to Malick & the production team for keeping the love story from ever seeming creepy, which it so easily could have.

Apparenly Q’orianka is now a recurring character on “Sons of Anarchy”, which makes me really regret letting that show fall by the wayside. Now I need to catch up on my viewing.

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What Sex and the City Did For Women of the 90s

October 18th, 2011 by The OJBG Team · 20something, 90's, fashion, teen, teen things, Women In Film

By: Samantha

 

            If you’re a woman between the ages of 18 and 50, you most likely have seen at least one episode of the infamous television series, Sex and the City. Let me premise this post by saying that if you do fall within that age gap and have NOT seen an episode, immediately turn on E! and watch one of the re-runs. Seriously. Please. Just do it. I’m not kidding. But, really, I’m not kidding.

I am an avid fan of the series. It began in 1999 and finished in 2004, spanning over six seasons. It has won seven Emmy Awards and eight Golden Globe Awards and has inspired two major motion pictures. The show is about the lives of four single New York City women and their daily experiences with fashion, careers, sex, relationships, and life in the city that never sleeps. Many of my friends constantly tease me for my borderline obsession with the show. To persuade them otherwise, I began contemplating the reasons exactly why women such as myself have become so engulfed in the show. I determined that Sex and the City was much more than just another television series. It did four major things for women of the 90s and 2000s that continue to resonate in the lives of women today:

1. The show strengthened the role of friendships in women’s lives.

The four main characters are best friends. They treat each other as their own family and, at one point in the series, Samantha makes the famed statement that summarized exactly what the show was about: “Men, babies. It doesn’t matter. We’re soul mates.” Regardless of the men that come in and out of the characters’ lives, their friendships with each other remain. Few television series prior to Sex and the City maintained a plot line that encouraged strong bonds between women over heterosexual relationships. Women could find a positive message about sisterhood in the series and the importance of respecting and growing relationships with friends.

 

2. The show empowered female sexuality.

Yes, a big part of the series is about the four characters experiences in the sack. For a television series, this aspect of the show had never been show before on television. Women had never been portrayed in such a sexual light. I’m sure the show received backlash for this characteristic, but I think it was beneficial for women everywhere to see that a television show embraced the fact that yes, women, just like men, had sex. Sure, male characters were shown having sex on television shows for years prior, but a television series had not existed before Sex and the City that portrayed the female perspective.

 

3. The show encouraged women to pursue their careers.

The four main characters are all career women. Carrie Bradshaw has her own weekly column, Samantha Jones is a public relations executive for A list celebrities and businesses, Charlotte Yorke is an art dealer, and Miranda Hobbes is an ivy-league graduate and lawyer. The four characters always depend on themselves for financial support, rather than looking to the men in their lives for financial assistance (except for the one time that Carrie took money from Mr. Big to buy her apartment because she couldn’t afford to pay for it after Aidan dumped her). They are independent, self-sufficient, intelligent women, which had not been depicted on television a great deal in the 90s and 2000s.

 

4. The show encouraged a positive body image.

When the show first started in 90s, super model Kate Moss had revolutionized the “stick-thin” body type in the fashion industry. However, this image was not carried over to Sex and the City. Yes, the women were attractive and healthy, but they were always shown in the series going out and eating. Sometimes they felt insecure about their appearance and weight (i.e. when Miranda doesn’t want to go out with the girls after being pregnant).  My point is that they were never portrayed as women who obsessed over their appearance and starved themselves to fit into a size 2. They were real women with real body insecurities just like the rest of us. Amen, sista, amen.

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“How I stopped worrying & learned to love 80s teen movies” or “If a ten ton truck kills the both of us, to die by your side would be OK, but it would be heavenly set to this soundtrack.”

September 9th, 2011 by Otessa · 20something, film, music, New Media, Film, TV, Video, Web, Otessa, teen, teen things, Uncategorized, Women In Film

Repo Man

Ladies & Gentlemen the Fabulous Stains

 

 

 

 

 

Night of the Comet

Repo Man

 

 

 

 

OK.

So, I never really needed to learn how to START loving 80s teen movies — or 80s anything. I have some sort of genetic marker guaranteeing my love of them.

And this is not some sort of super-snarky tongue-in-cheek appreciation thereof.  I honestly (heart-on-sleeve) love them.  But so many people lose track of what the decade had to offer, or they watched Xanadu and some aerobics tapes and figured they had it all pegged.  (wrong!)

There is a problem in the world. People are only willing to A). hate on or mock the 80s and its art/culture/music/etc  or  B). appreciate the 80s artforms and culture in a sardonic and ironic way. (ie so not really at all.)

But here’s the thing:  I non-ironically love so much of it.  Oh sure, the mainstream 80s were pretty ridiculous.  But there was so much more to offer.  The “left of the dial” 80s were utterly gush-worthy. So strap on your helmets kids, because I am about to gush.

The music — sigh — like The Smiths, The Field Mice, Aztec Camera, Orange Juice, The Stone Roses, Talulah Gosh, The Pastels, etc etc…  If a ten ton truck crashed into us, to die by your side would be OK, but it would be heavenly set to this music.

Now, let’s talk movies.  Heathers, Pump up the Volume, all of John Hughes, et cetera… well you’ve probably all heard of those before and don’t need to be bored by me telling you how wonderful they are.

But “Ladies & Gentleman the Fabulous Stains”, “Repo Man”, and “Night of the Comet” are some under-appreciated and incredibly DARK, inciteful, culturally reflective, and occasionally hilarious movies.   (Honorable mention goes to “Eating Raoul”)

REPO MAN

Repo Man deals swiftly, acerbically, and hilariously with such topics as: suburban punk rockers, aliens, sushi, cults, boredom, pants-folding, mainstream and fringe-element cultural brain-washing, Scientology, truth, religion, American long-haul car culture, car repossesion (duh) and meth — and is set to a ferocious soundtrack featuring the likes of Iggy Pop, The Plugz, The Circle Jerks, and Black Flag. Damn, does life get any better than this?

Extra Bonuses: Harry Dean Stanton. Emilio Estevez (yes, this is a bonus, jack-ass.)

Best tagline ever: It’s 4am. Do you know where your car is?

The script line that was so good that I wanted to have it every morning for breakfast and simultaneously bemoaned the fact that I hadn’t penned it:

Duke: The lights are growing dim Otto. I know a life of crime has led me to this sorry fate, and yet, I blame society. Society made me what I am.
Otto: That’s bullshit. You’re a white suburban punk just like me.
Duke: Yeah, but it still hurts.

and how about: Debbi: Duke, let’s go do some crimes.
Duke: Yeah. Let’s go get sushi and not pay.

 

LADIES AND GENTLEMAN THE FABULOUS STAINS

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains: Teenage trio start a band — find success and burn out beautifully.

Highlights: Baby-faced Diane Lane playing young punk princess Corrine “Third Degree” Burns. The idea that “all great ideas become co-opted and watered-down”.  The ferocious femininity. The sort of proto-riot-grrl-ness of it all. Cameos by members of The Clash, the Sex Pist0ls, the Tubes, etc… Oh, and BRENT SPINER makes an appearance?! What– bestill my nerdy heart.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NIGHT OF THE COMET

Night of the Comet: The same comet that killed the dinosaurs returns and all the foolish, comet-reveling masses who stay out to party down and watch the comet… oh, well they’re all burnt to a crisp.

Who remains?  Reggie (Regina) video game player extraordinaire, her subversively vacuous sister Sam, and the “hunky last man on Earth” Hector (shout out to Star Trek again, in the form of Robert Beltran…also of 80s cult satire “Eating Raoul” fame).

People hate on “tone switching” a lot. But let me just say that tone switching is not an inherently bad thing. QUITE THE OPPOSITE. However, part of people’s confusion comes from the fact that most of the time the tone-switch-eroo-ing is done poorly.  Here, in “Night of the Comet”, it is pitch perfect.

But let’s talk about Samantha some more.

She’s the jewel in the crown… with her radical vacuity.  Her subversive vacuity.

It makes me want to hand-draw Valentines’ cards.  She roams the post-apocalyptic wasteland of LA in her pep squad uniform. And when her Mac-10 sub-machine jams, she vents: “Daddy would’ve gotten us uzis!”  This brings me to…

The script line that was so good that I wanted to have it every morning for breakfast and simultaneously bemoaned the fact that I hadn’t penned it: Regina Belmont: C’mon Hector, the MAC-10 submachine gun was practically designed for housewives.

and…

Samantha: You were born with an asshole, Doris, you don’t need Chuck.

hooray for cultish 80′s satires

and if you want an even more detailed and delightfully wicked take on cult films… check out this cool girls’ blog: http://houseofselfindulgence.blogspot.com/    I wish I knew her.

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Dear Lemon Lima, hearts & flowers die today

August 31st, 2011 by Otessa · film, teen things, Uncategorized, Women In Film

by Otessa

So this movie caught my eye last night (**thanks Netflix movie-recommender and your “Visually-Striking Coming-of-Age Movies Featuring a Strong Female Lead” **)

…and “Dear Lemon Lima” is so wonderful that I haven’t even finished it and I am blogging about it.

It’s delightfully — unabashedly — girly… so girly that it’s like “fuck yea in-your-face girly”.  It just makes me want to gorge myself on cupcakes, get a sugar high, and break into a hotel swimming pool.

cutesy rabbit poops hearts

And, I love it.  I mean, this movie has cutesy animated rabbits, that poop hearts. Hearts, I tell you.

Plus the cinematography is strong. The production design is alluring. The script makes fine use of the acronym FUBAR.  The whole thing is just so damn charming.  Oh and did I mention it takes place in Fairbanks, Alaska?  Kudos to director Suzi Yoonessi. (And hooray for female directors! And Yoonessi apparently also went to my alma mater, Columbia’s MFA film program.)

Anyways, so,

Anyways, so,

I just wanted to gush some love for Suzi and her movie “Dear Lemon Lima”.

I  wish I had  trapper-keepers

I wish I had Lisa Frank trapper-keepers, because I would bequeath them all to you, Suzi, and then I’d write something really nice on your binder.

**PS  How amazing is the Netflix movie-recommender function?  I actually have a shelf called “Cerebral & Visually-Striking Deep Sea & Submarine Movies”, you know, based on my taste preferences.  I think this is a whole other blog post.

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High School Intern Edition: “Indie”

June 7th, 2011 by The OJBG Team · Blog, film, high school intern edition, New Media, Film, TV, Video, Web, OJBG, Otessa, teen, teen things, teen web series, Uncategorized, webseries, Women In Film

High School Intern Edition features a group of students from the Field School in Washington, DC, that interned with us for two weeks in January.

The first day I started interning at 2020 Productions- I had only a vague notion of what an “Indie Film” was. In fact, I really only had a minimal idea of what “Indie” was at all. That said,( yes I will admit it), to better understand this genre I did both Google and use Wikipedia, (a link for which is included above).

And, I decided that for everyone who might be new to the show, new to web series, and new to the “Indie” genre- I thought it would be valuable to start a discussion.

According to Wikipedia: an indie film is a film that is produced outside of a major film studio; these films are often distinguished by content and style, particular to the artistic message or theory the artist is trying to convey. Further, the marketing of these films is generally characterized by a limited release designed to build word of mouth or to reach small specialty audiences.

However, the longer I’m here the more I’ve realized how bare bones of an assessment that definition is. And that according to these characteristics- “Orange Juice in Bishops Garden”- viewed in 136 countries and now viral- must be doing something right.

And for those of you unfamiliar with the term “viral” it means that these video have spread not by paid publicity or promotion, but by having independent websites pick them up and air them. As of late, episodes of “Orange Juice in Bishops Garden” (particularly those dealing with the Gwen and Sarah’s new relationship) have been picked up and promoted by One More Lesbian, and Shewired.

And anything that promotes female empowerment, self esteem, and acceptance- well, we’re all for it. But in reality, we at 2020 have to ask what is it that demonstrates we’re dealing with material that is worthy of such laud? Because our whole objective is merely to provide truth, mirror life, and create a banging product.

But isn’t that what everyone is aspiring to do?

At least we would think so. Then again, maybe that’s just what inspires people to watch OJBG- this pursuit.

From a conservative perspective there wouldn’t be a hook to naturally draw me into the “Indie” culture, my palate was simply not refined enough. However, there is a hook for me here. The realness of the series, free from iron fist of a bullying studio, draws you in. There is no show of “reality tv” or people trying to portray real life- it simply is real life.

So, where the term “Indie” had once caused my mind to drift towards images of Birkenstocks, moderate facial hair, and hemp- I’m instead interpreting the word to mean something more, something real, something pulsating.

So, for those of you curiously clicking through the OJBG website trying to discover the “hype” that has begun to surround the series: stop clicking and watch. After an episode or two, you may just begin to label yourself as someone who is into “Indie.”

Image via punkgoesindie.com

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