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Depeche Mode at The Hollywood Bowl

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 2:53PM / Members only

I finally fulfilled my dream of seeing Depeche Mode live in concert! Hollywood Bowl. Cool August night in my city. Epic show. Unforgettable two hours of timeless alt-rock by this trio of legends. Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, and Andrew Fletcher were in top form, and I'm thrilled that they played many of my favorites.

Some highlights:

Question of Lust:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBOi-LHjwm0

Personal Jesus:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFyslRYF1aQ

Credit to the posters for these awesome videos.

Vive Depeche Mode!
Ana.

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Never Can Say Goodbye

Sunday, Jun 28, 2009 12:25PM / Members only

And when the groove is dead and gone
You know that love survives
So we can rock forever.

Michael Jackson will always be an integral part of the soundtrack of my childhood. I was gutted when I learned of the news of his untimely death. He was a megastar in every sense of the word and earned every accolade bestowed on him. There have been, and probably always will be, myriad imitators, none of whom have come close to the magnitude of talent and showmanship exhibited by MJ.

"Thriller," the album, is about as perfect as any rock album can be. I like 7 of the 9 songs on that album (usually, I'm happy when I like 3 songs off any LP), which says a lot about that album. It still remains the top-selling album of all time, and with good reason.

I have so many favorites from him (both with the Jackson 5 and as a solo artist). Here are a few:

"Never Can Say Goodbye:

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGodc6XtsG4

"Got to Be There:

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1m4ddUY4pc

"The Girl Is Mine"

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y96mdVTMByk

If I had to pick one favorite, this would be it:

"Rock with You"

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hK3Y1Ehv9c

Finally, this song breaks my heart every time I hear it (FYI, Charlie Chaplin wrote the music, but Jackson's rendition is the best I've heard):

"Smile"
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HsJ7CgmIVM

Thank you, Michael.

Ana.

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The con man of cinema

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 3:34AM / Members only

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C'est le printemps!

Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 6:48AM / Members only

And the spring chicks are hatching all sorts of plans and tomfoolery...

Happy first day of spring,
Ana.

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A Simple Plan

Thursday, Feb 19, 2009 11:00AM / Members only

Pre-Spidey Sam Raimi directed a brill movie called A Simple Plan, which is another one of my underrated rental picks. I saw this film in theaters when it first came out and recently saw it again on the telly. Billy Bob Thornton's performance slays me. Bill Paxton and Bridget Fonda are also good in it. The film is a carefully constructed, taut thriller that poses a moral question that would apply to most, if not all, of us. What would you do if you found four million buckaroos in a downed plane? And if it's dirty money to begin with, could you possibly purify it by putting it to what you deem to be good use? Is that ample justification? Or does it become an albatross to bear for the rest of your life?

I've always wondered what cops and DEA agents actually do to confiscated drugs and money once they're no longer needed as evidence. Let them fester in the evidence locker? Flush them down the commode? Auction 'em off for charity or the policemen's ball? Probably best not to know. "Ignorance is bliss" would apply.

Yeah, so go rent A Simple Plan. It's a real gem of a movie.

Off to make some pasta,
Ana.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn81aL59Bjg

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elle75
posted on Wednesday, Apr 15, 2009 2:42PM [Report]

You're welcome....although I didn't do anything to deserve a thanks :-) How have you been? Haven't seen you blog for sometime...busy is good I hope!

Have a great week.
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fwei
posted on Saturday, Apr 11, 2009 10:20AM [Report]

Ana im jus walk around see u r here or not....cheers.
Ana Marie Ramos
posted on Monday, Mar 23, 2009 12:46PM

Thanks, cfl1116! Same to you.
cfl1116
posted on Saturday, Mar 21, 2009 4:18PM [Report]

keep up the good work... Ana
make most of your days with alot fun and happiness.
Dax Phelan
posted on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 4:16PM [Report]

Start doing your research. I googled "laser tattoo removal" and found the following site for you: http://www.drtattoff.com/

My guess is that it'll run you about $75, give or take, and it's gonna hurt like a son of a bitch.

Enjoy.
Dax Phelan
posted on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 4:14PM [Report]

Yeah, I could, but I think the left would look so much better. You're toast.
Ana Marie Ramos
posted on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 4:09PM

Ha! I've had mine planned since college. You know, you can always put yours on your right arm. :)
Dax Phelan
posted on Tuesday, Feb 10, 2009 3:59PM [Report]

I still can't believe you stole my tattoo idea. You realize I'm going to have to have you murdered now, right?
eric1094
posted on Saturday, Jan 24, 2009 8:53PM [Report]

happy new year!
fwei
posted on Thursday, Dec 25, 2008 9:24PM [Report]

Cheers, Merry Christmas.
Wendy Cheng
posted on Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 11:25AM [Report]

There is that interesting idea out there that whereas Bush was the tyrant, Obama is going to be even more of tyrant, and he's "allowed" to be. Interesting to see this whole thing from that perspective, as well...
eric1094
posted on Thursday, Sep 18, 2008 8:02PM [Report]

good job.
liumingshiming
posted on Sunday, Jun 29, 2008 2:05PM [Report]

Hello, nice to meet you
Ana Marie Ramos
posted on Saturday, Mar 22, 2008 11:53AM

Hi, Mark. I hope to, in the near future. Thanks.
Mark Allen
posted on Saturday, Mar 22, 2008 9:48AM [Report]

Ana - will you be posting some video of your work?
Ana Marie Ramos
posted on Thursday, Feb 7, 2008 3:55PM

Thanks, same to you!
rottendoubt
posted on Wednesday, Feb 6, 2008 7:03PM [Report]

Happy Chinese New Year! =D
Robert Vicencio
posted on Friday, Jan 4, 2008 10:15AM [Report]

G'day Ana Marie!

Just became your fan! ;o) Great to meet you on AnD! Maybe bump into in real life one day! It's a small world! Keep ROCKING and all the best for 2008!
vivo
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Happy 2008! May the new year be filled with Love, Peace & Happiness for you and your love ones. Cheers! =)
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posted on Wednesday, Dec 26, 2007 9:27PM [Report]

Very delighted to your space.You may say that Chinese?
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A summa cum laude graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned a B.A...
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A summa cum laude graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she earned a B.A. degree in Film and Television, Ana Marie Ramos began her career at actress-director-producer Jodie Foster's production company, Egg Pictures, where she worked in the development department. She first gained recognition in late 1999 as one of the recipients of the prestigious Samuel Goldwyn Award, the same distinction given to auteurs such as Francis Ford Coppola. She has also received the Hollywood Radio & Television Society's International Broadcasting Award and honorable mentions from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Nicholl Fellowship in Writing and the Paramount Pictures/Chesterfield Writers Film Project Fellowship. Since then, Ramos has written, co-directed, and co-produced the feature political documentary, "Coming Full Circle" (2000) for Shooting Star Productions, as well as short-form television scripts. She went on to write over two dozen feature screenplays, including "Compton Crusaders" (2000) for Original Film, "Cash Money" (2002) for Energy Entertainment, "The Trade" (2002) for Flatiron Films, and "Mindcrime" (2003) for Universal Studios. Currently, she is in advanced pre-production on her directorial feature, "Seed of Contention," and is developing a documentary for Leaudouce Films. She resides in Los Angeles.
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