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Talking with talent is always a highlight, you get to hear all the juicy behind the scenes gossip and their feelings on the film. During the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tells No Tales press junket we interviewed the talented Javier Bardem about his role as Captain Salazar & a little about the first time he met Johnny Depp…you don’t want to miss that story!
Let’s jump right into the Q & A session with Javier!
Q. I want to know how long it took you to get makeup every day & How was it talking through the black goo coming out of your mouth?
A. It took Javier Three hours to get into makeup…“The goo was a liquid. They told me it was supposed to be like chocolate, chocolate my ass. That taste worse than that and they were supposed to put it on the teeth. I said give me that, so I drunk it and then I went to play the first scene, I think it was with Geoffrey Rush and it starts to pour out of my mouth and he was very disgusted.”
Javier’s Thoughts on Captain Salazar
“I thought it was like rage pouring out. It’s not blood. It’s like the rage of the character coming out, like something more physical, like a bull. I’d always thought the character was like a bull, like a wounded bull with the blood and moving like it’s wounded and breathing like it’s out of breath and with a very strong idea for revenge.”
Q. With all that makeup packed on your face and really intense emotions during the film, was it difficult to portray the emotions through all of that makeup?
A. “That was one of my concerns to see if my facial expression can go through the mask, but these guys won the Oscar for “Mad Max”, and they did an amazing job. Once I had the mask on the face, I realized that I could express myself through it, which is important.”
Q. How did you become involved in the project?
A. “I got involved back then, 2010, because Penelope was shooting “Pirates 4″ so I went to the set in Hawaii, a beautiful place and I was very envious. I was very jealous because I was seeing all this amazing production taking place, the water, the special effects, the boat, the sword fighting. I wanted to be one of those. So, I said to Jerry, Jerry please, give me a job. He called me five years after and I was so surprised and honored because as a movie goer, I love the franchise.”
Javier Thoughts on Captain Salazar
“I thought it was this great thing about one same character played in two ways, he’s alive and it’s all about pride and it’s all about honor and when he’s dead he’s all about betrayal and pain and revenge.”
Q. Whenever you saw yourself, like after all the CGI was put in, I mean the finished project is absolutely amazing, can you tell us about what that was like?
A. Because I was working a little bit on the darkness with the hair, they showed me some pictures and videos and it was like yeah, right, looks great but how is it going to look like at the end. The floating hair was an idea that the directors brought and I thought okay, but what do you mean, floating hair, like a troll? Then little by little, they were bringing all these drawings and concepts and I was amazed by it.
When asked if he pulled any inspiration from other villains he’s played his answer was a surprising NO! He was actually inspired by the idea of a wounded animal (a bull) because in those times the Spanish army was very powerful in the seas and the captains were all from the south of Spain where the flamingo & bullfighting culture belongs.
Fun Facts:
Javier played rugby
Javier met Johnny Depp in 1999 in Vera Cruz, Mexico doing a movie called “Before Night Falls” by Julian Schnabel.
“Johnny played a Drag Queen in “Before Night Falls” & when I saw this beautiful blonde hair and a beautiful ass. I said that’s a beautiful ass, and they said it’s Johnny’s, it’s a beautiful ass. I don’t care!”
Javier on Johnny Depp
“He’s so funny to watch and he will do and say anything and he will be brilliant so I had to cut sometimes the scene because I was laughing I cannot hate you, but he’s a great colleague and a beautiful guy.”
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The next adventure in the Anthology series of Star Wars films will be directed by Christopher Miller and Phil Lord, whose credits include the critically acclaimed The LEGO Movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, 21 Jump Street and 22 Jump Street. Among the most sought-after filmmakers working today, the two have proven a formidable duo in film and television and are looking forward to applying their unique sensibilities to the Star Wars Universe.
“This is the first film we’ve worked on that seems like a good idea to begin with. We promise to take risks, to give the audience a fresh experience, and we pledge ourselves to be faithful stewards of these characters who mean so much to us. This is a dream come true for us. And not the kind of dream where you’re late for work and all your clothes are made of pudding, but the kind of dream where you get to make a film with some of the greatest characters ever, in a film franchise you’ve loved since before you can remember having dreams at all” said Miller and Lord.
The screenplay is written by Lawrence Kasdan and Jon Kasdan. The Han Solo Anthology Film story focuses on how young Han Solo became the smuggler, thief, and scoundrel whom Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi first encountered in the cantina at Mos Eisley.
Lawrence Kasdan, the writer and director known for Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Big Chill and Grand Canyon, is familiar to Star Wars fans for having co-written the screenplays for The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens. His son Jon Kasdan wrote and directed The First Time, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and In the Land of Women, as well as writing for the television series Freaks and Geeks and Dawson’s Creek.

How many times have you pulled out your phone to take a selfie and the lighting is just aweful? Your picture end up coming out dark and pretty unattractive? I know, as most people now days, I use my cell phone as my sole camera, especially when taking selfies with the boys! The LuMee has helped to fix that problem! This amazing phone case lights up around face so that you can take a selfie anywhere, without worrying about the lighting!
The LuMee case is easy to put on and remove if you want to – but the case is a solid, protective case in itself. It’s not very bulky and fits the iPhone perfectly. There is an on/off swtich on the back of the case and it comes with a charger so you can charge it if the battery gets low. Fear of unattractive photos are a thing of the past!
The LuMee come in iPhone 5/5s, 6/6Plus, & Samung S5. They come in 5 colors: Black, White, Orchid, Nantucket Red, & Periwinkle…so you are sure to find one that fits your personality.
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There’s nothing like taking off on a road trip, top down on your mustang convertible, the cool wind in your perfectly done hair and belting out some of your favorite tunes…okay, okay, in reality it’s more like loading up the mini van and turning on the AC that mildly blows the baby hairs from the sides of your messily pulled back ponytail. In the end, it doesn’t matter which way you take your road trips, the perfect planned playlist is needed every time!
We’ve all made them…Playlists get us in the mood and give us the feels. You can create them for just about anything you want…
college study jam sessions…no? Just me?
Babies nap time, Evening Run (or walk if you are old like me), House Cleaning and so on…So if you haven’t made your road trip playlist yet what on earth are you waiting for?!
These are my 21 Must Have Sing Along Road Trip Songs:
“Shut Up and Drive” by Rihanna
“Mustang Sally” by Wilson Pickett
“Hit the Road Jack” by Ray Charles
“Everyday Is a Winding Road” by Sheryl Crow
“Scar Tissue” by Red Hot Chili Peppers
“Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman
“I Drove All Night” by Cyndi Lauper
“Drive My Car” by The Beatles
“Day Tripper” by The Beatles
“Ticket to Ride” by The Beatles
“Running on Empty” by Jackson Browne
“California” by Phantom Planet
“Life Is a Highway” cover by Rascal Flatts
“Radar Love” by Golden Earring
“Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
“Born to Be Wild” by Steppenwolf
“Route 66” by Chuck Berry
“Take It Easy” by the Eagles
“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd
“Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
I’m singing parts of each of them as I type this…ok just because it’s in my head now….
Please tell me you’ve heard of these people! We can’t be friends if you haven’t…I’m still in shock at the younger twitter universe saying…
Kanye is going to make this unknown artist (Sir Paul McCartney) Famous…sigh (face palm)
I’ve recently heard about this peer-to-peer car rental network, called Turo, where some of the renters will leave their CDs, custom playlist or an aux cord for their rentee to enjoy! I listen to just about anything…I say just about because I do draw lines…So someone leaving me their CDs or playlist would be an adventure all in its own! New car, new songs, new trip…LETS GO! Would you rent a car from a peer-to-peer service?
What songs do you or would you put in your playlist?

As most of you know I have been trying to lose like 50 pounds through the past year with little luck. I mostly walk with the stroller but there are days when I like to jog. I have several different sport bras, but none of them support me the way I need for jogging let alone running like I would like. They are all your typical cotton sports bra that you can find in any mass merchandiser. I was searching the Internet one day and came across some really cute ones…but was unsure if they would support like I need, but thought I would give them a try anyways.
The adorable & fashionable bra’s I found were from Valleau Apparel. The best part is they don’t just have bras, they have pants and tank tops and a few other things. All the colors and designs are fun and fashionable. There are many styles to choose from and I will show a few pics so you get the idea. All pictures that I provide that are not of me, are from the Valleau Apparel site with their permission.
Valleau Apparel was founded in February 2013 by Katie Valleau. As a former NCAA gymnast she decided there was a market for quality active wear that was as unique as the person wearing it. The line is not focused on one particular activity, its diversity is what makes it different. Each piece has a different story behind it and really allows the person wearing it to show off their own style. Wear it by itself to a Zumba class or under a backless shirt for a nice evening out!
Valleau Apparel prides itself on being different from our competitors. Katie designs all of the pieces herself in sunny San Diego and carefully chooses the materials she knows will compliment a women best. All of the manufacturing is done in California and we are proud to be supplying jobs to Americans!
First off I love the fit! It fits well with little bulging fat..lol..those of you know what I’m talking about know how important that is! The material is a silky double lined fabric so you feel sexy and well covered. They really keep you in too..that’s truly the important part, isn’t it!? Fashion is one thing, but if you come popping out every time you run, it’s not worth it! So to finally find a fashionable sport bra that holds in my girls (and I’m a DD) I’m sticking with it!
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