Cee-Lo's Redemption

Yesterday, I wrote about the awesomeness of "Fuck You" by Cee Lo Green.  This afternoon I was delighted to find that the staff at the Dallas Observer have mashed the song with worthy movie scenes. My favorite mash-up happens to be from the Shawshank Redemption :

Cee-Lo's Shawshank Redemption from Dallas Observer on Vimeo.

Other "worthy" movies include Say Anything and Dirty Dancing, but nothing embodies the spirit of "Fuck You" than the Shawshank mash-up.  Specifically, the mash-up features the scene where Andy sneaks into an office to play some music over the PA system for his fellow inmates. Those few moments of bliss are important, even though he knows he'll end up in solitary confinement for the incident. However, instead of the Marriage of Figaro, the inmates get "Fuck You," a song that perhaps is better equipped to highlight the feelings of life-with-out-parole inmates.

An Awesome Blossom Song

Every now and then an artist releases a song that is just awesome. "Fuck You" by Cee Lo Green (of Crazy and Closet Freak fame) is that song this summer. It's catchy and has great lyrics. Plus it's about something many of us can relate to: seeing your ex move on.
My favorite verse:
And although there's pain in my chest
I still wish you the best with a...
FUCK YOU!
Yeah I'm sorry, I can't afford a Ferrari,
but that don't mean I can't get you there.
I guess he's an Xbox, and I'm more Atari
but the way you play your game aint fair.

What's For Dinner?

I was born in England a country that appreciates barley, especially during summer. My mom has made sure our love of barley continued in the United States, so last night she helped me make some barley stew.


Do you cook with barley? Have a dish from the "home country" you still  cook? Let me know in the comments and check out my recipe for barley stew after the jump.

La Prima Portata

If the first course (“la prima portata”) determines the meal, can the same be said about the first post?

My name is Neha, and I've created Crooked Concinnity to explore the intersections of life, especially when it comes to art. Art in the most liberal sense, from performance art to the art of cooking.

I'm a recent college grad, and like many people my age (22) I'm seeking gainful employment. Home for now is Boston, although I've lived in Washington DC, New Jersey, and London.



My likes/interests are eclectic and strong, something I’m proud of:

• (Fine) Art: Impressionism, surrealism, portrait/landscape photography (Monet, Dali, Ansel Adams, etc)
  
• Books: contemporary fiction and memoirs (Jhumpa Lahiri, David Sedaris, Jeffrey Eugenides)
  
• Dance: Contemporary/modern dance and “ethnic” dance (Pilobolous, Kathak, Savion Glover)
  
• Movies: Disney Movies, satirical comedies (Beauty and the Beast, Thank You For Smoking, The Princess Bride)
  
• Music: Pop, rock, and 90s music (Darren Hayes, Jack’s Mannequin, Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson)
  
• TV: Drama, a good comedy, and the occasional reality show (Battlestar Galactica, The Daily Show, Mad Men, Top Chef, True Blood, The West Wing)
  
• Travel: I love exploring new places, and most recently have explored India, Turkey, Syria, and Northern California.
  

If you really want to get to know me check out my personal website.
I’m excited to see where this blog takes me!