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You know what? I've been sitting here thinking about how incredibly lucky I am to have all of you in my corner. I know I've been a bit of a ghost lately (social media is hard, right?), but every like, comment, and message means the world to me. Speaking of which... how's everyone enjoying this holiday? I keep hearing people joke about needing a vacation from their vacation – you know, that thing where we somehow turn relaxation into another job? (Guilty as charged!) Let's make a pact: today, we're all going to actually chill. No to-do lists. No "productive" relaxation. Just pure, unfiltered downtime. Before I go back to my coffee and definitely-not-checking-emails morning, here's a gentle reminder: life moves pretty fast. Sometimes the best thing we can do is just pause and take it all in. Maybe even literally stop to smell some roses or some flowers, they're blooming like crazy right now! And if not finding some to smell can be fun too, haha. Catch you all soon (and this time I mean it!) Enjoy your day and have a wonderful Labor Day!!! ✨ Hey everyone, hope your day’s going awesome. I’m Isaac “the Fire Hawk” Middleton, and this is the JB&I Show. Today, we’ve finally got something wild to talk about: The Fantastic Four. Seriously, after three swing-and-miss movie attempts—1994, 2005, and 2015—I figured we’d never see a worthy version. Turns out, fourth time’s the charm. They nailed it. This new Fantastic Four movie? It’s the real deal. Top-tier, finally. More on that in a bit.
THE STORY So, here’s the setup: it’s been four years since a freak accident in space turned our heroes into the Fantastic Four. Now they’re celebrities, astronauts, and the world’s go-to defenders. Just as their personal lives start shifting, along comes a cosmic curveball—The Silver Surfer, who rolls up to warn about an even bigger threat: GALACTUS, the planet eater. Suddenly, saving the world is on the clock, and they’re up against the hardest challenge they’ve ever faced. THE FANTASTIC FOUR Let’s get to the heart of the movie: the team. Pedro Pascal steps into Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic. I’ll be honest, I had my doubts—mainly because the man wouldn’t shave his mustache (throwback to Cesar Romero as Joker, right?). But he pulls it off. His Reed is brilliant, distracted by science, and just awkward enough. You can tell Pascal gets the “science guy” thing—he’s got the jargon down, thanks in part to his Mandalorian days. What’s refreshing? Even as the “smartest man alive,” Reed’s not always got all the answers. But the real MVP here is Vanessa Kirby (yep, from The Crown) as Sue Storm, the Invisible Woman. She’s the team’s backbone, both Reed’s wife and the emotional anchor for her brother Johnny and their friend Ben. When Sue’s fired up, you see she’s secretly the powerhouse of the four—and she finally gets the screen time to show it. Ebon Moss-Bachrach (you know him from The Bear) absolutely rocks—pun intended—as Ben Grimm, aka The Thing. The CGI here is next-level: every craggy detail pops, and you can hear the weight in every move or clap, like bricks smashing together. Ben puts on a brave face, but you catch glimpses of the pain that comes from being stuck as a giant orange rock. It’s subtle, but it works. Rounding out the team, Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) brings a new flavor to Johnny Storm, the Human Torch. He’s less of a hothead than in the comics, a little older, a bit more science-minded—but still a media darling and, of course, still girl-crazy. THE SILVER SURFER AND GALACTUS Let’s talk about the most talked-about casting: Julia Garner (Ozark) as the Silver Surfer. Some folks lost it over the gender swap, but honestly? She’s fantastic. The effects on the Surfer’s metallic skin, the way she zips through space like it’s a cosmic ocean—it’s visually stunning. The flying scenes are some of the best in the movie. And then there’s Ralph Ineson (you’ve seen him in Harry Potter and Game of Thrones) as Galactus. This isn’t some weird smoky cloud like in that 2007 movie. This is Galactus as he’s meant to be—massive, awe-inspiring, a true force of nature. He’s not evil, just unstoppable—like getting mad at a hurricane. WRITING AND THE RETRO VIBE One thing I loved? The pacing. It’s not wall-to-wall action, but it never drags. The story is tight, and the whole alternate-1960s aesthetic totally fits. You get that golden-age sci-fi vibe: the clothes, the futuristic Baxter Building, the old-school news broadcasts. I’d bet good money this movie gets Oscar nods for costume and production design. It also captures America’s fascination with science and space, right down to moments that feel like lost Star Trek episodes (which is perfect, honestly, since the Fantastic Four are more explorers than soldiers). THE FINAL VERDICT: WHY IT MATTERS So, the big question: would I watch it again? Absolutely. This is my second favorite popcorn flick of the year (after SINNERS), and it’s a must-see on the biggest screen you can find. People are calling it “a live-action Incredibles”—which is ironic, since The Incredibles basically borrowed everything from the Fantastic Four. No question: this is the best Fantastic Four movie ever made, and honestly, it’s about time. Now, why does getting the Fantastic Four right matter? Because these four are Marvel’s original “experiment.” All those things that make Marvel great—realistic characters, relatable problems, superheroes with actual lives and flaws—it all started with the Fantastic Four. Stan Lee and Jack Kirby broke every rule: no secret identities, real-world settings, pop culture references, superheroes who actually struggle financially and fight like a real family. They were famous, flawed, and sometimes even feared. They paved the way for everything Marvel became. So yeah, I’m pumped they finally got it right. This movie gets the Fire Hawk Seal of Approval and my highest honor, the Gold Star. But enough from me—what did you think? Did you catch it yet? Did it live up to the hype? Or did it miss the mark for you? Let’s hash it out. Let's Talk About It! Bark-Tober? What is that? Bark-Tober is an annual Animal Resource Fair event held by the Sylmar Neighborhood Council. This event is held in October of each year. This year, 2025, the event will be held on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at El Cariso Community Regional Park located at 13100 Hubbard Street, Sylmar, CA 91342
The Bark-Tober committee will lead the charge of the planning and production of the SNC’s annual animal resource fair. The regular Bark-Tober meeting is held on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Meetings are located at the Sylmar Neighborhood Council office, located at 13521 Hubbard Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 (unless otherwise noted on the monthly agenda) Sylmar Neighborhood Council The purpose of the Council is to participate as a body on issues concerning the Sylmar community and on issues regarding the governance of the City of Los Angeles (“City”) in a transparent, inclusive, collaborative, accountable and viable manner. For More information please go to the SNC website. SNC welsomes new and returning members. Event July 24, 2025, 6:30pm at 14940 Osceola Street, Sylmar, Ca 91342. All are welcome to attend. L.A. Comic Con 2025 September 26-28, 2025 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles, CA LACC covers a wide range of pop culture topics, including comic books, film, television, anime, manga, western animation, toys, and video games. The LACC convention features panels, celebrity guests, artist alleys, cosplay competitions, exclusive film screenings, gaming tournaments, and more. LACC was originally founded as Comikaze Expo in 2011 and later rebranded as Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo before becoming Stan Lee's LA Comic Con and finally L.A. Comic Con. Cyndi Lauper Jake Wesley Rogers Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour The icon says goodbye over a pair of nights. Aug 29th - 30th 2025 Gates Open at 6pm In 1983, a relatively unknown singer named Cyndi Lauper put out her debut album, entitled She’s So Unusual. Within two years, she’d be a superstar, tracks like “Time After Time” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” would cement themselves as among the greatest pop songs of the 20th century, and she’d take home her first Grammy. This summer, she waves goodbye, bringing her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour to the Bowl. “I want to celebrate with people,” she recently told Jimmy Kimmel. “Really celebrate with people and make it fun.” Be part of that celebration—and give this legendary pop star her flowers—on a pair of nights this summer. Bachatavibez Fest 2025 Saturday, September 6, 4 - 11pm PDT * 532 South Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 * Refunds up to 7 days before event Dance Your Heart Away Under the Stars! It is a 21 and over event. There is an entry fee. Live performances, Food Venders, Full Bar Access and Parking Onsight while pace is available, there is a parking fee. Last But NOT Least Sylmar has a New Internet Radio Station! The IME iRadio Station is in Sylmar, Ca and bringing you tunes from indie artist and Top 40 list from around the world. To get you ad(s), music, and/or DJ set on the air contact IME iRadio Station on the contact us page or email them at: [email protected] // We look forward to serving you and the community. Thank you so much for your support. This has been at a glance in Sylmar and LA, brought to you by the IME iRadio Staff Hey there, amazing people! 🌟
You know what? I've been sitting here thinking about how incredibly lucky I am to have all of you in my corner. I know I've been a bit of a ghost lately (social media is hard, right?), but every like, comment, and message means the world to me. Speaking of which... how's everyone enjoying this holiday? I keep hearing people joke about needing a vacation from their vacation – you know, that thing where we somehow turn relaxation into another job? (Guilty as charged!) Let's make a pact: today, we're all going to actually chill. No to-do lists. No "productive" relaxation. Just pure, unfiltered downtime. Before I go back to my coffee and definitely-not-checking-emails morning, here's a gentle reminder: life moves pretty fast. Sometimes the best thing we can do is just pause and take it all in. Maybe even literally stop to smell some roses or some flowers, they're blooming like crazy right now! And if not finding some to smell can be fun too, haha. Catch you all soon (and this time I mean it!) Enjoy your day and have a wonderful Independence Day!!! ✨ Hey there, amazing people! 🌟
You know what? I've been sitting here thinking about how incredibly lucky I am to have all of you in my corner. I know I've been a bit of a ghost lately (social media is hard, right?), but every like, comment, and message means the world to me. Speaking of which... how's everyone enjoying this holiday? I keep hearing people joke about needing a vacation from their vacation – you know, that thing where we somehow turn relaxation into another job? (Guilty as charged!) Let's make a pact: today, we're all going to actually chill. No to-do lists. No "productive" relaxation. Just pure, unfiltered downtime. Before I go back to my coffee and definitely-not-checking-emails morning, here's a gentle reminder: life moves pretty fast. Sometimes the best thing we can do is just pause and take it all in. Maybe even literally stop to smell some roses or some flowers, they're blooming like crazy right now! And if not finding some to smell can be fun too, haha. Catch you all soon (and this time I mean it!) Enjoy your day and have a wonderful Mermorial Day!!! ✨ Hey there, amazing people! 🌟
You know what? I've been sitting here thinking about how incredibly lucky I am to have all of you in my corner. I know I've been a bit of a ghost lately (social media is hard, right?), but every like, comment, and message means the world to me. Speaking of which... how's everyone enjoying this holiday? I keep hearing people joke about needing a vacation from their vacation – you know, that thing where we somehow turn relaxation into another job? (Guilty as charged!) Let's make a pact: today, we're all going to actually chill. No to-do lists. No "productive" relaxation. Just pure, unfiltered downtime. Before I go back to my coffee and definitely-not-checking-emails morning, here's a gentle reminder: life moves pretty fast. Sometimes the best thing we can do is just pause and take it all in. Maybe even literally stop to smell some roses or some flowers, they're blooming like crazy right now! And if not finding some to smell can be fun too, haha. Happy Mother's Day! Catch you all soon (and this time I mean it!) Enjoy your day and have a wonderful Mother's Day!!! ✨ Hello friends, fans, and family! 🌟
Listen, I know your social feeds are probably full of "new year, new me" posts and people doing hot yoga while drinking green juice or whatever. But for real though - 2025's looking kinda wild. We've got movies dropping that'll make your wallet cry, shows that'll have you ghosting your friends for a weekend binge, and video games that'll make your PlayStation sound like it's about to achieve liftoff. And yeah, I'm trying to be everywhere at once like I've got Doctor Strange powers or something. But let's be honest - my bank account is giving me that "we need to talk" energy. So maybe I'll have to pick my battles (and by battles, I mean which streaming service I'm actually gonna pay for this month). Stay cool, stay broke, stay streaming! P.S. If anyone's got a Netflix password they wanna share... I'm just saying... 😏 Impact-Site-Verification: 8f31036b-808a-4d5f-a9ae-3e453fc4122d Welcome to 2025!
A NEW: A New Start A NEW DAY A NEW Month A NEW Year Support the stream: ashttps://streamlabs.com/8010az Join this channel to get access to perks: / @imeytc Checkout the Team Fire Hawk Website: http://teamfirehawk.com Join me for a good discussion and/or good music. * https://linktr.ee/isaacm28 1) http://www.midind-ime.com 2) https://myfitwatch.net 3) @IMEYTC Baby!!! You are AWESOME! Never forget that. #YouTubeBlack #isaacm #lofimsuic #talkshow #music #isaacmiddleton #calmingmusic #teamfirehawk #enjoymusic #teamfirehawkelite #middleton #isaacm #myfitwatch #imiddletonentertainment #EnjoyMusic #LofiChillMusic #IMEMusic #IsaacM #iamcme #SAGAFTRAstrong #sagaftramember Have a wonderful and awesome Christmas!
Remember and be thankful. Support the stream: ashttps://streamlabs.com/8010az Join this channel to get access to perks: / @imeytc Checkout the Team Fire Hawk Website: http://teamfirehawk.com Join me for a good discussion and/or good music. * https://linktr.ee/isaacm28 1) http://www.midind-ime.com 2) https://myfitwatch.net 3) @IMEYTC Baby!!! You are AWESOME! Never forget that. #YouTubeBlack #isaacm #lofimsuic #talkshow #music #isaacmiddleton #calmingmusic #teamfirehawk #enjoymusic #teamfirehawkelite #middleton #isaacm #myfitwatch #imiddletonentertainment #EnjoyMusic #LofiChillMusic #IMEMusic #IsaacM #iamcme #SAGAFTRAstrong #sagaftramember In the heart-pumping world of superheroes, it's not often you get a
glimpse behind the mask. Enter "Card Game," a short film that dares to ask: what happens when three heroes swap spandex for a friendly game of cards? This isn't your grandma's canasta. Through the deals and reveals, we peel back the layers on these larger-than-life figures. Think less "Avengers Assemble," more "Avengers Unplugged." The Dream Team Behind the Heroics As the mastermind behind "Card Game," I'm Isaac Middleton. And I'm not about to pull a Kanye – but I've got to give it up for the ridiculously talented folks who made this flick possible. Desiree Choy: The Triple Threat with a Heart of Gold Born and raised in San Francisco, Desiree isn't just an actress – she's a singer-songwriter, author, and all-around powerhouse. With credits like "13 Reasons Why" and "Card Game" under her belt, this lady's got range. Oh, and she's got pipes too – check out her track "Baby When It's Time". Working with Desiree? It's like having your own personal ray of sunshine on set. Justin Cabanting: The Man of Many Hats (and Accents) Justin's got that X-factor – you know, the thing that makes you want to watch him do his laundry. As an actor, model, stuntman, and voice talent, he's done it all. And with his SAG-AFTRA card in hand, he's just getting started. This Filipino/Hawaiian dynamo brings the heat every time. Bonus points: he's also a sound engineer, so he's got the skills to match that charisma. Melisa Lopez: The Veteran with a Fresh Vibe Hailing from the Bronx (the real one, not the zoo), Melisa's been bitten by the acting bug since she was a tiny Dorothy in a school play. Now, this Puerto Rican powerhouse is taking names. With a can-do attitude and a willingness to roll up her sleeves, Melisa's your go-to gal both in front of and behind the camera. She's the secret weapon your production never knew it needed. Dwight Taylor: The Mad Genius Dwight's like that one friend who's good at everything. Acting, DP work, sound – the man's a Swiss Army knife. With a resume boasting titles like "From the Mad Genius Mind of Devin" and "So Dead," he's clearly got a knack for the dramatic. And the best part? He brings that A-game every single time. Andrew Johnston: The Man Behind the Magic In the shadows of every great film is a cinematographer who gets it. Andrew's your guy. As a DP, editor, and cameraman, he's the one making everyone look good. Think of him as the film's secret ingredient – a little AJ makes everything pop. And Yours Truly... Okay, okay, I know – it sounds cheesy to toot your own horn. But hey, someone's got to wrap this up. As an actor, singer, songwriter, and author, I'm just happy to be along for the ride with this incredible crew. So if you're looking for some serious talent to elevate your next project, give these folks a shout. Trust me, you won't regret it. |
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