Buddy Beaverhausen's Random Thoughts: Birthday Wishes to Steven Seagal

Our '80s action heroes are getting old. Sly, Arnie and Steven Seagal, 64 today.

Seagal has never turned in a credible performance in his life. That's unlike his contemporaries All three are Republicans. I guess that goes along with machismo in this country.

But the 6'4" (and now 64) Seagal fell from grace some time ago. His spotlight dimmed. Well, actually it went out completely.

Seagal's talents were kickboxing and posing with a pistol. That only goes so far, methinks. Some of his later work went direct to video, justifiably. An Aikido master, he should have tried for a tv series. Maybe he did but nobody was interested however.

SS later romanced and praised Russia's Vladimir Putin and his policies of repression  He is no friend to the gay community or to Democrats. Or, generally, anyone left of Mussolini!

But happy birthday, anyhow, you big lug!. We see you've gotten pudgy in your old age. Have some more cake today and enjoy it!

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Video Beaverhausen: Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet

How do you make a film about The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran's book of pithy platitudes? Basically, you don't.

This book, first published in 1923, regained popularity during the 1960s and early '70s. I was introduced to it during my early college years.

In 2014, it was released as an animated film with voices supplied by Liam Neeson, Salma Hayek, Frank Langella, John Krasinski and Alfred Molina among others.

It tells an intriguing story about Gibran's exile and move from Syria ~ where his work was considered "dangerous" ~ to New York City.

This is a good film for enlightened families to watch together. I totally endorse catching this on video or download.

Halloween Countdown 2015: Hot Blood ~ Soul Dracula

Here's a wacky little disco ditty from the "70s.

This song's been on my Halloween Countdown every year. This is the first year, I believe, that I included the music video.

For your enjoyment; another great one for your Halloween party this year!