Modern Bear’s “Bearodies” of some famous horror films featured in HIM Magazine
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Photos by John Paschal
Art Direction by Dave Griff
Hi Chris!
What’s your idea of a perfect date?
“A perfect date for me would be working out together and a nice dinner afterwards…. And if the chemistry is right, cuddling on the couch with a movie.”
How would you describe your personal interior design style?
“Earth tone colors…Browns, greens.”
What kind of music do you listen to?
“I have a very eclectic taste in music. My favorite genre would be classic rock but I love jazz, country, pop, classical, R&B and hip hop as well. Some of my favorite artist and groups are:
Amy Winehouse, Fleetwood Mac, Eagles, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Ratt, John Mayer, Lauryn Hill, Rod Stewart, Sam Smith, Led Zepplin, The Doors, Annie Lennox, Hozier, U2, Patty Griffin, Milky Chance, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Ray LaMontagne, Pharrell, Jay-Z, Nas, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, Abba, Martina McBride, Alanis Morrisette, Celine Dion, Drake, Eric Clapton, Bob Marley, Macklemore, Sade, Corrine Bailey Ray, Chris Young, Billy Currington, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, James Morrison, Van Morrison, The Police, Billy Joel, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Foreigner, Lupe Fiasco, Stix, Dave Matthews Band, Chicago, The Beatles, Rollin Stones, James Taylor. Ok, ill stop here but the list goes on.”
Location: Atlanta,Georgia
Height: 5’10
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Sign: Pisces
Fitness Routine:
“Not a gym rat, but I work out 4-5 times a week. My workouts consist of crossfit, basketball, Push and pull workouts, etc.”
Occupation:
“Full time student now, but my background is in law enforcement.
Ex-military – US NAVY.”
Hobbies:
“Shooting pool (I play in a few pool leagues), travel, going to sporting events, (I’m a sports fanatic), going to concerts, listening to live bands, and writing.”
Guilty Pleasure Snack: “Soft oatmeal raisin cookies, with vanilla ice cream (don’t judge me. lol).”
TV Faves: “The Voice, Modern Family, Empire, oh and of course anything on ESPN. Lol”
Last good movie you saw:
“The last good movie I saw was Officer and a Gentleman with Richard Gere. I’ve seen this movie at least a hundred times. But I never get tired of it and yes I keep tissue close by. lol It’s an emotional movie for me. Good story line and I can relate to a lot in this movie.
The most recent movie I saw that was great is Focus with Will Smith. Good to see him come back with a good movie after the last few terrible ones he did.”
Turn Ons:
“Honest humble men, natural masculinity, nothing forced. Salt and Pepper, nice eyes, a guy who’s not afraid to show true emotions and feelings.”
Turn Offs: “Conceited, Arrogant, Self-Absorbed Men.”
Personal Statement: “Very simple quote but it’s my golden rule: Be good to yourself and others.”
Photos by David Dudar Photography
A portfolio of vintage modern in “Halloween” colors…
Meet Mid Century Modernists John & Frank from Palm Springs, with pieces featuring the Art Of John Murasky : http://www.johnmurasky.com/
Hi John & Frank,
How did you guys meet?
“We met back in May of 1996, on AOL! Can you believe it? We met in the “Bears 4 Bears” chat room. We would chat online daily, but that evolved into daily phone calls, which made for some very expensive phone bills, since I lived in the Los Angeles area, and Frank was in Salem, MA.
We would actually watch movies on the phone. We would sync up the movies, on each end, and watch the whole thing over the phone! We would also send each other little gifts using the same cardboard box. I don’t know how many trips that little box made across the country, but we still have it! Sickening, I know. We finally had our first in-person meet at Walt Disney World in October of 1996. Frank eventually moved to CA in 1999.”
Do you have common interests?
“We both love mid-century modern design, classic movies from the 30s through the 60s…let’s see… what else… classic cars, cooking, classic disco, cartoons, animation, sci-fi, UFOs, ghosts, history,
and of course, the city we live in, Palm Springs!”
Do you each have an interest that the other has none in?
“We actually share pretty much all of our interests, but often one likes something to a higher degree than the other. Cars, for instance, is Frank’s big love. He knows all the models, makes, what they originally came with, what color they came in… I just think they’re cool and pretty. The opposite might be true for cartoons and animation.”
What’s the secret to your successful relationship?
“One word… Communication! We always tell each other what we’re feeling, what’s going on, all that.”
Any advice for a dating couple?
“We would say, be open to all possibilities. It always makes me laugh when you hear guys saying “I’d never date a guy who does this, or looks like this, or is into that.” I just think they’re narrowing the field too much. They might miss out on the love of their lives because of one tiny thing. Or, they have this impossible laundry list of expectations, that no one will ever live up to.”
Thanks John & Frank! Cheers from the Modern Bears!
