Monthly Archives: November 2013

“Salinger” and Salinger

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: A life-of-Salinger documentary, directed by Shane Salerno, recently became available on Netflix Instant. It’s called simply “Salinger.” I took a chance on it. For a movie about a writer who was active for only 25 years, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Movies, Politics and Economics | Tagged documentaries, Film, Holden Caulfield, J.D. Salinger, James Dean, John F. Kennedy, movies, Shane Salerno, The Catcher in the Rye | 21 Comments

Jazz Clubs on 52nd Street in New York City, 1948

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Commercial art, Music, Photography | Tagged history, jazz, neon, New York City | Leave a comment

L.A.’s Chinatown

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Went downtown for a Dodger game, but I got there early so I spent a couple hours wandering around Chinatown, which is at the base of Chavez Ravine. Although this area dates from 1938, it’s technically L.A.’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Photography | Tagged Chinatown, Chinese religion, Los Angeles, Thien Hau Temple, Vietnamese religion | 3 Comments

The Beach Boys’ Fifth Studio Album: Shut Down Volume 2

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Sax von Stroheim

Sax von Stroheim writes: The Beach Boys’ second Hot Rod Album.

Posted in Music | Tagged California, music criticism, Southern California Teenage Life, The Beach Boys | Leave a comment

Parking Structures

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Calder Loth wants to know: Why are so many of our urban parking structures so damned ugly? Great passage: “These vapid works of naked engineering are little more than concrete shelving to store our vehicles, blaring the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged architecture, Calder Loth, parking structures, Santa Barbara, urbanism | 4 Comments

Linkage

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: A terrific overview of the U.S.’s history (and challenges) with immigration. One-stop reading for those who want to get up to speed quickly on the topic. The sad tale of Bodli Joensen, a Danish porn performer who … Continue reading →