Monthly Archives: January 2014

Village Du Jour

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

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

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“Blacula”

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Early blaxploitation, directed by William Crain and starring William Marshall as an 18th century African prince who, bitten by Count Dracula, wakes up in 1971 L.A. It’s a surprisingly straightfaced movie — far less of a spoof … Continue reading →

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A Photo 4 the Day

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: My son in a selfie. Prague, 2011.

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The Camera Loves …

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: …Dutch actress Lotte Verbeek, best known for indie film Nothing Personal, and as Giulia “La Bella” Farnese in Showtime’s The Borgias.

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Happy Birthday Karel Čapek

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Domin: Ah now, young Rossum; that was the start of a new age. After the age of research came the age of production. He took a good look at the human body and he saw straight away … Continue reading →

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Three Voyeurs in Closets

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: [NSFW so I’ve hidden the post beneath the fold.]

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Village Du Jour

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

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

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Divas

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Bessie Smith appeared in only this one movie; it has an all-black cast and runs 16 minutes. Whatever one might say about the limitations of the story line, derived from the W.C. Handy song by the … Continue reading →

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“The Magic Flute” (2006)

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

 Eddie Pensier writes: Kenneth Branagh’s film of Mozart’s opera is the first filmed directly for the screen (Ingmar Bergman’s classic version was initially made for Swedish TV). Branagh made several decisions as a filmmaker that would drastically affect the outcome … Continue reading →

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“Don’t You (Forget About Me)” Five Ways

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Those of us who grew up in the 1980s probably have fond memories of this song, and the movie it came from: John Hughes’ The Breakfast Club. The original 1985 recording, by Scottish New-Wave band Simple Minds, … Continue reading →

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