Monthly Archives: February 2014

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Vogue Theater in Hollywood, CA, 1935 Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture, Movies | Tagged art deco, Hollywood, Los Angeles, neon | Leave a comment

Bargain Bin Vinyl Du Jour

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: One of the nice consequences of the vinyl resurgence is that, as people sell their old collections, there’s a lot of cheap stock out there. For every coveted first pressing of a hip Miles Davis album there’s 500 copies … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Music | Tagged album covers, cheap hobbies, Columbia records, E-Z listening, vinyl | 2 Comments

Replacing the Banking System

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Epaminondas

epiminondas writes: It’s no secret that many of us have a visceral dislike of bankers and banking. And some of us have fantasized about burning down a few banks…along with the bankers inside. As an alternative to such delights, here is … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Leave a comment

Linkage

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: While Miami has the largest number of surviving Art Deco buildings of any place in the world, the number 2 city on the list might surprise you. Back here, I toured some Art Deco buildings in downtown … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Books Publishing and Writing, Linkathons, Movies, Politics and Economics, Sex | Tagged '70s movies, art deco, Bronies, Clarence Thomas, dream sequences, Frank Gehry, James Ellroy, Jeffrey Toobin, Mumbai, My Little Pony, President Obama, Santa Monica, Supreme Court, Thom Mayne | 4 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Alexis Texas

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: When Taschen editor Dian Hanson needed the perfect booty for the cover of the book you see above, she choose Alexis Texas. Texas, a well-known porn star, probably needs no introduction for the rump-centric among you. She has … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Sex, The Good Life | Tagged Alexis Texas, Dian Hanson, phat ass white girls, taschen | 4 Comments

Art Du Jour

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Giovanni Boldini, Spanish Dancer at the Moulin Rouge, 1905 Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Art | Tagged Impressionism, Italian art, painting | 1 Comment

Movie Poster Du Jour: Dr. Strangelove

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Dr. Strangelove, Film, Movie Posters, movies, Stanley Kubrick | 10 Comments

The Genius of Sheffield: Cabaret Voltaire’s Richard H. Kirk

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: It’s interesting how some artists can be enormously influential yet elude public notice, while other lesser types take the spotlight with borrowed ideas. Richard H. Kirk ranks high on that list, but that’s probably just where … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged Cabaret Voltaire, Richard H. Kirk, Throbbing Gristle | 2 Comments

Keef on a Work Break

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Rolling Stones, 1972 Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged Coke Is It, Jack Daniels, Keith Richard, medical grade heroin, Mick Jagger, Rolling Stones | Leave a comment

The Wisdom of Johnny Ramone

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The Ramones were the first band I really loved. Which is a little weird, as when I was an adolescent in the late ’80s the group was not a significant presence in pop culture. I think my friend and … Continue reading →