Monthly Archives: February 2014

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

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

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Linkage

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The magic of Bill. Razib takes a look at Pygmies. Some good tips from a former Apple Genius about how to help your iPhone’s battery last longer. The big feminist lie? The Basque people, by Orson Welles. The … Continue reading →

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“Consumerism…cannot make sense of art.”

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: Meanwhile, over at Metro, Eleanor Catton’s been thinking about elitism, literary criticism, and consumerism. And yes, she’s standing atop the capital-L Literature bulwark, and yes, she’s wringing her hands — difficult to avoid when you’re an elitist … Continue reading →

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Oh, My

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: IT’S WELL KNOWN AMONG THE SMALL WORLD of people who pay attention to such things that the liberal-leaning reporters at The Wall Street Journal resent the conservative-leaning editorial page of The Wall Street Journal. What’s less well … Continue reading →

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Notes on “Man Wanted”

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Although William Dieterle had a long, distinguished career, I think he was at his best in his early Hollywood pictures. Movies like “Jewel Robbery” and “The Last Flight” have a light, off-the-cuff quality that leavens the director’s taste … Continue reading →

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“Barcelona”

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: This is a clip from a semi-staged New York Philharmonic concert performance of Sondheim’s Company, in 2011. If you don’t like or care about musicals, just skip to the 22 second mark, where Christina Hendricks starts to … Continue reading →

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Napoleon’s March to Russia

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The year 1812 was a turning point in Napoleon’s career due to his fateful decision to invade Russia. While many know of his defeat by the Russian army in the bitter winter cold, less well known (at least to me) … Continue reading →

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Cinemagraphs

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Enzo Nakamura

Enzo Nakamura writes: I love GIFS and I especially love Cinemagraphs, an approach to GIF-making that involves isolating an individual element that will play out a looping animation while the rest of the image remains still. I believe a fashion … Continue reading →

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Space Dandy Promo

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Enzo Nakamura

Enzo Nakamura writes: I haven’t watched any anime in years. But who can resist Space Dandy? It’s got everything!

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Notes on “Jack Irish: Bad Debts” and “Black Tide” (2012)

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: This series of telemovies is based on the novels by Peter Temple. Jack is a widowed criminal attorney who has drifted into a second life as a private investigator, debt collector, gambler, and quippy layabout. He hangs … Continue reading →

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