Monthly Archives: March 2014

“Tim’s Vermeer”

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The biggest surprise for me about this documentary was how un-tricky, un-conceptual, and un-meta it was. Co-produced and hosted by Penn Jillette and directed by his partner-in-po-mo-magic Teller, it’s a straightforward account of their friend Tim Jenison, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aesthetics, david hockney, johannes vermeer, martin mull, painting, penn, penn and teller, philosophy, richard gregory, teller, tim jenison | 9 Comments

Solidarity in the Locker Room?

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: There has been a lot of ink spilled over the NLRB decision that seems to be opening a door for unionization of college athletics. There are many general summaries of the decision out there. Here’s one. It’s the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Sports | Tagged college athletics, NLRB | 1 Comment

More Fake Jazz

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: My contribution to Fake Jazz Sunday: New York by the jazz-rock outfit Dreams, starring the Brecker Brothers and Billy Cobham (1970). If you like, and have the time, below is most of the album side that New York closes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Uncategorized | Tagged Al Kooper, Billy Cobham, Brecker Brothers, Dream Suite, dreams, jazz-rock, Miles Davis | Leave a comment

Music Du Jour: Van Morrison in 1980

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: The Irish folk/blues/roots bard Van Morrison has long been a notoriously un-count-upon-able live performer. A huge fan of his back in the day — he meant to me what Bob Dylan meant to tons of other people — I … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged john platania, pee-wee ellis, van morrison | 13 Comments

A Day in the Life of an Ancient Athenian Citizen

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It’s the 5th century BC. Because Athens’s allies pay the city tribute (i.e. protection money in exchange for Athens shielding them from the Persians), you are sufficiently wealthy that you don’t need to work for a living. You … Continue reading →

Posted in History, The Good Life | Tagged ancient Greece, ancient Greek art, ancient history, Plato, Socrates, symposium, Teaching Company | 7 Comments

Sunday Tune

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Albatros, Toto Cutugno | Leave a comment

Village Du Jour

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Molyvos, Lesbos, Greece. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture, The Good Life, Travel | Tagged Greece, Lesbos, traditionalism | Leave a comment

Movie Poster Du Jour: “A Married Woman”

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged A Married Woman, Film, Italy, Jean-Luc Godard, Macha Meril, Movie Posters, movies | Leave a comment

Gallery: L’Wren Scott

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Scott, née Laura Bambrough, may not be remembered in the long run as a groundbreaker or even much of a trendsetter in the world of fashion design. But one talent she indubitably possessed in spades, and it’s … Continue reading →