Monthly Archives: March 2014

Sunday Afternoon Stroll

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Atypical Neurotic

Atypical Neurotic writes:

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Semi-Naked Ladies of the Week: The Girls of American Apparel

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: To quote Paleo Retiree, are American Apparel ads one of the great cultural achievements of our time? Yes or no (and the correct answer is yes), you’ve got to tip your ironically-purchased trucker hat to any campaign that … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Sex, Women men and fashion | Tagged American Apparel, creepshots, Dov Charney, Faye Reagan, Porn, Sasha Grey, Terry Richardson | 13 Comments

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Lobby of the Palmer House Hilton, Chicago. Related More glamorous Gilded Age buildings in this gallery from Blowhard, Esq.

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Absolute Perfection

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: Let’s be quite clear about this: I do not like my Martini mucked about with; I guess, in exactly the same way that Dad did not want ice or lemon peel in his Gin and French. Traditional … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health | 3 Comments

The Barnes Foundation Collection, Re-imagined

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Never visited the Barnes Foundation when it was in Merion. Got to see the new place in Philadelphia this week. Obviously, the new facility is not the same as the old one on the outside but on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art | Tagged Barnes Collection, nudes, Renoir | 5 Comments

Movie Poster Du Jour: “Touch of Evil”

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: With art by France’s master the of b-movie poster, Constantin Belinsky.

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Constantin Belinsky, Film, France, Movie Posters, movies, Orson Welles, Touch of Evil | 3 Comments

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The old Penn Station, NYC, c. 1911. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Beaux Arts, Manhattan, New York City, public buildings, traditionalism, train stations | 2 Comments

Crowd-Parenting

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Upon boarding my Virgin Australia flight to the USA, the following message tsk-tsked at me from the launch screen of my seat-back video: There are a few important points to remember while using the System. We’re in … Continue reading →