Monthly Archives: June 2014

Julius Rudel (1921-2014)

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: In memory of the titanic Viennese conductor and impresario, who passed away yesterday at 93, here’s a clip of the Hotel Transylvanie gambling scene from Jules Massenet’s Manon, from a rare 1977 New York City Opera telecast. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged beverly sills, julius rudel, new york city opera, nicolai gedda, Opera, rip | 2 Comments

Whiskey Class Tonight

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: When people ask me what I’m doing with myself in retirement, I like to tell them that I’m getting back to my studies.

Posted in Education, Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged cocktails, education, food and drink | 9 Comments

Linkage

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Ann Coulter has some amusing soccer observations. I’m with her on the comparison to the metric system. When I was in college it was a thing for women to take self-defense classes in order to learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged Ann Coulter, Detroit, George Lucas, Grand Central Station, Judgy Bitch, knockout game, Le Corbusier, United Nations | 6 Comments

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Movies, Sex | Tagged Clint Eastwood, couldn't do it today, Film, High Plains Drifter, movies, PC, rape, westerns | 2 Comments

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014)

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Wes Anderson’s stab at a screwball comedy, watching THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL felt like staring at a wall of hyperactive Swiss clocks. The production design, cinematography, and costumes are simultaneously enchanting and oppressive. The movie it most … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Ernst Lubitsch, Howard Hawks, Jean Renoir, Josef von Sternberg, ralph fiennes, Raoul Walsh, Wes Anderson | 12 Comments

Wednesday Art Rock Selection: Brian Eno / No One Receiving

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: I’ve decided to switch the Prog Selection to the broader Art Rock category, which in my mind contains Prog but also embraces antithetical works from the punk side of the spectrum. An early pointer to which we have … Continue reading →

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Diversity Du Jour

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Spotted recently: J.P Morgan/Chase lending support to LGBT Pride Month and Marriott International promoting a trans fashion model. Small reminder to diversity fans — you aren’t fighting the power. You are the power. Related Steve Sailer cuts through … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics, Sex | Tagged diversity | 16 Comments

Wimmin Singin Wednesday

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I nice contrast; earthy/airy, dark/light, experience/innocence, Maria Bethania/Gal Costa. Sonho Meu.

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Retro Pleasures: A Shave and a Haircut

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Thank god the era of the men’s hair stylist is over. Hair stylists, eh? Fussiness, “styling products,” girly smells … It seemed like part of the worldwide conspiracy to make men as vain, as vapid and as anxiety-ridden … Continue reading →

Posted in The Good Life | Tagged barbershops, California, New York City, nyc, retro pleasures | 26 Comments

Monday Music Wildcard: Tom Dissevelt & Kid Baltan / Song of the Second Moon

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Thanks to the fine folks at Century Link, I had no internet for Friday’s Wildcard. But we’re nothing if not flexible here, so we’re going to run with it. Today we have the prescient electronic music … Continue reading →

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