Monthly Archives: June 2014

Movie Poster Du Jour: “Les Cousins”

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Italian poster for this staple of the French New Wave. Featuring art by the mysterious Donelli, whose splashy watercolor style graced a few New Wave posters, including a couple for Godard’s “My Life to Live.” Godard … Continue reading →

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“Privilege” and “Lonely Boy”

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I spent some time with the DVD of Peter Watkins’ 1967 “Privilege” the other day. Confession: I didn’t get much out of the movie, which features Watkins’ usual combo of showy modernist stratagems and semi-hysterical point-making. I found … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Angela White

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Curvy Aussie cutie Angela White got her start modeling for big boob site Score but I first noticed her on Abby Winters. Although we haven’t mentioned it much around here, UR readers are familiar with the Australian amateur … Continue reading →

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And Then the Dream Reigns Supreme

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “You have suffered a great deal, sir?” said Franz inquiringly. Sinbad started and looked fixedly at him, as he replied, “What makes you suppose so?” “Everything,” answered Franz, — “your voice, your look, your pallid complexion, … Continue reading →

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NYC Notes, June 2014

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I recently returned from a 10-day vacation to New York City. Here are some pics and observations from my trip. WARNING: I’ve lived in (suburban) Los Angeles my entire life and spent all of 18-20 days total in … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Frank Gehry’s Beekman Tower looms over the Potter Building in lower Manhattan. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Wednesday Pop Selection: Walk On By / Dionne Warwicke

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: No sarcasm today folks, it would just spoil this vision of grace, beauty and true emotion:

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Meat Du Jour

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: The chateaubriand for two at Keens Steakhouse in New York City. Worth every cent of its princely price tag of $108. The three sauce boats in the background contain béarnaise, mushroom, and red wine sauces, all delicious … Continue reading →

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes:   …Ultra Violet, née Isabelle Collin Dufresne, pictured at right with Viva and Andy Warhol (1935-2014)

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Wimmin Singin Wednesday

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Here at WUR (KUR for those of you on the west coast), we don’t play the hits.  Whether we play the songs you like to hear depends on whether you like the songs we like to hear.  De gustibus, baby. So … Continue reading →

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