Monthly Archives: July 2014

NYC Notes, Part 4: A Night with the NY Phil at Lincoln Center

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: While in NYC last month I was lucky enough to attend one night of the New York Philharmonic’s inaugural biennial. Hosted and conducted by Alan Gilbert, the program was about 90 minutes long and consisted of three separate … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Christopher Rouse, classical music, Julia Adolphe, Midori, new york philharmonic, Peter Eötvös | 7 Comments

Art Du Jour

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Strength” from the Visconti-Sforza tarot, c.1442-1447.

Posted in Art, History | Tagged art, fortitude, Italy, medieval art, tarot, visconti-sforza | Leave a comment

The Mike Tyson Mysteries

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: From our good friend Raymond Padilla of RPAD.TV, comes this epic trailer of the upcoming Adult Swim series. Your reaction will probably fall into one of two general categories: a) This is a harbinger of the downfall … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Television | Tagged adult swim, mike tyson mysteries, norm mcdonald, rpad.tv, sex-crazed pigeon | 4 Comments

Creepshot Or Not? Sanitary-Napkin Girl Edition

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: For the “No, it’s not a Creepshot” side, I can see the following arguments: The taking and the publishing of the photo obviously weren’t motivated by lust but by amazement at what a clueless and low-class place America … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged creepshots, photography | 16 Comments

Wimmin Singin Wednesdays

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Hey Sailor! Detroit Cobras.

Posted in Music | 3 Comments

Linkage

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A writer at BitchMedia on why she walked out of the latest Zach Braff movie. I’m not a fan of his films, but Jesus, what a shitty review. Her main beef seems to be that he’s a white … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons | Tagged Carla Gugino, Dave Barry, Helen Mirren, over-the-top marriage proposals, the word "cosplay" gives me douchechills, YesAllBatmen, Zach Braff | 19 Comments

Movie Still Du Jour

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Dana Andrews, Gene Tierney, and Clifton Webb in Otto Preminger’s LAURA (1944). I was reminded of this shot while browsing The Noir Style by Alain Silver and James Ursini. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Movies | Tagged Film Noir, Gene Tierney, Otto Preminger | Leave a comment

Sunday Jazz Selection

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Ornette Coleman, Sadness.

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged Ornette Coleman, Sadness | Leave a comment

Carlo Bergonzi, Five Ways

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: There aren’t many singers who have epitomized the true meaning of bel canto better than Carlo Bergonzi. It literally means “beautiful singing”, and refers to the style or school that emphasizes vocal beauty and line above other … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged carlo bergonzi, five ways, Opera | 3 Comments

Virtual Art Gallery Du Jour: Steve Ditko

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve been enjoying this biography of Steve Ditko which also contains a healthy survey of his work. Check out this trippy, psychedelic sampling of some of his comic covers and art from the late 50s and 60s. Fabrizio … Continue reading →