Monthly Archives: August 2014

Juxtaposin’: Radical Race In Movies

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Part 2.

Posted in Movies, Politics and Economics | Tagged Barbershop, Brian De Palma, Cedric the Entertainer, Film, Hi Mom!, Jesse Jackson, Juxtaposin', movies, race, Rodney King, Rosa Parks, Tim Story | 1 Comment

Architecture Du Jour: Juxtaposin’

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A few interesting contrasts I spotted in New York.

Posted in Architecture | Tagged modernism, New York, traditionalism | 1 Comment

Double Feature: Kureishi Then and Now

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I had to strain in my last double feature finding a connection between a one-off Rohmer and an indie Lynch wannabe. This time it should not be as difficult: two movies written by Hanif Kureishi, one an early … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Hanif Kureishi, Le Week-End, Sammy and Rosie Get Laid, Stephen Frears | 5 Comments

Virtual Art Gallery Du Jour: Dan DeCarlo

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Artist Dan DeCarlo is most known for modernizing the look and developing the house style of Archie comics, as well being the creator of Josie and Pussycats and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. During his freelance years in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books Publishing and Writing, Commercial art, Sex | Tagged cartoons, Comics, Dan DeCarlo, Marvel Comics, My Friend Irma, Pin-Ups, Stan Lee, vintage men's magazines | 3 Comments

Eyesore Du Jour: National Museum of Australia

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Last weekend, frequent UR commenter Tex and I decided to hit two iconic Canberra museums: The National Museum of Australia and the National Gallery of Australia. The latter is a traditional museum, with paintings and sculptures and … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, History, Personal reflections, Travel | Tagged Australia, eyesores, national museum of australia, ugly buildings, wtf | 7 Comments

“Finding Vivian Maier” (2014)

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Out on DVD this week is this documentary (which I was lucky enough to catch with Paleo Retiree at the IFC Center) about the photographer and Internet phenom that I thought was enjoyable if unsatisfying. For those who don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Movies, Photography | Tagged documentaries, John Maloof, street photography, Vivian Maier, Weegee | 11 Comments

Picture of the Day – July 28, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Originally posted on Natalia Maks:
The Haga in Gothenburg, Sweden. The entire district was built out of wood for the fast growing working class in 19th century. Now it is a charming neighborhood with a bunch of cafes, bakeries and…

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Sweden | 7 Comments

Wimmin Singin Wednesday

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I am enamoured of Rosemary Clooney’s interpretation of Cole Porter’s Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye. How strange the change from major to minor. . . . As McCartney sang in another context entirely, she’s a woman, and she … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged Cole Porter, Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye, Rosemay Clooney | 1 Comment

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. Click on the images to enlarge. Related Back here I toured some other L.A. art deco landmarks.

Posted in Architecture | Tagged art deco, Los Angeles | 1 Comment

What’s in a Name?

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Boston Globe sports columnist Christopher L. Gasper weighs in on the public debate in the media over the Washington Redskins’ name. Well, that’s not completely accurate. There is little to no public debate in the media about the … Continue reading →