Monthly Archives: November 2014

What We Throw Away, The Lit Edition

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: Observations by indie writer Dan Meadows, who regularly patronizes his library’s used book sales. I find the post interesting not only because I watch the book industry, but also in terms of cultural anthropology in a broader … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: New York Walks

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Related  Are Teenage Dreams So Hard to Beat?

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Two Anti-Feminism Books By Women

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: “The Manipulated Man“ by Esther Vilar. A rant from the early ’70s that has acquired an underground rep as an anti-feminism classic. Short, elegantly organized and composed; bristling with shrewdness and indignation; and far more insightful about women and the shit … Continue reading →

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“Khartoum” (1966)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: A gorgeous-looking Lawrence of Arabia wannabe, directed by Basil Dearden, about the defense of Khartoum by General Charles Gordon (Charlton Heston) against the forces of the “Mahdi” Muhammed Ahmed (Laurence Olivier). Khartoum features loads of wide desert … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Reckless Moment”

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Back when movie posters were important as advertisements, and many theaters were independently run, some printing companies offered posters that functioned as alternatives to the studio-approved designs. Theaters looking to promote a film in a unique … Continue reading →

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Beer Day Out

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: If you were imagining an ideal way to spend a warm spring Saturday, it might involve dozens of beers and tasty ethnic nibbles. Such was the case at Beer Day Out, a festival of craft beers sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Showtune Saturday: “The Ballad of Sweeney Todd”

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: CORRECTION AND APOLOGY: Since this post was put up, the video has been taken off YouTube. Apologies, and I’ll try to find another one. If there’s a better opening to a performance on video, I’ve yet to … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Eva Kass

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: It’s somewhat appropriate that Eva’s photographers tend to shoot her in front of impressive vistas. There’s something panoramic about her. I guess you could say her photos are topographical — they’re boobscapes, if you will. Still, I wish those … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: You’d think more SJWs would realize that, one day, the worm is going to turn. Finally, social justice is at hand now that we’re going to get non-white emoji. This dude pimped out his NFL cheerleader mom. Best. … Continue reading →

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