Monthly Archives: November 2014

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 →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Politics and Economics, Sex | Tagged anti-feminism, Bettina Arndt, books, Esther Vilar, Game, relationships, sex | 12 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Movies | Tagged basil dearden, charles gordon, charlton heston, khartoum, Laurence Olivier | 3 Comments

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

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

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Czech Republic, traditionalism, urbanism | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Film, James Mason, Joan Bennett, Max Ophuls, Movie Posters, movies, The Reckless Moment | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Food and health | Tagged beer, Canberra, festival, food, markets | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged audra mcdonald, bryn terfel, Emma Thompson, new york philharmonic, showtune saturday, stephen sondheim, sweeney todd | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Linkathons | 30 Comments

Art Du Jour

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Frank Frazetta’s cover for Carson of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Click on the image to enlarge. Related Three erotic Tarzans. Fabrizio on the 80s movie adaptation of KING SOLOMON’S MINES.