Monthly Archives: December 2014

Art Du Jour: The Velveteria

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: When Sir Barken was recently in L.A. on a cultural tour for his daughter, we met up for a day so I could show them around downtown. Sure, LACMA and the Getty are fine, but the city has … Continue reading →

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“I’m Sorry You Feel That Way”

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Bill Burr’s new Netflix special is often dazzling. It’s 80 minutes long, and there’s not a down spot in it. No one can rant like Burr; his routine is a quicksilver stream of beligerence. It’d be grating if it weren’t so dizzyingly … Continue reading →

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Two Movie Posters for “. . . And God Created Woman”

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The UK poster, with art by F.W. Payne and a title without “God.” The adjusted title deprives the ” . . . but the Devil shaped Bardot!” tagline of most of its bite. The iconic French … Continue reading →

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Showtune Saturday: “Everybody Wants To Be A Cat”

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: From “The Aristocats” (1970), one of Disney’s lesser-known animated features, comes this delightfully jazzy number with Scatman Crothers, Eva Gabor, and Phil Harris. It’s got some trippy color-swirling visuals, a snappy beat, some rather gulp-inducing double-entendres, and … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Yulia Nova

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Like Fabrizio last week, I reached back into the Naked Lady vault for today’s selection, Russian model Yulia Nova. Although some sites say she’s still active, she seems to have had her heydey in the early 00s modeling … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Bibury, England. Click on the image to enlarge.

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The Art of Contempt and Delight, Pt. II

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Now, having just had a nice rant about the “New York Art Scene” and implying that LA is so much better, a correction is in order: I don’t think any such thing, and I’m not in any … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: RIP Bobby Keys who died today at 70. In the documentary STONES IN EXILE, Keys comes off as even more rock ‘n roll than Mick and Keef. Here’s Richards, from his excellent autobiography Life, explaining why Keys was fired … Continue reading →

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The Art of Contempt and Delight, Pt. I

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Sir Barken Hyena

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Hola amigos, sorry it’s been so long since I’ve rapped at ya, but I’ve been quite the traveler lately, ever on the trail for potential new Lady Barkens. Most recently, this sweetly-scented trail has brought me to … Continue reading →

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Billionaires Dig Frank Gehry

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I recently watched a video of George Lucas being interviewed by Charlie Rose in Chicago. The topic: Lucas’ recently announced plans for a museum devoted to narrative art. Those plans were adopted by Chi-Town officials after … Continue reading →

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