Monthly Archives: December 2014

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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Vintage Photos Du Jour

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Papa Pensier (squinting little boy) and family. Lisbon, Portugal c.1935 Mama Pensier (squealing baby) and family. Buenos Aires, Argentina, c.1936. Related More cool old photos of my parents and grandparents.

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“Straight White Men”

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: When I saw that NYC’s Public Theater was presenting a show entitled “Straight White Men,” my interest was piqued, to say the least. Since the Public has long been one of the city’s foremost purveyors of Politically Correct theater, I … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest. Click on the image to enlarge.

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