Monthly Archives: December 2015

Architecture and Color

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

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I Beyond Others

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Then in turn the hard-working housekeeper gave him an answer: ‘Hektor, since you have urged me to tell you the truth, she is not with any of the sisters of her lord or the wives of … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Christelle

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Chantelle’s big, ovoid eyes, her shapely mouth, and her slightly upturned nose, cause her face, in certain lighting, to suggest a rumpled version of the Gibson Girl. Certainly her white fleshiness and her luxuriant bush recall … Continue reading →

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“Love”

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: As a huge fan of the filmmaker Gaspar Noé as well as a partisan of the erotic chamber drama genre, I’m sorry to report that I found Noé’s most recent film — the Paris-set erotic chamber drama “Love,” … Continue reading →

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UR’s Political Philosophy in a Nutshell

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Notes on “Viva Las Vegas”

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Viva Las Vegas” pulls off a nifty trick: it uses the corporatization of Elvis to augment and comment on his appeal. Elvis plays Lucky Jackson, a racecar driver whose fortunes belie his name. Ann-Margret is the … Continue reading →

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Cocktails Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: “Tweedle Rum” (Gosling’s rum, pineapple juice lime, ginger beer, spiced vanilla-pomegranate syrup, and Angostura bitters, with fresh pineapple garnish and freeze-dried pineapple on the side) and “Mad Hatter” (Appleton 12 Year rum, Bulleit bourbon, Hennessey VS cognac, … Continue reading →

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Rant Du Jour

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I don’t know what’s more annoying: Michael Che’s triumphantly smug face or this stupid anti-intellectual argument that I hear constantly. Oh, I know, it’s the dumb argument, hence this post. Whether the Constitution needs to be amended is … Continue reading →

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Shariah in a Crowded Theater

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Is it OK to shout “Shariah” in a crowded theater? Pushing that a bit on the speech side, how about “Allahu Akbar” in a crowded theater? Or pushing it a bit in terms of delivery and venue, how … Continue reading →

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Notes on “Sabotage”, and Triggers

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I have paid essentially zero attention to Arnold Schwarzenegger the actor after his political career ended.  I knew faintly of a film, or maybe several, that included Arnold with a gaggle of his aging action figure buddies.  I … Continue reading →

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