Monthly Archives: December 2015

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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“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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Architecture and Color

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

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I was Surprised at a Scythian Speaking Greek

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: When Attila entered the village he was met by girls advancing in rows, under thin white canopies of linen, which were held up by the outside women who stood under them, and were so large that … Continue reading →

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