Monthly Archives: June 2016

The Nose in Front of One’s Face

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Neil Postman was an author, academic and media critic, best known for his book Amusing Ourselves to Death (1985). According to Wikipedia: The book’s origins lay in a talk Postman gave to the Frankfurt Book Fair in 1984. … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics and Economics | Tagged media bias, Neil Postman | 3 Comments

Notes on “Capricorn One”

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: There is one great moment in the 1978 “Capricorn One”: a slow track away from a group of astronauts who are acting out a Mars landing for the benefit of a credulous public. As the head … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Capricorn One, Elliott Gould, Film, movies, Peter Hyams, Science Fiction, thrillers | Leave a comment

Juxtaposin’: Sway

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Juxtaposin’: Strange Love

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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A Curiel Turn of Events

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Trump’s comments on the judge in the Trump University case are curiel indeed. He leads with his chin, making the most of the fact that Curiel is “Mexican”. That allows the mainstream press to pummel him. Curiel is … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged Donald Trump | 16 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Rides

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Movies | Tagged Alexander Nevsky, D. W. Griffith, Excalibur, Film, John Boorman, movies, Sergei Eisenstein, The Birth of a Nation | Leave a comment

“The Roosevelt Myth”

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I had a good time reading John T. Flynn’s “The Roosevelt Myth.” Even many of Roosevelt’s fans will admit that his administration was, well, a little bonkers. But Flynn presents it as nothing short of revolutionary … Continue reading →