Yearly Archives: 2016

Juxtaposin’: Baby Baby

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Those Dirty Rings

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Like that ring around the collar left by men in the old Wisk ads, the Hollywood gender pay gap is another case of residue left by men that falls on women to clean up.  And so far, you … Continue reading →

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Juxtaposin’: Boom Boom

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

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Notes on “Occupied”

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Occupied (or Okkupert in the original) is a Norwegian mini-series, a 10-part political thriller on the subject of a Russian occupation of Norway.  With a budget of $11 million, it is the most expensive mini-series to be produced … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

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Damn Your Mitts

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Dinah said she would prefer anything to being shot at again. I said it was all right with me, though I would rather have tried to find some path back to the city. We followed the … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Alena Hemkova

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Alena was called “Scarlett A” when she posed for MetArt, presumably because her face bears a passing resemblance to Scarlett Johansson’s. Yet in it one can also detect hints of Rosanna Arquette, and the effect of … Continue reading →

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Beyoncé, Carly Rae Jepsen, and The Song Machine

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Beyoncé has released a new album, Lemonade, to predictably rapturous reviews. Ever since her halftime performance during the 2013 Superbowl, her every emanation has been greeted by the Beyhive with an ecstasy that puts the average Marvel movie fanboy … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: This one is a two-fer: not only is it a celebration of street harassment and the male gaze, you got white boys appropriating soul music. Music for shitlords/Trump supporters. HT to Callowman for reminding me of this gem.

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Music Recommendation Du Jour

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I’ve been listening to a lot of classic albums lately and this collection sticks out as one of the best. Each song is like a little short story — the sometimes dark subject matter belied by Hurt’s warm, … Continue reading →

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