Monthly Archives: January 2017

Primer on Refugee Law

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: No, Fenster is not doing a primer on refugee law. He can only comment as a rank amateur on what looks like a good primer (thanks to the highly credible Volokh Conspiracy for the link). The primer, written … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics and Economics | Tagged immigration, law, refugees, Trump | 18 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Wang Dang Doodle

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes:

Posted in Music | Tagged Howlin' Wolf, PJ Harvey | 1 Comment

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: More here.

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, History, Politics and Economics | Tagged Colonialism, couldn't do it today, England, imperialism | 2 Comments

Architecture and Color

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

Posted in Architecture | Tagged architecture | 1 Comment

Let Us Now Praise the White Saviors of Black Music

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In a dialogue with fellow New York Times movie critic A.O. Scott, Manohla Dargis criticized the continuing white-centric nature of most Hollywood films: “Sully” is about professionalism and expertise, specifically those of a white hero, which is … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music | Tagged an open and honest dialogue about race, blues, jazz, white saviors | 10 Comments

Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: More. The documentary about “The National Lampoon” is now on Netflix. It’s called “Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon.”

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Humor | Tagged 1970s, couldn't do it today, The National Lampoon | 3 Comments

“Moonlight” (2016) and “Silence” (2016)

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I found the experience of watching these movies to be very similar. In both we’re presented with characters suffering a great deal, the movies demand that we regard them as saints, yet virtually no attempt is made to … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Barry Jenkins, Jay Cocks, Martin Scorsese, story, Tarell Alvin McCraney | 7 Comments

Architecture and Color

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

Posted in Architecture | Tagged architecture | 3 Comments

Linkage

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: “Acknowledging inherent sex differences isn’t harmful or sexist; differences don’t necessitate one sex being better than the other.” Why are so many intellectuals so fascinated by Brutalism? The Wah-Wah Pedal turns 50. JayMan shares his thoughts about clannishness: … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons, Politics and Economics | Tagged Bill Kauffman, Donald Trump, politics | 9 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Elizabeth Ostrander

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Playboy playmate Elizabeth Ostrander is a bit too fond of makeup contouring for my taste, which gives her an alien or blowup doll appearance at times, but hey, I guess there are worse fashion trends. It appears that Ms. … Continue reading →