Monthly Archives: May 2017

The Russians Return!

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Just when I think I’m done with the Cold War, it pulls me back in. What I’m WATCHING now: THE AMERICANS, season 5. Also BETTER CALL SAUL season 3 and THE UNBREAKABLE KIMMY SCHMIDT season 1. What I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Games, Linkathons, Television | Tagged Cold War, Russia, USSR | 4 Comments

Architecture and Color

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

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Linkage

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: How organic is your organic milk? Does Allan Benton make America’s best bacon? My wife and I think he may. Reason’s Jesse Walker praises Stewart Brand’s wonderful book on architecture, “How Buildings Learn.” Walker includes links to … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Food and health, Linkathons, Politics and Economics, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Architecture and Color

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes:

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The Dream Without a Meaning

Posted on May 7, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Time began to tick again, in fits and starts. Pain glowed in my mind like lightning in a cloud, expanding and contracting with my heartbeat. I lay on my back on a hard surface. Somewhere above … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing | Tagged California, Crime Fiction, Hollywood, Lew Archer, Ross Macdonald, The Barbarous Coast | 2 Comments

Notes on “Sweet Dreams”

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Marco Bellocchio may be the dean of contemporary filmmakers, but few talk about him. When he makes a good movie, people shrug and say something about “Fists in the Pocket.” They don’t seem to realize that … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers | Tagged Emmanuelle Devos, films, Italy, Marco Bellocchio, movies, Sweet Dreams, Valerio Mastandrea | Leave a comment

What is the “Right” Take on Higher Education?

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: My wife makes fun of me because when I give directions I tend to mix up left and right. I don’t know why I do this. I am a fairly hard “P” (perceiver) in Meyers-Briggs terms so it … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Politics and Economics | Tagged Christopher Caldwell, higher education | 3 Comments

Fearless Girl and Politics

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: The current Village Voice is running an article entitled “Fearless Girl is Not Your Friend”. It won’t be the last word on the issue, mainly because there can never be a last word on the broader questions of … Continue reading →