Monthly Archives: July 2017

Architecture and Color

Posted on July 31, 2017 by

Paleo Retiree writes:

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We Will Make a Little America of This Island!

Posted on July 30, 2017 by

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Cyrus Harding and his companions remained an hour at the top of the mountain. The island was displayed under their eyes, like a plan in relief with different tints, green for the forests, yellow for the … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Emily Shaw

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: There’s something special about the long, slim woman with large breasts. She seems to have been designed by a sculptor, or at least an architect, with maximum drama in mind. Emily Shaw, sometimes known as Emily … Continue reading →

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“Border Incident” (1949)

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A notable movie if only for the attitudes and assumptions it embodies. Released in the late 40s, it’s a social problem film about illegal immigration shot like a Mexican noir by cinematographer John Alton. Director Anthony Mann, who … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

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Naked Lady of the Week: LeRoy Neiman’s Femlin

Posted on July 21, 2017 by

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I got to thinking about the Femlin after reading this excellent post at Bandsiusetalike.com about the virtues of ’70s-era Playboy and the culture that created it. The Femlin was the creation of LeRoy Neiman; presumably the … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Paleo Retiree writes:

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