Monthly Archives: October 2017

Progressive Hypocrisy Du Jour

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I watched FIFTY SHADES DARKER and JOHN WICK 2 over the weekend, neither of which were very good movies, yet both are partially redeemed by the performances of Dakota Johnson and Keanu Reeves respectively. After watching them … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

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Notes on “Rocco”

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: In “Rocco,” sex performer Rocco Siffredi presents himself as a porno Man of Sorrows. The camera ruefully venerates him, as do the young women he “breaks” on camera. The picture opens with a languorous close-up of … Continue reading →

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All the Fine Pleasures of Life

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I liked Hubert Woroniecki’s documentary on Elite Modeling kingpin John Casablancas, particularly the subject’s reflections on life, beauty, sex, and leisure. It’s based on voice recordings Casablancas made prior to his death, so it’s a bit … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

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Juxtaposin’: The Peculiar Institution

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The city of Savannah abounds in parks, as they are called—squares, fenced in, with trees. Young children and infants were there, with very respectable colored nurses—young women, with bandanna and plaid cambric turbans, and superior in … Continue reading →

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What It Takes To Be A Great Investigative Reporter

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Political types can be classified as either hedgehogs or foxes, with the fox knowing many things and the hedgehog knowing one big thing.  Bret Stephens says John McCain is a hedgehog, and admires him for the knowing one … Continue reading →

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“Citizen Jane: Battle for the City” (2016)

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As the full title implies, director Matt Tyrnauer‘s documentary profile of writer and urban theorist Jane Jacobs frames her story in terms of confrontation. In this corner we have politician Robert Moses, the power broker of post-World … Continue reading →

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Architecture and Color

Posted on October 16, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

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A Few Thoughts and Questions about the Weinstein Affair

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Woody Allen says that he’s “sad” for Harvey Weinstein. I want to bring up a handful of things that seem to me to deserve to be mentioned in the midst of the Weinstein madness. Not that Harvey … Continue reading →

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