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About Blowhard, Esq.

Amateur, dilettante, wannabe.

The Camera Loves…

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: …Lauren Bacall, 1924-2014. RIP. 

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Linkage

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A woman goes for a run, a dude smiles at her twice. Here’s her reaction. An Indian woman sees a white girl wearing a sari incorrectly. Here’s her reaction. Ugh, so super sad. The fact that blacks, Hispanics, … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Hungarian Parliament Building. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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“Los Angeles Plays Itself” (2003)

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: It was recently announced that LOS ANGELES PLAYS ITSELF, the previously difficult to find film essay written and directed by Thom Andersen, is finally being released on video. Although completed in 2003, the documentary about Los Angeles’ portrayal … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour: Juxtaposin’

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A few interesting contrasts I spotted in New York.

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Virtual Art Gallery Du Jour: Dan DeCarlo

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Artist Dan DeCarlo is most known for modernizing the look and developing the house style of Archie comics, as well being the creator of Josie and Pussycats and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. During his freelance years in the … Continue reading →

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“Finding Vivian Maier” (2014)

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Out on DVD this week is this documentary (which I was lucky enough to catch with Paleo Retiree at the IFC Center) about the photographer and Internet phenom that I thought was enjoyable if unsatisfying. For those who don’t … Continue reading →

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Picture of the Day – July 28, 2014

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Originally posted on Natalia Maks:
The Haga in Gothenburg, Sweden. The entire district was built out of wood for the fast growing working class in 19th century. Now it is a charming neighborhood with a bunch of cafes, bakeries and…

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. Click on the images to enlarge. Related Back here I toured some other L.A. art deco landmarks.

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“Born to Kill” (1947)

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I loved this wicked noir, one of Robert Wise‘s early directorial efforts. I won’t bother trying to summarize the plot other than to say amorality, rage, and murder abound as Claire Trevor‘s scheming San Francisco socialite and Lawrence … Continue reading →

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