Author Archives: Eddie Pensier

About Eddie Pensier

Television junkie, opera buff, connoisseur of unhealthy foods, fashion watcher, art lover and admirer of beautiful people of all sexes.

“The Last Supper” Five Ways

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Leonardo da Vinci’s original, in the Convent of Santa Maria della Grazie, Milan. The Sesame Street version (click image to enlarge): The Star Wars version (click image to enlarge): The Sopranos version (click image to enlarge): The Big Lebowski version (click image … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Humor | Tagged big lebowski, blasphemy, five ways, heresy, jesus, last supper, leonardo davinci, popped culture, sesame street, Star Wars, The Sopranos | 1 Comment

Melbourne: Where Buildings Go To Die

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Melbourne has a justified reputation as one of Australia’s most cosmopolitan cities. The dining, drinking, shopping, and culture scenes can hold their own among any in the world. It’s frequently rated amongst the “most livable” cities, whatever … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | 14 Comments

Vintage Photo Du Jour

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Grandma and Grandpa Pensier, early 1930’s. Best guesses as to location: London or Buenos Aires. Can any Uncouth readers identify the automobile?

Posted in Personal reflections, Photography | 6 Comments

Quote Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: The girls today in society Go for classical poetry. So to win their hearts one must quote with ease Aeschylus and Euripides. One must know Homer, and believe me, Beau Sophocles, also Sappho-ho. Unless you know Shelley … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged Cole Porter, Kiss Me Kate | 6 Comments

“Who’s the hottest girl in the world?”

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: If you have any old relatives (or maybe it’s you: we won’t tell) who watch the grand old movie musicals of days gone by with wistful regret, shaking their head and saying, “they just don’t make movies … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Music | Tagged Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Bollywood, Dostana, John Abraham, Priyanka Chopra | 3 Comments

Art Du Jour

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Sir Sidney Nolan, Gallipoli riders, 1963 textile dye on coated paper, Australian War Memorial

Posted in Art | 2 Comments

Art and Booze Together

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Here’s a curious little article detailing the mutually beneficial yet uneasy relationship between the businesses of trend-setting art and liquor. Interesting, though, to note what the arty folks consider to be a downside: Spirits sponsors want signage at … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, The Good Life | 6 Comments

Grammar Catastrophe Du Jour

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: The early bird does not employ a spell-checker, apparently. Taken at the Sydney flagship of Myer, Australia’s largest department-store chain.

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Language, Photography | Tagged Australia, Myer, Spell checker, Spelling and Grammar, Sydney | Leave a comment

“Va, Pensiero” Five Ways

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Verdi’s Nabucco isn’t performed much nowadays, with the notable exception of its one huge mega-hit tune: “Va, Pensiero”, also known as the Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves. It’s sung by the Israelites who mourn their homeland and … Continue reading →