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Author Archives: Fenster
Puritans for Porn!
Fenster writes: Rebecca Sullivan is director of the Institute for Gender Research at the University of Calgary. Here’s her article in Canada’s Globe and Mail arguing for the academic study of porn. On the face of it, it’s just an … Continue reading
Solidarity in the Locker Room?
Fenster writes: There has been a lot of ink spilled over the NLRB decision that seems to be opening a door for unionization of college athletics. There are many general summaries of the decision out there. Here’s one. It’s the … Continue reading
More Fake Jazz
Fenster writes: My contribution to Fake Jazz Sunday: New York by the jazz-rock outfit Dreams, starring the Brecker Brothers and Billy Cobham (1970). If you like, and have the time, below is most of the album side that New York closes. … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Uncategorized
Tagged Al Kooper, Billy Cobham, Brecker Brothers, Dream Suite, dreams, jazz-rock, Miles Davis
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“Cheers” Star in the News
Fenster writes: The ex-Cheers star and perenially overweight/overwrought actress is back in the news, this time making claims that the overweight/overwrought New Jersey Governor knew about the lane closures at the GW Bridge. That’s what the headline says, anyway, though … Continue reading
Juxtaposin’: Which is Freer?
Fenster writes: The Diggers’ famous but enigmatic 1% Free poster? or the 20% free you get with New York Style Original Crispy Bagel Chips? Bonus! If pictures don’t tell the story, here are some moving pictures with words. The late … Continue reading
Notes on “A Late Quartet”
Fenster writes: The 2012 film A Late Quartet concerns a series of events that threatens the stability of a world-renowned string quartet, a group that has been together for 25 years. Events are set in motion when the group’s cellist … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Movies, Music, Performers
Tagged A Late Quartet, Catherine Keener, Christopher Walken, Mark Ivanir, Philip Seymour Hoffman
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A Late Entry into Man-Movie List
Fenster writes: A suggestion for Fabrizio’s Man-Movie List: Act of Valor. That’s the 2012 film that used active duty Navy Seals to portray active duty Navy Seals. It was panned by critics but well-liked by audiences. I liked it. It … Continue reading
Scarry 2
Fenster writes: Richard Scarry’s books really were my favorites for reading to the kids. Well, other than Dr. Suess maybe, whose work sort of stands alone. Scarry did his share of simple cartooning, and his characters and situations were typically … Continue reading
Juxtaposin’: Lowly Worm
Fenster writes: Maybe you have to be a parent. If you are, you might remember Richard Scarry’s children’s books. They were my favorites for reading to the kids, the exact opposite of the dreaded Scooby Doo series, which I detested. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books Publishing and Writing
Tagged david lynch, Eraserhead, Lowly Worm, Richard Scarry
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