Category Archives: Performers

Iliza Shlesinger

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I watched stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger’s film “War Paint” on Netflix streaming the other night. I admit it: I hit “play” on the Roku controller in part because the image used to advertise the movie shows Iliza in the buff. She’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers, Women men and fashion | Tagged Comedy, Iliza Shlesinger, stand-up comedy, War Paint | 10 Comments

“In the White City”

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This oddball meditation on transience is like one of Eric Rohmer’s “season” movies filtered through “Sans Soleil.” The title refers to Lisbon, the Portuguese capital. An alluring hodgepodge of a port city, Lisbon admits to a long history of occupiers — … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers, Travel | Tagged Alain Tanner, Bruno Ganz, Film, In the White City, Lisbon, movies, Portugal, Teresa Madruga | 10 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Les Filles de Serge

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Related Birkin talks Bardot.

Posted in Music, Performers, Sex, The Good Life, Women men and fashion | Tagged Brigitte Bardot, Game, Jane Birkin, Je t’aime . . . moi non plus, Juxtaposin', Serge Gainsbourg | Leave a comment

Actors (etc.) in Hats and Headgear

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke writes: Here’s Josephine Baker, in a hat, and — other things.

Posted in Movies, Performers, Photography | Tagged hats, Josephine Baker, performers, photography | 4 Comments

“After Earth”

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I’ve never been a fan of M. Night Shyamalan’s brand of high-concept solemnity. Yet his latest, the sci-fi fantasy “After Earth,” is so measured — so delicate and quiet and grave — that I found myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers | Tagged After Earth, fantasy, Film, Jaden Smith, M. Night Shyamalan, movies, Science Fiction, Will Smith | 4 Comments

Juxtaposin’: Starlets

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes:

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Commercial art, Music, Performers, Sex | Tagged Entertainment Weekly, everything is porn, Gangbang Auditions, Juxtaposin', Katy Perry, magazines, Porn | 4 Comments

The Movies and Ms. B

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: People often make great claims for the movies as an art form. I suppose I’m one of them. But it must be remembered that they’re often at their best when aiming for the gut. What other … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers | Tagged Barbara Bouchet, Fernando Di Leo, Film, go-go dancing, Milano Calibro 9, movies | 1 Comment

Actors (Etc.) in Hats and Headgear

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke writes: This is silent star/comedienne Colleen Moore. I’ve never seen anyone remotely like her; she looked like a rag doll and moved like a loose-limbed marionette. But unless they’re very much into silents, few people know her name today. … Continue reading →

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The Camera Loves…

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. …Anna May Wong. Photograph by George Hurrell, 1938. Related Virginia Postrel on how Hurrell helped to define Hollywood glamour.