Category Archives: Performers

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.

Posted in Movies, Performers, Sex | Tagged Anna May Wong, George Hurrell, glamour | 4 Comments

Actors (etc.) in Hats and Headgear …

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke writes: Myrna Loy–the early years. .

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Linkage

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Women are perfectly OK with sexism that benefits them. Do carbs cause Alzheimer’s? Nice to see another segment of the mainstream coming around on this issue. I remember Dr. Oz giving Gary Taubes a hard time a … Continue reading →

Posted in Linkathons, Performers, Politics and Economics, Sex, Travel | Tagged AellaGirl, Alain de Botton, London, New York, police state update, sexism | 4 Comments

“Much Ado About Nothing”

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Whenever I see an interview with Joss Whedon I experience a slight urge to throw up. Yet I’ve enjoyed several of his projects. I thought his recent stab at “Much Ado About Nothing” was pretty good. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers | Tagged Amy Acker, Film, Joss Whedon, movies, Much Ado About Nothing, Nathan Fillion, Romantic Comedy, Shakespeare | Leave a comment

yeah baby

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Glynn Marshes

Glynn Marshes writes: I read Pamela Des Barres’ memoir, “I’m With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie” shortly after it was published in the mid-80s. Here’s a new interview with her that’s a fun read and which includes her reflections … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Music, Performers | Tagged books, Music, Pamela Des Barres | 3 Comments

I Love Adam Sandler Movies

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Sax von Stroheim

Sax von Stroheim writes: God knows, they aren’t very well made. Adam Sandler may be our Jerry Lewis – he certainly seems to embarrass middlebrow would-be-sophisticates in the way that Jerry did – but unlike Lewis he has no interest … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers | Tagged Adam Sandler | 4 Comments

The Beach Boys’ First Album: Surfin’ Safari

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Sax von Stroheim

Sax von Stroheim writes: This is the New Journalism: they are reporters; they are actors. They catalog the rituals of Early 1960’s Southern California Teenage Life; they tell us where it’s at: “At Rincon they’re walking the nose.” And because it … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Performers | Tagged albums, Music, music criticism, Southern California Teenage Life, The Beach Boys | 4 Comments

Booby Prize

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: What’s the deal with women who have huge knockers getting boob jobs? I don’t mean lifts or reductions; I mean surgery to make their already giant boobs even gianter. Case in point: legendary nude model Veronika … Continue reading →