Category Archives: Photography

A Kipling for Our Times

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs . . .

Posted in Photography, Technology | 2 Comments

“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 →

Posted in Art, Movies, Photography | Tagged documentaries, John Maloof, street photography, Vivian Maier, Weegee | 11 Comments

Double Feature: “The Lady and the Duke” and “Escape from Tomorrow”

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Fenster

Fenster writes: I wrote here about a double feature screened at home. I picked up Cool Hand Luke and The Paperboy just because they were both available at the library and found that they had a lot in common, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Photography | Tagged Eric Rohmer, Escape from Tomorrow, Randy Moore, The Lady and the Duke | 9 Comments

Creepshot Or Not? Sanitary-Napkin Girl Edition

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: For the “No, it’s not a Creepshot” side, I can see the following arguments: The taking and the publishing of the photo obviously weren’t motivated by lust but by amazement at what a clueless and low-class place America … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography | Tagged creepshots, photography | 16 Comments

Naked Lady of the Week: Dita Von Teese

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As this post alluded to, I recently saw the documentary BETTIE PAGE REVEALS ALL, so I’ve been in a pin-up mood recently. (OK, so I’m always in a pin-up mood.) The documentary made me appreciate how, in this … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Photography, Sex | Tagged burlesque, Dita Von Teese, femme fatale, Film Noir, George Hurrell, glamour, Pin-Ups, retro | 5 Comments

NYC Notes, Part 3: The Cloisters at Fort Tryon Park

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: One of my favorite places during my New York City trip last month was The Cloisters, a medieval art museum run by the The Met located in northern Manhattan. Nestled in a sprawling park that abuts Washington Heights … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, History, Photography, Travel | Tagged Fort Tryon Park, medieval art, medieval history, New York City, The Cloisters | 4 Comments

Creepshot or Not: Bikinis in the Park

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: When I solicited thoughts and opinions some months ago about whether a snapshot I’d sneaked of a couple of sunbathing cuties in a public park was a Creepshot or not, some visitors concluded A) that it wasn’t, and B) … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Photography | Tagged cheryl dunn, creepshots, documentaries, documentary, movies, photography, robert frank | 22 Comments

NYC Notes, Part 2: Eating and Drinking

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: In part 1 of my NYC series I ventured some thoughts and impressions on the city in general, but now let’s talk about something important. Herewith I offer a rundown of some of the more notable meals and … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, Photography, The Good Life, Travel | Tagged bacon, bars, cocktails, German food, Indian food, Italian food, Jewish delis, locavore food, New York City, pizza, ramen, street food | 15 Comments

NYC Notes, June 2014

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I recently returned from a 10-day vacation to New York City. Here are some pics and observations from my trip. WARNING: I’ve lived in (suburban) Los Angeles my entire life and spent all of 18-20 days total in … Continue reading →