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“The Hateful Eight” Partial Review

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Here, I wrote a “non-review” of Django Unchained.  As I wrote then, I’d fallen for Pulp Fiction and felt compelled to return to Tarantino, repeatedly, looking for that sugar high.  But most all of his later work I … Continue reading →

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Balcones Baby Blue Corn Whisky

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I first tasted Balcones Baby Blue at the marvelous Seven Grand whisky bar in downtown Los Angeles. The friendly and knowledgeable barkeep Paul was a big fan but warned me not to get too attached to the stuff: … Continue reading →

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No Man Needs Nothing

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: David Lean’s “Lawrence of Arabia” is unusual in that it attempts to build a character-based epic around an enigma. I am not among those who find this strategy unproblematic. In fact, I think the movie loses … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Kristine Kahill

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This week’s naked lady was recommended by Paleo Retiree, who noticed her on the great Kink.com. Pale, slender, with breasts the size of demure tea cups, she suggests a downmarket version of Natalie Portman. That inborn … Continue reading →

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Gallup Weighs in on Free Speech on Campus

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Gallup has released the results of polling on the issue of free speech on campus.

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Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Atlantico Private Cask

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: Atlantico is a young Dominican distillery, not a decade old. Their range has found favor with, of all people, Enrique Iglesias, who is a partner in the business and makes promotional videos for them. This is the … Continue reading →

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Small Bluetooth Speakers

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Currently living out of suitcases in a small, furnished sublet far away from our usual city, my wife and I recently found ourselves craving a speaker. Earphone-listening is great but sometimes it’s fun to share music, and … Continue reading →

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Robert Stark And I Have a Yak

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Robert Stark interviews yours truly. Given that I spent much of my professional life interviewing other people, I found it a little bewildering to be answering questions instead of asking them. But Robert’s an interesting guy and we … Continue reading →

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Trumpster Linkage

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: What is now if not an opportune time to share some online goodies about Donald Trump, and about what he and his campaign may or may not represent? Perhaps the Trump phenom shouldn’t be treated too dismissively. Does Trump … Continue reading →

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Bronze Is Not the Most Durable of Monuments

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Near three months, without excepting the holy season of Lent, were consumed in skirmishes and preparations, before the Latins were ready or resolved for a general assault. The land fortifications had been found impregnable; and the … Continue reading →

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