Tag Archives: Great Depression

“Ask the Dust”

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Written and directed by Robert Towne from the novel by John Fante, you’d never know from watching this film that the source material was one of Charles Bukowski’s primary influences. Set in Depression-era Los Angeles, Fante’s novel … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Tagged Charles Bukowski, Colin Farrell, Great Depression, John Fante, Los Angeles, Robert Towne, Salma Hayek | 5 Comments

“I Was Looking for a Street”

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As the quote I posted a few days ago implied, I just read the first volume of crime writer Charles Willeford’s memoirs. It might be one of the best things I’ve ever read. The book covers the … Continue reading →