Tag Archives: Las Vegas

Notes on “Viva Las Vegas”

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Viva Las Vegas” pulls off a nifty trick: it uses the corporatization of Elvis to augment and comment on his appeal. Elvis plays Lucky Jackson, a racecar driver whose fortunes belie his name. Ann-Margret is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers | Tagged Ann-Margret, Elvis Presley, Film, George Sidney, Las Vegas, movies, Musicals, Romantic Comedy, Viva Las Vegas, William Demarest | 1 Comment

Weekend Read

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Our friend Lloyd’s final project before his death was an adaptation of a spec script he wrote during his Hollywood days that has just been published on Kindle: Las Vegas in the 1950s — a glamorous black chanteuse . … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Movies, Music | Tagged Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Las Vegas, Lloyd Fonvielle, pulp fiction, Shakespeare | Leave a comment

Neon Du Jour

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Downtown Vegas ca. 1948-1950. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture, Art, History, Travel | Tagged Las Vegas, neon, vintage photo | 1 Comment

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on February 15, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The ceiling of the Venetian casino in Las Vegas, photo by me. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture, Art | Tagged casino architecture, interior design, Las Vegas, traditionalism | 5 Comments

Neon Du Jour

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The El Cortez Hotel in downtown Las Vegas. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture, Commercial art, Photography, Travel | Tagged El Cortez Hotel, Las Vegas, neon | 3 Comments

Restaurant Scene Du Jour

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: To piggyback on Paleo Retiree’s recent post, I caught this couple at the table next to me a few months ago. They were on their phones most of the time I observed them. There wasn’t much conversation.

Posted in Food and health, Photography, The Good Life | Tagged Las Vegas, modern love, smartphones | 4 Comments

Carnevino at the Palazzo

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Apparently it’s Carnivore Weekend here at UR, because along with PR’s post about the dee-licious Umami Burger, I thought I’d share a few shots of one of Vegas’ best steakhouses. As the picture above shows, Carnevino is … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged Italian food, Joe Bastianich, Las Vegas, Mario Batali, Palazzo, steakhouses | 7 Comments

Somewhere on the Road to Vegas

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

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Posted in Architecture, Art, Photography, Travel | Tagged California desert, Las Vegas, neon, signage | 8 Comments

Downtown Vegas Neon

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Here are a few snaps of Vegas neon from my latest trip there a few weeks ago. I shall not rest until I’ve collected every sign in the city. Related My first gallery of Vegas neon. My post … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Photography, Travel | Tagged Las Vegas, neon, signage | 4 Comments

I Can’t Even Remember What It Was I Came Here To Get Away From: An Interview With Lloyd Fonvielle

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: If you’re a regular visitor here, you’ve probably seen one of us mention friend-of-the-blog Lloyd Fonvielle before. I met Lloyd about a year and a half ago on Facebook where he’s a lively and generous presence. We struck … Continue reading →