The Truthiness Shall Set You Freak- Adam West has shuffled off this mortal coil June 11, 2017Happy trails, Mayor West, aka Bruce Wayne, aka the Caped Crusader, aka schoolteacher-tuned-gunfighter Christopher Rolf (on The Rifleman). Thanks for your delightful work.
- Happy Cole Porter Day! June 9, 2017For which I offer these lyrics from the movie “Can Can” Here being sung by Maurice Chevalier to Louis Jourdan:
- 18 Fascinating Items From RadioShack’s Corporate Memorabilia Auction June 8, 2017via Consumerist As part of closing down, RadioShack is emptying out the company museum at its headquarters, and its corporate archives and vault of memorabilia. That means that the company is selling some valuable and cool items, and some boxes of … Continue reading →
- Trump used to be more articulate. What could explain the change? May 29, 2017A very interesting comparison between the linguistic and speech patterns of Donald Trump in the 80s and 90s and today. The amount of cognizant decay is unmistakeable. STAT asked experts to compare Trump’s speech from decades ago to that in 2017. All noticed … Continue reading →
- Banksy chips away at EU flag in first Brexit mural May 10, 2017DOVER (AFP).- British street artist Banksy has created his first mural inspired by Brexit, showing a workman chipping away at one of the stars on the European Union flag. The work appeared on the side of a house on Sunday … Continue reading →
- Mail Me to the GOP May 9, 2017If you die an untimely death, can you have your ashes sent to the person of your choice? What if you would like to send it to your least favorite representative in order to protest legislation they have written or … Continue reading →
- Deciphering the Phonetic Language of Incan Khipu April 27, 2017Dr. Sabine Hyland managed to decipher information contained in twisted chords called khipus, in which records were kept using knots of colored fibers from animals such as alpacas, llamas and deer. Her exciting discovery has the potential to shed light on … Continue reading →
- An Exhibit of Representations of ‘Melancholia’ in Mexican art April 19, 2017MEXICO CITY.- The Museo Nacional de Arte (MUNAL, National Art Museum of Mexico) presents ‘Melancholy’, an exhibition that delves into the manner that melancholy, commonly characterized by reflecting the darkest human sides of passion and affection, is represented in Mexican art through … Continue reading →
- Slimy Piece of Worm-Ridden Filth – Life Inside Jabba the Hutt April 16, 2017Filmmaker Jamie Benning created this short about the fascinating creation of of Star Wars’ most infamous (and my favorite) character. He interviewed puppeteer Toby Philpott, one of the three men who crawled inside the Hutt to bring him to life. Benning’s 20 … Continue reading →
- The Last Leg – A BRILLIANT UK comedy panel SHOW April 15, 2017The Last Leg started as a one-time color commentary on the Special Olympics but was such a success that it was picked up and turned into a hit series. It stars Aussie Adam Hills (who has had one leg since birth), … Continue reading →
- Adam West has shuffled off this mortal coil June 11, 2017
Tag Archives: movies
‘Curmudgeons’ ~by Danny Devito
I just finished watching this exquisite little movie and want to share it with the world. I imagine you will too: <p><a href=”https://vimeo.com/159449591″>Curmudgeons</a> from <a href=”https://vimeo.com/jersey2ndave”>Jersey 2nd Avenue</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Goes to L.A.
From the Board of Directors, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art “After extensive due diligence and deliberation, the Board of Directors of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is pleased to announce plans to build the museum in Exposition Park in Los Angeles.” “I … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Beauty, Culture, History, movies, San Francisco, Star Wars
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Cobra Gypsies: the Kalbelya of Rajasthan
Filmmaker Raphael Treza traveled to northern India and lived among an ancient tribe known as the Kalbeliya for three months. Cobra Gypsies is the vibrant and enlightening document of that journey. The Kalbeliyas are a highly spirited people; ebullient in their celebration … Continue reading
Everybody Wants to Kill Bruce Willis
Does everyone want to kill Bruce Willis? It sure seems like it. Pierre-Alexandre Chauvat hilariously edited together 53 different movies to make it seem like various characters from movies like Duel, The Bourne Ultimatum, Pulp Fiction, Hot Fuzz, Mad Max: Fury Road and many more are out … Continue reading
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Fly Like an Eagle…
I suggest you play this amazing video on full screen: La Patrouille de France et les trois Jetman Yves Rossy, Vincent Reffet et Fred Fugen volent ensemble dans une chorégraphie aérienne encore jamais vue. Deux mondes aéronautiques différents s’associent pour … Continue reading
The One Moment by OK Go
Another spectacular video presentation by the group OK Go. This time sponsored by Morton Salt to direct attention to 5 noble charities they have have chosen to support under their Walk Her Walk #walkherwalk program. I can’t improve on her description … Continue reading
Star Wars Dogfight with Drones!
Corridor Digital created this amazing Patreon-financed video of an X-wing fighter battling 2 TIE fighters and a TIE Advanced x1 (the kind Vader flew in Ep. IV) using in-house resources that include a 3D printer, drones, GoPro cameras, and home computer-level … Continue reading
An Inspirational Speech by Charlie Chaplin
In 1940, The Great Dictator, written, directed and starring Charlie Chaplin was released. The story of a poor Jewish barber who is mistaken for a dictator of a similar appearance and takes his place. In his rejection of the position … Continue reading
Happy Birthday to Tallulah Bankhead
The amazing actress and bon vivant, Tallulah (“I’m as pure as the driven slush.”) Bankhead was born 114 years ago on this date. Shown here in the center, in the mink coat, in her iconic role as Constance “Connie” Porter in … Continue reading
“The Making of Star Wars …as told by C-3PO and R2-D2” (1977)
This TV documentary was broadcast on September 16, 1977. Just 4 months after Star Wars: A New Hope hit theatres. I remember being bummed that I missed it (because I didn’t own a TV in ’77). Hosted by R2D2 and C3PO, … Continue reading
