Coney Island Baby
I found this epic version of the already epic Lou Reed tune, "Coney Island Baby" on Youtube. For those of you in a pensive mood, as I am this afternoon,…
Perfect
Before Mr. Burns started telling us about things that were "excellent", Terry Silver from Karate Kid III was all over things that were "perfect". [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DWtlj3w2nc&w=560&h=315] As the Rifftrax guys…
Dear Richard Dawkins,
Professor Dawkins, It pains me a little writing this. As a fellow atheist, I respect the work you've done promulgating atheist thought through your books and lectures. That you've chosen…
No Pay, But This Smile Will Be Seen By Hundreds Of People
I love Gemma Arrowsmith. Watch and laugh. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePdTDKU2s2U?list=UUgPLD3QQuXpwVrcUo51kFBA&w=560&h=315]
I Don’t Understand What They’re About
Nicholas Meyer, director of the best of the Star Trek movies, gets at what always bothered me about the Abrams reboots. There’s no question as to J.J.’s expertise as a filmmaker. Jesus,…
This Week’s Book Blog Tour Stops
For those keeping track, here are the Summer of Long Knives book blog tour stops for Sept 29th-October 5th. Monday, September 29th: JulzReads Wednesday, October 1st: Back Porchervations Friday, October 3rd: Sara’s Organized…
Recapping Week Two Of the Blog Tour
We had two reviews this week, one by Jodi Webb, and the other by 5 Minutes For Books. Both reviews were positive. Webb first: "This is a murder mystery unlike…
Summer’s End
Tiffany Wan, a person of my acquaintance, sings on this track. Electronic dance music isn't my usual thing, mainly because the only way to get me to dance is to…
Lezlie Moore’s 30 Since ’84
A while back, inspired by the light sketch comedian, one-woman show genius, and greatest sword in all of France Julia Sweeney, I compiled a list of my forty-two favorite movies…
Recapping Week One Of the Book Blog Tour
This week, three blogs reviewed Summer of Long Knives. For those of you keeping score at home, two enjoyed the book, one didn't. Here are the links: (Liked it) Monday, September…