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(the recommended, ever-intriguing 1990 movie) Watched this one (one of my daughter’s favorites) for about the 4th or 5th time last evening. It remains a curious, engaging movie about one of the sensational rich trials of the past century. But … Continue reading →

“There is pleasure in the pathless woods. There is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not man less, but nature more.”

(two masterpieces: Welles’ best film and Fitzgerald’s best book–both the best works, respectively in their genres–about the American Dream, about imperfect larger-than-life human beings, about the price of fame, about personal integrity vs. public response, about im/balanced perspectives re. character and … Continue reading →

Easily one of Woody’s top ten, too, incidentally. A 1975 film from early on in his impressive 50 film, thereabouts, directing and acting career. Inspired by War and Peace and the Napoleonic Wars period, albeit with a heavy European pessimistic … Continue reading →

Wow! The most important 1977 dual spacecraft journey is still not over even long after they left our solar system in 2012. Voyager 1 continues with its metallic gold record of human/Earth info which could conceivably keep on flying for billions … Continue reading →

The perfect tv backdrop sequences for fall mornings and fall company.

(always on a fall Sunday at the large north-side Lions’ centre gym) (set up and ready to go again–the annual 8 foot table) (example of a spoken word oldie) (example of my special LPs–a Cream picture disc) (example of a signed; … Continue reading →

What’s not to like about a warm fall evening, dining with my oldest teacher-friend in the Confederation Lounge, then admiring the flower gardens in full bloom out back?

“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” –Henry Matisse

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg filmed by Jerry Aronson, is a 2 DVD director’s cut updated with unseen footage and many extras. It nicely covers Ginsberg’s writing and influences, main life events, media and live performances, mental problems, … Continue reading →