It's Friday. I don't know what the weather is like where you live, but we are in our 5th straight day of fantastically wonderful Spring weather. I suggest that, since it is Friday, you stand up right now, walk away from this computer screen, walk outside, and take a little break from whatever you may be doing. Have a great weekend!
I've just stumbled across your blog and really like your commentary on such interesting pieces. I love old advertisements and enjoy seeing what others think of them. Thanks for sharing.
On the Set: Noel Neill
-
with George Reeves on the set of TVs "Adventures of Superman" (1952)
Original content copyright 2008-2014 by Mark A Clark No rights are claimed
or imp...
Thursday headlines: The heart of war
-
India's Supreme Court forbids "bulldozer justice," i.e., when the
government demolishes someone's home affter they've been accused of a crime.
/ BBC News...
Mini-Review: Big Shot
-
This is a reposted review originally included in a Round-Up Post. Big Shot
is available to stream on ESPN+. Growing up in New York, but being a New
York Ra...
New & Upcoming Classic Film Books (23)
-
I've returned with an exciting new edition to my classic film book round
ups. Every time I curate these lists I worry that this will be the one that
disapp...
COVERED BY LIFE ON THIS DAY IN 1943
-
Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary; 21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022)
The post COVERED BY LIFE ON THIS DAY IN 1943 first appeared on PDX RETRO.
TOP FIVE SHOWS TO SEE IN NYC THIS WINTER!
-
Looking to see a Broadway or Off-Broadway show this winter? Check out our
top five recommendations (in alphabetical order): Name: Assassins Theater:
Classi...
The Gumdrop Stage of Grief ...
-
So many of you have shared condolences and support after the death of my
beloved brother Bill from COVID-19. I wish I could thank you individually,
but u...
The Big Issue (uk)
-
A complete redesigned @bigissueuk done by ace @mrwilley , editor
paulmcnamee and @mrmneil . photo Paul Logan (vendor of The Big Issue at
Liverpool St, Lo...
Death of the Innocent The Murder of Frank Raymond
-
Frank Raymond, Jr. circa 1904 By Allan R. Ellenberger The dark side of
Hollywood existed long before the film industry arrived in town. When Frank
Kellogg ...
The Quaking Aspen
-
Here is my dying Quaking Aspen tree
Now age 20, dwarfed and smothered of light
By a giant Coast Maple, there before its time. Once,
it was a sapling planted...
It is only a matter of time
-
On September 12th of 2011, the *New York Times* published an article by Dr.
Abigail Zuger in which she criticised certain supposedly unrealistic
aspects ...
The Impeachment Blunder
-
It’s been my contention that Impeachment is one of the great political
blunders of my lifetime … worse than Susan Estrich putting Dukakis in a
tank, almo...
Happy Holidays!
-
2019 has been both a blessing and a burden. So many wonderful experiences
and unexpected hardships… Still, every bump in the road sends us flying
forward. ...
New York City, January 30, 2018
-
★★★★ Even through the blinds, to eyes without contact lenses, the world was
newly brightened all around—not inherently bright, with dawn still under
the pa...
alt-J, In Cold Blood
-
Listen to this new alt-J single from their new album, Relaxer. Pre-order
Relaxer, set to release on June 2nd, 2017.
The post alt-J, In Cold Blood appear...
Behind the Door (1919) New Restoration
-
One of the pleasures of silent film is that there’s no such thing as a
definitive viewing. There’s always a new take on an old film—be it a new
score, ...
Mike Francesa on Ishiguro
-
windolfcolumn:
I see here Ishiguro got a new book. This, what is it called? Around here
somewhere. Let’s see. The Sleeping Giant. The Sleeping Giant.
Wh...
Depression Don’t Give A F*ck
-
Depression is a monster. It destroys indiscriminately. It rots you from the
inside out. Everything looks fine on the outside, but inward, all is dust.
Depr...
Click On Over To The New JMG!
-
The new JMG is live right now so you can click right over and create a
bookmark for JoeMyGod.com. But keep the old bookmark for a bit as we're
going to ke...
How You Magnetize Things to You
-
You've probably heard someone say that "*you magnetize things to yourself*".
They're implying that it has to do, usually, with visualization, or as a
frien...
Goodbye Kitty
-
Curled up forever in my toasty-warm heart...
I was there the moment Itchy died, on Midsummer’s Eve, fifteen years ago,
and I was there for his twin sister...
1 comment:
I've just stumbled across your blog and really like your commentary on such interesting pieces. I love old advertisements and enjoy seeing what others think of them. Thanks for sharing.
Post a Comment