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“…PHOTOS: New Rolling Stones Book Reveals ‘All The Crazy Stuff’..”
“..LIFE books has come out with a book on the Stones – similar to the Dylan book covered on May 11. Once again the book is full of amazing pictures – - some that have been well-exposed – some fairly … Continue reading
“…Bernard-Henri Lévy: Kerouac at the Cinema..”
“…I can see myself, with him, talking about one of those books of life – - legendary above all – a source of sustenance for young people refusing the inevitability of an timid existence – - one somehow cracked – … Continue reading
“…Cannes 2012: Holy Motors – review..” (ed:..it gets five stars..)
“..Leos Carax’s experimental odyssey is barking mad, weightless and euphoric – – it’s what we have all come to Cannes for..” go to source/story>>> Cannes 2012: Holy Motors – review | Film | guardian.co.uk.
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“…Hands on With So.cl, Microsoft’s ‘Experimental’ Social Search Network..”
“..But is So.cl the next Facebook, Twitter or even, Google+? We spent some hands-on time with Microsoft’s new social network to find out. The short answer: No. But So.cl does offer some unique features that if done right – - … Continue reading
“…The Sellout of the Ivory Tower – and the Crash of 2008 (Excerpt)..”
“…Many people who saw my documentary film about the 2008 economic crisis, Inside Job, found that the most surprising, and disturbing, portion of the film was its revelation of widespread conflicts of interest in universities, think tanks, and among prominent … Continue reading
“…Review: Diablo III Was Worth 12 Years of Hell…”
“…Cross another winner of multiple Vaporware Awards off the list: – - After many long years Diablo III is finally available. Blizzard has clearly aimed to capture everything people loved about Diablo III’s 12-year-old predecessor – - the addictive dungeon-raiding … Continue reading
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“…The Best Late Night Clips of the Week…” (video/photos..)
“..President Obama’s big gay marriage announcement continued to dominate the news this week – thanks in part to Newsweek’s “First Gay President” cover. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert were on vacation – but Conan O’Brien in particular picked up the … Continue reading
“…15 Kristen Wiig ‘SNL’ Sketches We’ll Never Forget…” (video..)
“..Kristen Wiig made her final appearance as a cast member on “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend after seven impressive years on the show. It’s no contest that she has been one of the most prolific and talented cast members … Continue reading
“…Archi-future: 13 Green Buildings That Will Blow Your Mind..” (photos..)
“..As architects continue to envision the utopian cities of the future – one thing is certain: – - innovation means sustainability. In the midst of a global ecological crisis, architects and designers are relentlessly pursuing design strategies that manage to … Continue reading
“…Behold: the Marvel Avengers Assemble 3D experience | Charlie Brooker..”
“…It’s as good as superhero films are ever likely to get – - which is excellent news – - because they can stop making them now..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Behold: the Marvel Avengers Assemble 3D experience | Charlie Brooker … Continue reading
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“…Pathetic fantasist or Nazi spy? – The mysterious Mrs O’Grady..”
“…She was the only British woman sentenced to death for treason during the Second World War. Now a new book revisits her bizarre case..” go to source/story>>> Pathetic fantasist or Nazi spy? The mysterious Mrs O’Grady – This Britain – … Continue reading
“..Will nobody mourn the death of classical music?..”
“…Even 20 or 30 years ago, the great history of art music was something of general interest and respect. Now, it has turned into at best a specialist interest – - and at worst something to move people along rapidly … Continue reading
“…Joe Strummer: The angry young man who grew up…”
“..The leader of The Clash was the spokesman for a generation. But what was Joe Strummer really like? To mark the 10th anniverary of his death, his widow reveals the truth behind the legend – – and how the angry … Continue reading
“…Male grooming: The movie…”
“…From beard contests to ball cream – - Morgan Spurlock’s “Mansome” goofs through modern-day male narcissism..” go to source/story>>> Male grooming: The movie – Documentaries – Salon.com.
“…Book Review: 99 Nights With the 99 Percent…”
“…“Most lucky reporters get to see one major movement in their lifetime,” Chris Faraone wrote in early October 2011. “Occupy is shaping up to be the most intense beast I’ve ever witnessed.” At that time, Faraone was in southern Florida, … Continue reading
“…Recording U2′s Achtung Baby & Zooropa…”
“…Young Irish engineer Robbie Adams played an important part in the recording of U2′s popular and critically-acclaimed albums Achtung Baby and Zooropa. Here he gives PAUL TINGEN a fascinating insight into the exciting and unorthodox recording methods they used..” go … Continue reading
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“…The 5 Most Annoying Kids on TV…”
“…3. Manny — Modern Family I know, I know — this one is controversial, but hear me out. Sure, Manny’s “old soul, young body” gimmick is adorable in small segments:- – playing parent at Haley’s party – trading fake stock … Continue reading
“…Review: Shihad: Beautiful Machine..”
“…You should see this film. It’s the best music documentary that will ever come out of New Zealand. It has grit and heart and soul – and then there is the manipulation, the rewriting of history, the candidness that becomes … Continue reading
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“…”The Dictator”: A Qaddafi-Inspired Rom-Com Filled With Pubic-Hair Jokes…”
“…Sacha Baron Cohen’s uneven comedy still confirms his status as a master satirist…” go to source/story>>> “The Dictator”: A Qaddafi-Inspired Rom-Com Filled With Pubic-Hair Jokes | Mother Jones.
“…Faces of the Sixties..”
“…Photographer Justin de Villeneuve is best known for having launched the career of iconic supermodel Twiggy. An exhibition of his work opening at Proud Galleries tomorrow includes some of the best examples from his portfolio – – and is an … Continue reading
“…Cannes 2012 review: Moonrise Kingdom..” (ed:..it gets four and a half stars..out of five..)
“…Wes Anderson’s elegant new film is eccentric but heartfelt – – a soufflé of strangeness that rises superbly..” go to source/story>>> Cannes 2012 review: Moonrise Kingdom | Film | guardian.co.uk.
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“..Clip joint: Ghosts..”
“..cinemas best spooks..” go to source/story>>> Clip joint: Ghosts | Film | guardian.co.uk.
“…the greatest Sacha Baron Cohen clips..”
“…To mark the release of Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film The Dictator – – here are a few of his best moments…” go to source/story>>> With The Dictator released tomorrow, what are the greatest Sacha Baron Cohen clips? | Film … Continue reading
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“…Audi’s Electric pushbike…”
“…Audi recently took ownership of motorbike brand Ducati, but the German car maker isn’t ready to chuck its “four ring” logo on any motorbikes just yet. Instead, it has built an electric pushbike. The electric pedal bike – or “pedelec” … Continue reading
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“…56 Up: ‘It’s like having another family’…”
“…It began as a one-off look at how the class system defined the hopes and aspirations of British children. Now almost half a century later – the Up series has evolved into one of the world’s great documentary projects. But … Continue reading
“..iPhone 4S and Lumia 900 Have Fun Answering ‘Who’s the Best Smartphone?’..”
“…Friday morning, an enterprising iPhone 4S owner asked Siri, “What’s the best cell phone ever?” The answer? According to Wolfram Alpha, the source of the query results, it’s the Nokia Lumia 900 — in the bright blue Cyan hue. Conversely, … Continue reading
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“…The $175m flop so bad it could end the 3D boom…”
“…Disney expected ‘Mars Needs Moms’ to strike it rich in cinema’s new gold rush. Then audiences saw it…” go to source/story>>> The $175m flop so bad it could end the 3D boom – News – Films – The Independent.
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“…Lagging at school – the butt of cruel jokes: are males the new Second Sex?..”
“…They work longer hours, face economic insecurity and suffer worse health. Now their feckless ways are lampooned in the media. A controversial new book argues that men increasingly face a prejudice that dare not speak its name..” go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
“…How time stands still in women’s magazines…”
“…Women’s magazines are still offering us the same take on weddings, weight and work that they were a decade ago. Is it time they evolved?..” go to source/story>>> Eva Wiseman: How time stands still in women’s magazines | Life and … Continue reading
“…Pick of the week: Childhood adventure from a Japanese master…”
“…Pick of the week: “I Wish” is an art-house rarity – - a lovely, bittersweet Japanese yarn for all ages…” go to source/story>>> Pick of the week: Childhood adventure from a Japanese master – Our Picks – Salon.com.
“…Too rich to queue? – Why markets and morals don’t fit..”
“..We are moving towards a world where everything is up for sale – - from standing in line to the right to pollute – – and that’s bad for all of us..” (cont..) go to source/story>>> Too rich to queue? … Continue reading
“…Jerry Seinfeld – review…”
“…”Oh my God, Birmingham, England!” yelled Jerry Seinfeld as he came on stage suited and shouting as though he sought to sell us something disreputable. “Do you know how many years I have been wanting to come here? Zero! Never … Continue reading
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“…Anne Boleyn: witch, bitch, temptress, feminist…”
“…We argue over her, we admire and revile her – we constantly reinvent her. Henry VIII’s second wife is one of the most controversial women in English history..” go to source/story>>> Anne Boleyn: witch, bitch, temptress, feminist | Books | … Continue reading
“…The 25 web TV shows you need to see..”
“…With everyone from Joss Whedon to Seth MacFarlane involved – internet TV is attracting huge stars – - big bucks and small-screen spin-offs. Here are the best streams to point your browser at..” go to source/story>>> The 25 web TV … Continue reading
“…Everything You Need to Know About Breasts…”
“..Did breasts evolve for lactation – or to enhance sex appeal? A new book explores why they matter…” go to source/story>>> Everything You Need to Know About Breasts | Sex & Relationships | AlterNet.
“…The heavy guide to getting ahead in music: scholarship named after Led Zeppelin’s legendary manager..”
“…To those who dared to stand in his way, Peter Grant, the legendary manager of Led Zeppelin, conducted his business with a mixture of verbal aggression, physical intimidation – and judicious use of a baseball bat. Now the next generation … Continue reading
“…PHOTOS: Bob Dylan Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before..”
“..Just a taste of how old baby boomers are getting: Who remembers when Bob Dylan’s first album came out? This month marks the 50th anniversary of the album Bob Dylan – - and to celebrate Life books is putting out … Continue reading
“..An entertaining analysis of a decade of great change..”
“..For the left, it was at best a hangover and at worst a wholesale retreat; – - for the right it was intimation of an imminent apocalypse. It gave us loon pants, Gary Glitter, the Tate bricks, Confessions of a … Continue reading
“..Comic strips – and matchstick-men..”
“…Art lovers will be able to enjoy a major retrospective of Roy Lichtenstein’s work – - and find out how LS Lowry was influenced by the French – - as the Tate galleries reveal next year’s programmes..” go to source/story>>> … Continue reading
“…Maurice Sendak: the fight in him was an expression of life…”
“…When I interviewed Maurice Sendak last year he was furious with everything. That fury came from love – and it drove his art..” go to source/story>>> Maurice Sendak: the fight in him was an expression of life | Books | … Continue reading