Separated at birth
These two really were separated at birth. Literally.
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“Wolf of Wall Street” fashion
And now for a change of pace—I guess they still call it “fashion.” These outfits were seen at the UK premiere of the Scorcese film “The Wolf of Wall Street.” I am in awe at the almost infinite variety of … Continue reading →
Le Chambon: the village of rescuers
Last night by chance I came across the story of the French village of Le Chambon during WWII. I’d never heard it before, but it’s one of the most fascinating stories of rescuers during the Holocaust. I’ve written about rescuers … Continue reading →
Back…
…to the future, with a Mustang rather than a DeLorean:
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They didn’t look the least bit alike when they were young. But in their declining/mature/twilight/golden years, they rather do (except for the ‘stache and some extra eyebrow bushiness):
Continue reading →Yes, let’s
The title of Paul Mirengoff’s post on Obama’s announcement of the mandate waiver for those whose policies were cancelled due to Obamacare is “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off.” Mirengoff is talking about the mandate, and probably about Obamacare too. … Continue reading →
This documentary…
…bring tears to my eyes. Say what you will about Mitt Romney, he was one of the best men—on the personal level—ever to run for president in my lifetime. Maybe the best. And I believe he would have been a … Continue reading →
R.I.P. Joan Fontaine
Another Hollywood great is gone, this time at the age of 96. You may be reluctant to place Joan Fontaine among the “greats.” You may even have trouble distinguishing her from her perhaps-more-well-known-actress sister—from whom she was estranged for most … Continue reading →
R.I.P. Peter O’Toole
The British actor Peter O’Toole has died at the age of 81. (Eighty-one is starting to seem very young to me.) O’Toole packed a heap of living—and carousing—into one life. He was an always-fascinating and unique actor. Eyes of startling … Continue reading →
Tokyo Story
It was this comment at my post about outstanding movies that made me decide it was high time I saw “Tokyo Story,” a postwar Japanese film by YasujirÅ Ozu that’s considered one of the greatest cinema masterpieces of the 20th … Continue reading →
Heredity, ain’t it wonderful?
I present to you Exhibit A, actor Jake Hoffman (aka Dustin Hoffman’s son): A little more handsome than his dad, though, don’t you think?
Continue reading →Obamacare: let’s not call it cancelled, let’s call it “transitioned”
So much kinder and gentler: One thing that you should be aware of is that word has gone out and Democrats will no longer speak of plans being “cancelled.” They are now all using the euphemism “transitioned to better plans.” … Continue reading →