No two people are not on fire.
This Seems Like A Spoof
… but I think it’s real.
Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer needs to be in that law firm too.
All Things Must Pass
I’m only about a third of the way through but I’m digging it so far. Man, I miss record stores …
Everyone thinks they know what killed Tower Records: The Internet. But that’s not the story. “All Things Must Pass” examines this iconic company’s explosive trajectory, tragic demise, and legacy forged by its rebellious founder Russ Solomon.
“Buy Some Condoms”
I found myself in the Apple store yesterday because a couple of Renfields “need” new iPads. Reminded me of this classic.
This Is Weird, For Many Reasons
… but mostly because Welles is an opinionated genius and world-class hater. It’s hard to imagine him being a talk show host who could get guests comfortable.
Throw in Andy Kaufman, and I’m not sure what I was expecting. I was pleasantly surprised. It’s clear that Welles had watched Taxi, and had thought about it in some depth.
“I want to know why it is that you go and wrestle with people, when you can act so well.”
Hell Yeah
George Miller’s latest, out this summer.
Shit
Evángelos Odysséas Papathanassíou, known professionally as Vangelis, has hopped the twig. He was 79.
I’m Crying
Come on guys, don’t let Spectrum drop Corncob TV.
Delivery For You Sir
There Will Be No Encores
I’ve recently begun making a cautious return to seeing live music again, and I’ve come to realize something I guess I never cared enough to think about before: the encore is ridiculous. At this point, maybe we should just collectively admit that and do away with it. I’m not saying doing an encore was never a cool idea. I like to imagine a simpler time when it was an actual, authentic gesture only granted to crowds who cheered hard enough. Just end the show and then fuck off. The people who leave prior to the encore will find a new excuse to leave early. There’s always an excuse.
You bastards who perform live every week: are you still doing encores? Is it kabuki theater?