Blair Witch for Modern Times
A lot of horror films are all about the struggles of those left behind, as the survivors of whatever “big bad” is picking them off one by one. The new Blair Witch film...
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“Murdered Out” by American Artist Kim Gordon
Kim Gordon (long of seminal noise band Sonic Youth) has a new song out–the first one ever under her own name–a dark tune with a nod to the all-black cars with all their features...
Feasting on “The [P]re-chewed Meat of Culture”: On Children, Relevance, and “Robinson Crusoe” in A Preview Screening of “The Wild Life”
Thanks to @lordbyron080808 for taking a look at a new film from his unique perspective! As a 48-year-old single, childless, movie critic sitting alone in a darkened theater at 10 o’clock on a Saturday morning,...
Burning Man
I haven’t the words to describe Burning Man 2016 yet, but here are a few pictures of the art and my experiences. You’ll see art on the playa, art cars, burning art, and scenes around...
Black Like Me, Part II, Hollywood Strikes Back: The Problems of Nostalgia and Colonial Revisionism in “The Legend of Tarzan”
Thanks to @lordbyron080808 for taking a look at a new film from his unique perspective! Last month I reviewed the Matthew McConnaughey Civil War drama, “Free State of Jones,” and I tried to convince readers...
Check Out Today’s Column on Positivus
If you haven’t already seen today’s column in the Dallas Morning News on Positivus and Latvia and Donald Trump, click here.
Trump plan to weaken NATO obligations is unfair to the Baltic countries that had our back
In July I headed to the Positivus music festival in Salacgriva, Latvia. It’s on the border with Estonia and not far — as the tanks roll –from Russia. This was the 10th year of Positivus, and...
Positivus in Pictures
Here’s a first look at some of the things I saw at the Positivus festival in Latvia this year. I’m so glad I went! It was chilly this year for someone from Texas, but...
Saturday Partea Time!
Today in Austin, Texas there is a party/fundraiser for my Burningman Camp. (Turns out it takes some real cash to make an art car!) A ton of effort has gone into making this...
You Gotta Break A Few Eggs:” Woody Allen’s “Café Society
I’m extremely proud to present a look at the new Woody Allen movie “Cafe Society” from @lordbyron080808! Enjoy! “You Gotta Break A Few Eggs:” Woody Allen’s “Café Society” As Autobiography And A...
