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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Science 1, Gwyneth 0
« on: September 20, 2019, 01:48:28 AM »
I think the article mentioned they were having to shoot the show around her Goop schedule.  It's 2019 and this is what the world has come to. 

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Science 1, Gwyneth 0
« on: September 19, 2019, 08:28:27 AM »
It looks like Gwyenth has a new role as a member of a rich dysfunctional family in what may be a self-parody. 


https://www.wmagazine.com/story/gwyneth-paltrow-the-politician-character-goop-parody

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Bye Bye Ric ...
« on: September 17, 2019, 09:28:56 AM »
Pieces like that, written by people with only a superficial knowledge, seem to be more common and actually do more harm than good, IMO.  . 

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Bye Bye Ric ...
« on: September 16, 2019, 10:07:37 PM »
It feels like the the mortar shells are getting closer...

Yes, very true it looks like.  And now I've just found out from my sister that our younger cousin has just died of a heart attack.  Goodbye Ric, goodbye Phil.  You'll be missed very much. 

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: September 16, 2019, 03:05:54 PM »
Shows you how much attention I pay to award shows. Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor and I never heard of its existence.

Since Uwe brought it up, I did a bit of reading about it, and read an article about the pushback from the Shirley family. Among other things, they said the tour was a tour of black colleges and universities, not a general public tour. That alone makes a big difference. Sounds like the movie has a hefty dose of fiction along with the biographical elements.

Esquire tends to agree about the hefty dose of fiction part.  Yet, the number of times that Hollywood has done this kind of thing can't even be counted.  Hollywood isn't known for its accuracy, needless to say. 

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a26486233/green-book-true-story-explained/






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Ric Ocasek certainly gave the world some music which is still relevant and admirable even today.  A unique figure in music. 

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: September 16, 2019, 10:47:50 AM »
I'm not sure how well that movie was promoted.  The difficulty in finding accommodations reminds me of some of what was discussed in "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin. 

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: September 16, 2019, 02:06:20 AM »
I'm aware of artists from the past in most genres but never heard of Don Shirley, or of the movie.

"Green Book" was in the news because someone made a controversial comment during a press tour. I think that gave it bad PR briefly.  It was also in the news for beating "Roma" for best picture.  Other than that, I knew nothing about the movie until this thread. 

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: September 13, 2019, 06:12:48 PM »
Deep Purple and Grand Funk on Playboy After Dark.





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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: September 13, 2019, 01:57:58 PM »
"Surely, this should be considered cultural enrichment now that J.S. Bach is involved."

Now I am entirely sure it does not. 

Qualify as art I mean.  8)

Or maybe it does. In a post-Dadaistic manner. She even seems to be German (groan ...) which goes a long way in explaining her beginner's banjo playing; she obviously didn't learn it sitting on the patio watching her parents work the land. She meddles in art: stick figure nudes (there must be a double entendre hidden in that term, but I haven't worked it out yet) as a concept.

www.judithclara.de

"My art

The pencil is not lifted until the design is finished.
That's how I design artworks with a single line.
Main theme is the woman as a unique and fascinating being.
The focus is on the clarity of the line and the resulting female forms.
Every artwork is a unique one and thrills with its individual expression."


Fräulein Clara has certainly done away with the unjust stereotype that we strive for perfection in everything we do. Rather, her slogan is "less is more". How apt. And now put on a sweater please, you'll catch a cold.

Her poetry shows she may not be a modern Goethe.  However, she scores an overwhelming victory over him in the looks department.  Anything poetic she might have to offer should probably be considered lagniappe. 

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: September 12, 2019, 10:43:46 AM »
I found one of her playing Bach.  It isn't as smooth as the country playing, but Bach isn't known for his simplicity.  Surely, this should be considered cultural enrichment now that J.S. Bach is involved.  Also, note the intricate dance moves interspersed throughout the video. 


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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: September 11, 2019, 08:25:44 AM »
They are definitely unacknowledged and that's a shame.  They deserve much better.

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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: September 10, 2019, 02:38:01 AM »
I just looked it up.  It was 1928 and I'm very impressed that Scrapper Blackwell could come up with something like that at that point in time.  This is sheer talent. 

https://www.knkx.org/post/kokomo-blues-among-roots-sweet-home-chicago

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Gibson Basses / Re: A little tweaked 20/20 on Italian ebay
« on: September 02, 2019, 11:49:05 AM »
Either Oar?



I had almost forgotten about that.  Kierkegaard's thoughts on the best finish for a 20/20.


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