Man on the street

People are funny.

'Sir sir any thoughts on the academy awards?'

'Fuck dis.'

'Judy Dench?'

'No.'

The Savage Detectives

The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolaño is a consummate portrait of the literary & intellectual spirit of Mexico during its golden years. The first part of the novel is told from the perspective of a young poet coming of age in Mexico City; his adolescent eyes reveal the hope and passion alive in Mexico, while simultaneously highlighting the folly of it all: of intellectuality, poetry, love, and life. The second part of the novel, which is less engaging in my opinion, has many narrators, some of whom we have already met in the first section, documenting their experiences, it is much broader thematically as well as geographically. I recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in Mexican or literary history.

'Somewhere'

'Somewhere' is the new film written & directed by Sofia Coppola.

Staying true to her aesthetic, the film promises elegant visuals, compelling characters, and a well chosen soundtrack to emotionalize the scenes, ie the slowed-down strokes song in the trailer.

The film also stars Dakota Fanning's, possibly more beautiful, sister Elle. Her energy seems to breach the confines of the screen, I can't wait to watch her.

Watch the trailer here

Somewhere

The film opens winter 2010.

Michael's New Look

Check out Colbert's take on the World Cup, starting with a hilarious few minutes on MJ's new look.

I think they hold the World Cup every 4 years because that's how often there's a score in soccer

Party Down, Season 2

Thank you Hunter for introducing me to this hilarious show. It is simultaneously outrageous & sincere, and all the actors, many of whom you will recognize, make up a brilliant ensemble.

To download,

Episodes 1&2, season 2

password is luelinks

LP$ by RATATAT

Alp shit for 'Alps'!

To download the album,

LP4

password is luelinks

Cherry by Ratatat is one of my favorite songs. The climax in that song is electronic ecstasy.

Justin Bobby

I know he's the quintessential bad boy, but Justin Bobby is sexy as hell. The motorcycle, the obnoxious 'Italia' tattoo on his stomach, the consciously untamed hair, the blue eyes, it makes me crazy no matter how I try to fight it.

He's so dumb he's hot?