• Film,  Photography,  Uncategorized

    Joaquin

    Joaquin, Joaquin, where are you? I think you’re one of the most talented contemporary actors out there; however, this interview with David Letterman says it all. I’m hesitant to post it because I don’t want it to detract from your acting ability — maybe you’re just doing a good job of that here. Here’s the feed from the Los Angeles Times. It will be interesting to see Joaquin Phoenix’s final swan song movie, Two Lovers, but maybe more interesting to hear the music to come. Oh and by the way, that Farrah Fawcett interview Dave refers to was 10 times more bizarre and she wasn’t acting. One unrelated side note:…

  • Artists,  Exhibitions,  Humor,  Photography

    A couple exhibits

    Happy Halloween! After all the hubbub is over, here are a couple of fall art exhibits worth visiting: 1) Pompeii and the Roman Villa, National Gallery of Art, through March 22, 2009 Here are two background stories in the Washington Post, worth reading: Day of Wrath and coincidentally on the same day, Villas Come Alive 2,000 Years After Vesuvius (in the Travel Section). I have always liked the frescoes at Stabiae. I am bewildered how they survived the destruction at Pompeii. The recreation of the Villa San Marco is just incredible. Makes me want to go visit NOW. Well, that’s a fantasy but it’s on my list. Italy is one…

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