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The movie is part of the “ Orphic Trilogy ,” directed by Jean Cocteau . It’s title is The Blood of a Poet . The brief synopsis is: “Told in four episodes, an unnamed artist is transported through a mirror into another dimension, where he travels through various bizarre scenarios.” Thusly it begins. Read Full Story

First you start with a roux , pronounced “roo,” and spelled R-O-U-X. Small circles, in the center, getting wider, slowly mixing the ingredients ’til they’re just right… Regular soup-base is a broth, but the crux of a gumbo is the roux, made from oil and flour. The roux for New Orleans, the base that holds the flavor, is the New Orleans Saints. We’ve seen it all. Floods, hurricanes, crack cocaine, caustic racism, corruption in the NOPD, Edwards, DeBartolo, and the disappearance of... Read Full Story

Bird played this. He played a Conn 6M “Lady Face” alto sax with occasional tenor gigs to exercise his embouchure . He was worshiped by a young Miles Davis. Sustained Intensity equals ecstacy. He defied limitations. He lived for the mastery of his art, though it caused an imbalance with his being. He was the musical manifestation of courage. And the metaphysical representation of self-destruction. Without The Bird, there isn’t freedom. He was free because his ear for sonic... Read Full Story

Courage is a difficult thing. It feigns elusive at times of seeming uncertainty and heightened stakes. More to the point, when the chips are down, what keeps the creative juices flowing? A whole hell of a lot of nail biting, which I would think should alleviate my anxiety, often makes me feel much worse. I don’t have health insurance, so it’s a lucky break that I’m still of good health. My girlfriend tells me she doesn’t want to be so poor, but that’s like telling the rain she doesn’t... Read Full Story

What is Erykah Badu saying in her new music video for her single, “ Window Seat “? (Click image to view.) She’s protesting free speech with her naked booty? She seems to have a lot to say. And it’s a shaky truth. One should not “Group Think” this one too much, but it seems evident that Ms. Badu wants us to think about JFK and the reality of social delusion. And her booty. Thank you, Ms. Badu, for your courage. Now, explain that public booty-shaking session for us, please... Read Full Story

Avalon Tuna Club Catching is always more fun than just fishing, but fishing at Avalon is special at the Tuna Club of Avalon . Where rod-n-reel fishing started, and the landmark building that housed these wealthy sportsfishers. Read Full Story

Forget about all that freeway traffic — there ‘s a new way to commute to your job. No more waiting in long lines for airline flights. Wanna take that Tahitian vacation but don’t have time for a cross-Pacific flight? Well, fret no more. We’ve got a new way to travel! Scientists at the Helsinki Universita have discovered a method of deconstructing and reconstructing atom structures and their first tests have proven their theories. In a February 25th experiment, their tests were able to... Read Full Story

And the winners are… Digital Ink L.A. ‘s 82nd Annual Academy Awards picks: - Adapted Screenplay - “Up in the Air” (Paramount in association with Cold Spring Pictures and DW Studios) Screenplay by Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner - Original Screenplay - “Inglourious Basterds” (The Weinstein Company) Written by Quentin Tarantino - Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - Jeff Bridges “Crazy Heart” (Fox Searchlight) - Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role... Read Full Story

The harder the life, the sweeter the song. Jeff Bridges plays Bad Blake in the film. Bridges has achieved mastery of his craft. Check out the trailer: View BlogAds Here Please take my Blog Reader Project survey . Read Full Story

What causes us to search for a New World ? A new route to the Far East spice trade? Nah. Desire to spread the word of God, like the Dominican and Jesuit missionaries of the 18th Century? Not likely. Escape from nuclear Armageddon or biological malaise? Maybe. Discovery of raw materials and new water sources? More than likely. The recent opening of the billion-dollar CityCenter in Las Vegas is a boastful nod to New World capitalism and its achievements, with the tagline: “ Capital of... Read Full Story