Monthly Archives: January 2006

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who else w/ “freedom: lifeschedule” wants to go see bela tarr‘s seven-hour film with me at moma this week? i know it sounds tedious, but another of his films werckmeister harmonies is one of the most beautiful movies I’ve ever … Continue reading

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blogs going on all the time about this hearing

senator grassley: “i understand america”

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“before we give you the keys to the car, we just want to know where you plan to take us”

Russell Feingold right now is ruling my world; in the Alito hearings, he basically just berated the president for his “unilateral”/dictatorial rule. watch it live on the internoid here I for one am feeling extremely proud (and simultaneously terrified); some … Continue reading

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spoiler alert

I just watched Dogville starring Nicole Kidman, on the advice of Jessica and her therapist. It actualizes your pain-fantasies of cracking loco and machine-gunning everyone who ever treated you like shit. Almost like a baptism. Highly recommended. (Also redeems Lars … Continue reading

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“death to neoliberal globalization”

wow more proof that all the best leaders possess good humor: An adroit humorist, Marcos brought guffaws from the crowd as he described his rooster’s attempts to find love in the barnyard, which always ended in Penguin falling over before … Continue reading

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mr. filibuster

Schumer has been standing up for what he believes is right, it would be cynical and unnecessarily divisive to say his character is born of political opportunism. * nytimes editorial on scaryass alito *Nevertheless, I do not regret *not* approaching … Continue reading

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viva zapata

RIP Comandante Ramona

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“expansion: the process of escape and return”

1/06. Lady walking actual dog. Street swarming with cops. Bustle down by the bodega. Broad fucking daylight. “You going down there?” “Yeah. Why?” “Guns were popping down there four minutes ago.” “Well I live down there.” “Well, maybe stay close … Continue reading

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