Monthly Archives: November 2006

Time Lock

I’ve just watched a 1950′s movie called Time Lock, about a child locked in a bank vault and the attempts to get him out. The plot’s pretty good, and while it shows its origins as a stage play it’s an enjoyable watch. The dialogue, however, is a real treat – “I’m afraid, te’ebly afraid”, “Tell [...]

Translation

There’s a nice knocking down of a Cheney speech on Glenn Greenwald’s site. It’s an easy read, so check it all, but here’s my favourite line: “We are at war, and we will be forever, and the war is Everywhere, even in our Homeland, and as a result, unlimited power is vested in our Leader, [...]

Not for me, obviously, but…

…here’s a great sentiment for his fellow Americans from the well-known anarcho-terro-communist, Michael Moore: Thus, here is our Liberal’s Pledge to Disheartened Conservatives: Dear Conservatives and Republicans, I, and my fellow signatories, hereby make these promises to you: 1. We will always respect you for your conservative beliefs. We will never, ever, call you “unpatriotic” [...]

Peel’s Record Box

I just watched a documentary about a box of 45′s* that John Peel kept separate from the rest of his collection. This was the box that he would grab, along with his wife and kids, if the house was burning down. The range of music covered summed up Peel; while any one person might have [...]

Solo Duet

Hmm, maybe I could be a musician too. There is sound, so turn it up or down depending on location. Oh, and stick with it to see the duet part. (HT: Christian Montoya)