Archive for February 2019
Caravan of the living dead
The caravan of the living dead by David Benjamin “This is the part in the movie where that guy says, “Zombies? What zombies?” just before they eat his brains. I don’t want to be that guy.” — Holly Black (Two senior staffers overheard in a White House toilet.) STEVE: (Indicating a video on his phone)…
Read MoreThe roar of the greasepaint
The roar of the greasepaint… by David Benjamin “Today we instinctively recoil at the sight of performers in the burnt-cork makeup and clownlike greasepaint that turned their skin pitch-black and their lips and eyes into giant cartoon features. But the foundation of American comedy, song, and dance was laid down by white and black minstrel…
Read MoreThe Elmer Gantry of Jamaica Estates
The Elmer Gantry of Jamaica Estates by David Benjamin “… if he is interested in assuring the public that he can see beyond his narrow politicking on immigration to tackle truly urgent problems, here’s a starter list…” — New York Times editorial, 4 Feb. ‘19 MADISON, Wis. — Wait, wait. Stop right there! Just before…
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