this blog is a visual notebook of inspirations for a group of bandit bloggers. we post things we see and like. our lives don’t revolve around singular topics and neither does our blog. sorry! nothing is in-or-out of context here. enjoy xx
shot mostly with a long lens the film brings a beautiful sense of quiet innocence. while the subject matter is rather boring, like great french films of the late 60s, the film is more about memorable moments, rather than the story. a welcome find on this lost 1970’s film just out on mobi. worth watching. by kl
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displaced palestinians make their way as they flee jabalia after the israeli military called on residents to evacuate.
PBS interview with new york time best seller author and journalist peter beinart
there is much uncertainty about the second phase of the ceasefire in gaza. after nearly 16 months of war, the humanitarian situation there remains dire. author and journalist peter beinart believes equality between the israelis and palestinians is the only way to secure peace and safety for good. it’s something he addresses in his new book “being jewish after the destruction of gaza.” the author joins the show to discuss. by xy
the chateau marmont on sunset frequented by morrison and where john belushi was found dead. whole nother story, but very similar, to come.
above image at the roundhouse london photo by ethan russell
jim morrison in less “better days”
stranger days… arrested at the doors concert for “lewd behavior” banned from performing for 2 years
jim morrison and girlfriend, pamela courson, who played a role in his death
paris is always a good idea
1- the end of jim morrison if unavailable try HERE
“1971. when jim morrison was at the height of his career, the doors seemed unstoppable. six years of intensive career, 6 albums, 200 concerts. jim morrison had become a music legend…until a tragic end. full documentary on the life of this rock icon, from the beginning… until the end.” – director: michaelle gagnet
“july 2, 1971. jim morrison is one of the most famous rock singers in the world. but morrison is at war with his own dark demons. In 24 hours his darkness will consume him and he’ll be dead. using archive footage, dramatic reenactment and interviews with his closest companions, final 24 details the last 24 hours of morrison’s life.”– directed by mike parkinson”
2 good documentaries, i preferred the 1st one (the end of jim morrison) to some extent… but both are worth a watch. a good outline on a story, i had heard and read, but never knew the tiny details off. bit sensational, but filled with great people like french directors alain renais, and agnes varda, on top jaques demy…. all friends of jim morrison apparently. by uh
journalist chris hedges, at the new school, discusses his recent book empire of illusion: the end of literacy and the triumph of spectacle.
christopher hedges is an american journalist, author, commentator and (surprisingly!) a presbyterian minister
in his early career, hedges worked as a freelance war correspondent in central america for NPR, and dallas morning news. hedges reported for the new york times from 1990 to 2005, and served as the times middle east bureau chief and balkan bureau chief during the wars in the former yugoslavia. in 2001, hedges contributed to the new york times staff entry that received the 2002 pulitzer prize for explanatory reporting for the paper’s coverage of global terrorism. by sr
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