Natalia Antonova

Cheap Polanski joke (is on everyone but Polanski)

Polanski’s sister-in-law, Mathilde Seigner, admits she is delighted the star will soon be free, telling French newspaper Le Parisien, “I am very happy and relieved. We’re going to drink a nice glass of champagne and toast together.” [source] Yeah, and then he’ll throw in some forced sodomy, ’cause that’s just how he rolls. Seriously, you’reContinue reading “Cheap Polanski joke (is on everyone but Polanski)”

Cormac McCarthy’s “faux-arty machismo”? Say what?

Iker Casillas begs to differ. So Stephanie Zacharek used her review of the film adaptation of The Road to bash the original source material. There’s no accounting for taste, but does Cormac McCarthy really have a “he-man streak”? And even if he does… why is that bad? I rarely agree with Zacherek’s reviews, though IContinue reading “Cormac McCarthy’s “faux-arty machismo”? Say what?”

Babi Yar non-post

I saw that the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying, as with a voice of thunder, “Come and see.” There’s really nothing remotely clever or interesting that I can say about Babi Yar, aside from the fact that it’s a horrifying place to visit.Continue reading “Babi Yar non-post”

Monday Music: sweet and weary head

My friend Egon is in town and I am busy being a terrible host, alongside the usual activities, such as trying to crawl under from beneath a pile of work. Still, Monday music is sacred. Lorge – El Ten Eleven Lapland – Ratatat Thorn-torn Lips – Robert Berkman Pretty Good Year – Tori Amos InContinue reading “Monday Music: sweet and weary head”