"Finish" by Charles Bukowski

by Courtney M.


We are like roses that have never bothered to
bloom when we should have bloomed and
it is as if
the sun has become disgusted with
waiting - Charles Bukowski

Shotgun Art: Part II

by Jim Kopetz

    Part II of a running series focused on politically inspired art, Shotgun Art to be exact. Tonight features solely GOP members, but Part III will be devoted entirely to the Party of the Ass.

Instant Netflix: ROLLERBALL (1975)

by Jim Kopetz

    An imperfect yet must-see film for any serious genre fan. Part Kafka's 'The Trial', part Orwellian future, ROLLERBALL is the perfect mix of social commentary and genre fun.

From One Drinker to Another

by Jim Kopetz

To drink or not to drink, is not the question. The question is, how does one sustain a life of libations?

Double Feature Friday: Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) & Destination Tokyo (1943)

by Jim Kopetz

   

    Two WWII Submarine Propaganda films. That should be all the information you need.

East Haven Mayor Proves Himself To Be Bulbous Ass

by Jim Kopetz

    How Joe Maturo set the bar for self-destructing on camera in this year of our lord 2012.

The Art of Politics, Shotgun Art

by Jim Kopetz

    
    As the political climate begins to heat up, it's important to have a healthy outlet for venting the pent-up anger that writhes under the skin of any serious political junkie; watching with gritted teeth as the game plays out. It's like the playoffs leading up to the Superbowl, but with more bloodshed than any football field has ever borne. My release? Shotgun Art.

Five Recommendations: Websites

by Jim Kopetz

 

    Five Recommendations will be a recurring feature that ranges from websites to books to the proper cooking method of crack cocaine... 

In Defense of Fight Club

by Jim Kopetz

    Could FIGHT CLUB be one of the most misunderstood films of the past 20 years? Or is this writer just too easily lured into the raw nihilistic urges of his id...we shall find out.

Lay With Me, Imperfectly

by Jim Kopetz

    "So here he lies at the last. The deathbed convert. The pious debauchee. Could not dance a half measure, could I? Give me wine, I drain the dregs and toss the empty bottle at the world. Show me our Lord Jesus in agony and I mount the cross and steal his nails for my own palms. There I go, shuffling from the world. My dribble fresh upon the bible. I look upon a pinhead and I see angels dancing." - 

                  John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester "The Libertine"

The Great Folly of Man

by Jim Kopetz

the folly of the masses
the essence of the fool
who use their spears
and gilded tools
to carve themselves a reason

Instant Netflix: Seoul Train (2004)

by Jim Kopetz

    As I still try to figure out what columns I choose to keep and which to discard, I decided to try out Instant Netflix Recommendations...

A Confederacy of Dunces

by Jim Kopetz

You thought Kerry/Bush was bad in 2004? Imagined you'd never have to choose between worst and worst…again? Well oh baby, get ready for 2012.

The Priest they called him...

by Jim Kopetz

 What does the passing of NDAA mean for you? Oh Bubba.