I’m not feeling up to working right now, so I’m making some snacks and cueing everything up for a Sterling Hayden double feature. If you’d like to join me, I’ll be starting with John Huston’s The Asphalt Jungle (1950), and then moving imediately onto Stanley Kubrick’s The Killing (1956). Then, if I’m still awake, I’ll […]
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Mark Maynard’s first annual Sterling Hayden film festival
Posted in Art and Culture, Uncategorized Also tagged film noir, Jack Ripper, John Huston, Stanley Kubrick, Sterling Hayden, The Asphalt Jungle, The Killing 7 Comments
U-M pulls a screening of American Sniper, coach Harbaugh responds
We all knew it was just a matter of time before Harbaugh exerted himself. Well, it’s happened. CONTEXT: Earlier this week, the University of Michigan announced a campus screening of the controversial film American Sniper. As one might expect, the announcement was met with a significant student protest. UM, in response, cancelled the screening. Then […]
Posted in Ann Arbor, Uncategorized Also tagged American Sniper, Chris Kyle, E. Royster Harper, football, freedom of speech, Jim Harbaugh, Paddington, University of Michigan 10 Comments
Celebrating Memorial Day by killing non-American invasive species on Water Street
I know tomorrow is a holiday, and most of you already have plans, but, if you’re up for a little fresh air and exercise, and don’t feel like going to the parade, I’ll be out at the Water Street prairie between 9:00 and 11:00 doing my best to eradicate the Spotted Knapweed that’s threatening our […]