A few years ago, I posted something here about the shady work of a private Israeli intelligence agency to discredit those in the Obama administration who had helped secure the nuclear deal with Iran. The organization’s name was Black Cube. And, in my post, I noted the fact that, decades before, I was the member […]
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By Mark | February 28, 2019
I know I’ve yet to make good on my last great film idea — a shot-for-shot remake of the Hall and Oates video for the song “She’s Gone,” starring me and Dr. Pete Larson in the roles of Hall and Oats respectively — but, laying here in my sickbed tonight, I think I’ve got an […]
By Mark | September 19, 2016
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By Mark | January 2, 2011
I spent last night at Woodruff’s, being jumped on by drunken friends and taking comfort in the fact that I was able to identify at least one person older than myself. (He was alone, seemed confused, and didn’t stay long, but he was there.) All in all, it was a good night, despite the humiliating […]
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I was wondering whether or not the original King Kong was available online, and, in the process of searching, stumbled across this cover of the Daniel Johnston song “King Kong” by Tom Waits… If you’re interested, you can hear 30 seconds of the original here.