The One about Agnes Varda’s “Cleo from 5 to 7”
Agnès Varda, a director known for her role in the Rive Gauche (Left Bank Cinema) movement (filmmakers associated with the French New Wave but the directors had different political perspectives – for a more detailed understanding, please click here), began working on her seventh indie Read More …
The One about Gingham and Tattersall
I recently purchased a double gingham and a tattersall dress shirt from J. Crew. A friend of mine asked me a question if both are gingham? Aside from the checkmarks, both are quite different. Before I go into the differences, my apologies in advance if Read More …
The One about LACOSTE Chausettes
The latest chausettes (socks) that I will be checking out is from LACOSTE. LACOSTE socks feature soft ribbing, reinforced heels and toes and high stretch for high comfort. The socks are often seen on the online site for a pair going for $16.00 and sometimes Read More …
The One about the Ralph Lauren Blackwatch Polo Shirts
Today I received an e-mail that the Limited Edition BlackWatch Ralph Lauren Polo Team shirts are now available on the online store. For those not familiar with the BlackWatch Polo Team, Ralph Lauren is a sponsor of the team which is owned by American businessman, Read More …
The One about the Levi’s Strauss & Co. Yacht Club – Does it exist?
The story of German-American businessman Levi Strauss is very interesting. He founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans and his firm, Levi Strauss & Co., which was founded back in 1853 in San Francisco, California, continues to remain as one of the strongest brands Read More …
The One about the LACOSTE SPORT Protected Sneaker
I have a bias towards LACOSTE clothing gear. For the longest time, I have been a fan of the French clothing company which was originally founded back in 1933. Best known as the company that was created by tennis player Jean Rene Lacoste a.k.a. “the Read More …
The One about Emporio Armani Caffe in Omotesando
Located at 3-6-1 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan is Emporio Armani Caffe, one of the two Armani eateries in Japan (the other being the more upper class Armani Ristorante located in the Armani/Ginza Tower). Nestled in the fashion area of Omotesando, Emporio Armani Caffe showcases Italian Read More …
The One about the Vanguard Quest T62U 3 in 1 Shooting Stick
Vanguard is a reputable company when it comes to photo and video-related products for over 26-years and when it comes to tripods, the company’s reputation is partly due to the quality of their tripods. Vanguard has continued to grow as a company and now integrating Read More …
The One about the Call It Spring Trefor Boots
I have reviewed a few Call It Spring boots on my blog before. And they are no doubt great for people on a budget but with that being said, although from ALDO as their line of affordable shoes, these are shoes that you would probably Read More …
The One about Seijun Suzuki’s “Tokyo Drifter”
In Japan, what kind of film would ever feature a stoic, cool tough former gangster that can whistle or sing a song while guns are pointed at him? The answer is “Tokyo Drifter”, the 1966 film directed by Seijun Suzuki who has earned a worldwide Read More …
The One about Major Craft’s lessons in jigging techniques
Since 2002, Major Craft, based in Osaka, has been manufacturing Japanese fishing products and has released their products overseas via the name CEANA. They have had a long presence on YouTube for over 15 years and has over 61,900 subscribers. Major Craft has released a Read More …
The One about Yuri Zhelyabuzhsky’s “The Cigarette Girl of Mosselprom”
From filmmaker Yuri Zhelyabuzhsky, the filmmaker/cinematographer known for his short “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and filmmaker/producer Fyodor Otstep comes a silent comedy from Russia showcasing the complexities of love titled “The Cigarette Girl of Mosselprom” (Papirosnitsa ot Mosselproma). The film which had aged quite a Read More …
The One about the Opteka SW-1 Sidewinder Joystick Pistol Grip Ball Head
I have been wanting a pistol ball head grip for my camera for a while. As much as I wanted the Vanguard version, with my focus on saving money on glass, it means I have to resort to a more economical route and so, my Read More …
The One about the AHAVA Dead Sea Water Mineral Hand Cream
AHAVA Dead Sea Water Mineral Hand Cream is an interesting product is the fact that it is made by AHAVA based in the Dead Sea of Israel. The hand cream which is about three inches high utilizes mineral spring water from the dead sea and Read More …
The One about Purchasing Baseball (NPB) Tickets in Japan
For those who are traveling to Japan and want to watch a baseball game will want to purchase their tickets through sites like JapanBallTickets.com. While there is a small fee tacked into the price, one must remember that you are literally hiring someone to get Read More …
The One about Tokyo Skytree
In 2012, Tokyo Skytree was unveiled to the public. A broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, the tower is the “tallest tower” in the world and the second tallest structure in the world. Tokyo Skytree also serves as the primary television and radio Read More …
The One about the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Fingernail Clipper
A nail cutter from Germany that does precise cuts…but are you willing to pay $22 for a nail cutter? Introducing the Zwilling J.A. Henckels Fingernail Clipper. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical by Zwilling’s claim of precise clean cuts and really, Read More …
The One about the VANGUARD GH-200 Tripod Head
When it comes to heads for your tripod, I believe in having both a regular ball head and also a pistol grip. I have used a variety of other brands of heads to go along with my Bogen 3020/3021 tripods for use with my DSLR Read More …
The One about The Monogram Checklist: The Films of Monogram Pictures Corporation, 1931-1952
I watch and review a lot of films each year and each time I sit down and watch a Monogram Pictures film, I get a little excited and that is because I’m a big fan of B-films made from the 1930’s-1940’s. More specifically, I’m a Read More …
The One about the Monster NTune On-Ear Headphones V3
With the headphone market getting a little crowded and competition ramping up among various companies, many are trying to capture audiences with flashy/stylish headphones that deliver quality sound. Monster has their line of headphones known as N-Tune (version I am reviewing is the HD version) Read More …
The One about the Crumpler 7 Million Dollar Home Bag
I have heard about how efficient the Crumpler Seven Million Dollar Home Bags are. Having seen photographers rave about them, I figured that before I left to Japan, I would purchase one and see how it would work. To my surprise, the bag was much Read More …
The One about My Classic Hollywood Photo Collection and the Legendary Film Stars of the Era
Back in the late 80’s, as a film buff, I would always be enamored with Hollywood from the early 1900’s through the 1960’s (and of course, up to the present time as well). But at a small town I visited, a gentleman in his late Read More …
The One about the NEEWER 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable LED Light
I have had some unfortunate situations where I have had to shoot photos with low light outdoors and using my flash and avoiding the use of a very high ISO, the end result were blurry pictures because I had to guesstimate. I invested in ring Read More …