The One about Jean-Luc Godard’s “Pierrot Le Fou”
In 1964, Jean-Luc Godard went to work on his tenth film, a color film titled “Pierrot Le Fou” which would feature his ex-wife Anna Karina and Jean-Paul Belmondo (who worked on Godard’s “A bout de Souffle” (Breathless) and “Une femme est une femme” (A Woman Read More …
The One about Gilio Pontecorvo’s “The Battle of Algiers”
It was 1966 when the film “The Battle of Algiers” (La battaglia di Algeri) was released to the masses. A war film about the war in Algiers covering what took place between November 1954 through December 1960, during the Algerian War of Independence and director Read More …
The One about the Leather Wallets
When it comes to wallets, there are a few things that I look for. One, it is made of full grain leather. Second, it must have an ID holder (in which the ID portion is permanently in and is not an addition to the wallet). Read More …
The One about Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme
For men looking for a summer fragrance that smells wonderful, you can’t go wrong with Yves Saint Laurent’s “L’Homme” Eau de Toilette. The fragrance debuted back in 2006 and was created by Anne Flipo (and has since went on to co-create “L’Homme Sport and “Manifesto Read More …
The One about Andrew Sarris’ “The American Cinema: Directors And Directions 1929-1968”
“The Auteur Theory” and the role of film critics during the ’60s was probably one of the most memorable times for those following cinema. When film critics all over the world looked at cinema beyond just being a movie one would just enjoy at the Read More …
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 …