Square

1940’s Black-and-White Eye-Candy from a Surprising Source…

It was the late 1940’s and seeking an artistic outlet Kubrick…all fresh-faced and moody…somehow landed himself a job as the youngest ever photojournalist for Look magazine. (I’m guessing the “somehow” had something to do with a publisher knowing raw pure talent when he saw it.)… … Continue reading1940’s Black-and-White Eye-Candy from a Surprising Source…

Meanwhile in France about 30-some years ago…

When you think of Star Wars I’m betting the words “disco” or “France” don’t come to mind very often. Likewise were you to think of France I’m guessing Star Wars or disco would not likely cross your mind. But if I was to ask you to think about 1980 there IS a chance that BOTH Star Wars and Disco WOULD pop up…. … Continue readingMeanwhile in France about 30-some years ago…

It’s 1954 and Now YOU Can Dial!…

I’ll admit, it is hard for me to imagine a world before the dial tone. Sure I’ve watched plenty of old movies and TV shows so I’m well aware of the iconic “Number please” phone operators. But truly imagining it is, honestly, difficult at best. Therefore it’s, naturally all kinds of fascinating to me. It’s quaint and somehow nostalgic in a way that only things that you never really experienced for yourself can be… … Continue readingIt’s 1954 and Now YOU Can Dial!…