Thursday, August 31, 2006

Yes, But is it Art?

I'm sure this little TV broadcast is going to raise strong feelings on both sides of the aisle.

"Death of a President" The Associated Press Published: August 31, 2006 British TV channel to show film of fictional Bush assassination

LONDON British television channel More4 plans to broadcast a dramatic film, documentary-style, about a fictional assassination of U.S. President George W. Bush, the network's head said Thursday. The program uses actors and digital manipulation of real footage to show a fictional account of Bush being gunned down after delivering a speech in Chicago, Peter Dale, the head of More4, told a news conference.

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Dale said he expected the film would upset some, but defended it as a sophisticated piece of work. "It's not sensationalist, or simplistic but a very thought-provoking, powerful drama," he said.

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So, Mr. Dale expects the film to upset some people? That's not exactly a long shot. I mean, I'd take that bet. And I would also bank on a fairly large fan base for the flick, too. (Anyone remember a scathing little "documentary" by a certain Mr. Moore?) And, yes, it may be powerful, it might even be profoundly thought-provoking, but is it necessary? And I have to wonder ... what would have happened to the filmmakers if they had been American citizens working in the USA? How far would they have made it before the Secret Service stopped by to visit the set? Will there be any screenings in America? ----------------------- Update (9/20/2006): The film won an award.

Friday Pet Blogging | I'm Hiding

As I have mentioned before, Milo is hard to capture on camera (film or digital). He has a tendency to go off on his own and hide ... or sulk ... or something. But on rare occasions, he can be captured in his natural habitat -- someplace where it is difficult to see him. This is a photo from one of those occasions. Milo was definitely under the radar ... or, at least, the kitchen table:

"Dude! Some PRIVACY, please!"

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Friday Pet Blogging | Meeeeeeew

I feel the need to make up for recent gaps in my friday pet blogging efforts, so here's another shot of Otis. In this photo, he was either uttering one of those long, shallow mews, or just, I don't know, burping:

"Aaaa ... Beee ... Ceee ... Deee ... Eeee ..."

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  1. See the Friday Ark, featuring a compilation of today's pet blogging posts, over at The Modulator.
  2. Check the M&O Archives for some previous Milo & Otis appearances.
  3. Carnival of the Cats, coming at you every Sunday.
  4. And one of the funniest/cutest/obsessivest (OK, I know that's not a word!) sites for cat photos, StuffOnMyCat.com is a must see. Take it from them: Stuff + Cats = Awesome!

Friday Pet Blogging | Postal Inspectors

I promised that Friday Pet Blogging was coming back. And here it is! First up, we see Milo in his role as a Label Inspector, checking out a potentially suspicious envelope:

"Hmmmm... I'd better take a cautious approach."

Otis, however, likes to throw himself into the work. In this case, he followed a hunch ... right into the envelope:

"Must! Stop! Threat! At! Source!"

I guess you could say today's post is a follow-up to the Postal pet blogging entry from late July. Support pet blogging! View more pet blogging posts!

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  1. See the Friday Ark, featuring a compilation of today's pet blogging posts, over at The Modulator.
  2. Check the M&O Archives for some previous Milo & Otis appearances.
  3. Carnival of the Cats, coming at you every Sunday.
  4. And one of the funniest/cutest/obsessivest (OK, I know that's not a word!) sites for cat photos, StuffOnMyCat.com is a must see. Take it from them: Stuff + Cats = Awesome!

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

FYI

Friday Pet Blogging will return ... this Friday. Milo thought you'd want to know.

"Whoa! I see more cat pics coming this way."

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Quotable | Simple Life

To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter; to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - these are some of the rewards of the simple life. --John Burroughs (1837-1921), American Naturalist And I dare say he wasn't talking about any of that Paris and Nicole crap. Yeesh.