Sometimes it takes a foreign source to represent your own music back to you… I'm looking forward to this new compilation of groovy American 1960s folk rock recordings, brought to… Read the rest of the article: British compilation relives America's 1960s folk rock boom
Heads up on an upcoming screening of a very unique presentation: Wim Wenders' PINA in 3D. It's on Saturday, February 1, at the Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard… Read the rest of the article: See Wim Wenders' PINA in 3D in Los Angeles
Here's the perfect Xmas gift to get your fan of mid-century modern design and/or photography buff: a special Polaroid Now Gen 2 Eames Edition camera. Given Ray and Charles Eames'… Read the rest of the article: Take retro Polaroid pics with this new Eames-inspired camera
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Instead of arguing about politics at the dinner table this Thanksgiving, why not ask mom what happened to your… Read the rest of the article: Drop your jaw at recently-auctioned vintage comic book prices
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS?CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! If the president-elect defunds government-endowed liberal media outlets like PBS and NPR, as he's threatening to do, where else… Read the rest of the article: Ben Katchor's comics were too weird for NPR's listeners
The 2023 documentary "Modernism, Inc. The Eliot Noyes Design Story" is a fascinating look at one of the masters of midcentury design. Noyes' work for IBM was pioneering in its… Read the rest of the article: Meet Eliot Noyes, a midcentury design master
Sure, you know the story of Nolan Bushnel and the early days of the video arcade game Pong. And as a kid (or parent) maybe you ate pizza while watching… Read the rest of the article: Explore the deep and distant past of Intellivision
November in Seattle means grayer skies, shorter days, and Short Run Comix Festival, the gathering of indie comics and illustrators now in it's 20th year. I enjoyed seeing the work… Read the rest of the article: Meet Short Run Comix Festival's women creators
British automaton maker Paul Spooner is featured in the latest release from Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, and it does not disappoint. This time he ruminates on the politics of 19th century… Read the rest of the article: Paul Spooner's latest automaton takes on Manifest Destiny
Although not new, "Instant: The Story of Polaroid" is still a wonderful book all about the history of Edwin Land and his creation of instant photography. If you're old enough,… Read the rest of the article: Enjoy two different looks at the impossibly-instant Polaroid camera
If you're a fan of rock music and its history, you'll appreciate the depth of research and the oceans of info contained in every episode of Andrew Hickey's podcast "A… Read the rest of the article: Take a deep dive into rock history. 500 songs deep.
Mattel announces their release of the latest doll: a Diwali Barbie doll just in time for the Festival of Lights. Created with the help of Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre,… Read the rest of the article: Mattel releases Diwali Barbie doll
During the COVID shutdown, my wife and I were delighted to binge on the many YouTube painting videos posted by Dinotopia artist James Gurney. He was the art instructor we… Read the rest of the article: Artist James Gurney's fake-out videos still good
Anyone in a later part of a creative career would particularly appreciate this 2023 docu film "Flipside," by filmmaker Chris Wilcha. The fading used-record store from the title and its… Read the rest of the article: Flipside documentary looks at creators and their careers
Two years after backers of the project previewed it, the profile of Hell Boy creator Mike Mignola is now streaming on Amazon Prime, Google Play, Apple TV and more. "Heartfelt.… Read the rest of the article: "Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters" docu streaming now
Recently retired WNBA player Sue Bird now has her own "Barbie' style doll. "This collectible Sue Bird doll joins the Barbie Hall of Fame dressed in her iconic No. 10… Read the rest of the article: Mattel releases Sue Bird Barbie doll
Michelle Gerard of Bored Panda asked 5 chefs to create new foods with cooking toys from their childhood—and they did NOT disappoint! The recipes sound and look great (regardless if… Read the rest of the article: Chefs create new recipes for vintage food toys
For a fun look back at 1950's San Francisco watch the film noir classic '"The Lineup." It was a 1958 movie based on the TV series of the same name.… Read the rest of the article: Get a look back at 1950's San Francisco
Visitors to Paris's Charles de Gaulle airport are in for a visual treat—some now and some to be inaugurated in 2025-26. Look down as you take off or land to… Read the rest of the article: Enjoy some art as you land or take off in Paris
On a recent trip to Portugal I discovered The Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro Museum. According to its website it's "the most entertaining museum in Lisbon"—and I agree! Polymath Pinheiro was a… Read the rest of the article: Meet Portugal's first cartoonist, Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
