The film was Wonderboys, featuring Dylan’s Things Must Change. Michael Douglas’ character faces existential dilemma. One of my favorites from my Donny Darko era.
“ Speaking of pillars: I never imagined that The Washington Post would wobble like a bike with leaky tires. Why should I keep my digital subscription when it’s too timid to even run a truth-telling cartoon, when it’s making a mockery of its historic mission, when it’s preemptively surrendering to thugocracy?” I am very close to canceling my extremely cheap academic discount subscription to the Post. The only thing stopping me at this point is a sense of to continue to read the work of decent journalists. I have the same issue with my print and digital subscriptions to The Times. I find the best political journalist are all on Substack now.
The film was Wonderboys, featuring Dylan’s Things Must Change. Michael Douglas’ character faces existential dilemma. One of my favorites from my Donny Darko era.
A good read....and happy to see that you haven't sworn off political commentary entirely!
I'm gonna come at it sideways.
Another great piece from my old friend. You really tapped into the direction many of us will be taking over the next 4 years.
A favorite "Dark Star" rec?
There are so many versions, of course, but my personal favorite is from "Live in Veneta, Oregon, 8/27/72. Thirty minutes down the rabbit hole.
Good year for the roses. Partial to Feb. 13-14, 1970 at the Fillmore East.
“ Speaking of pillars: I never imagined that The Washington Post would wobble like a bike with leaky tires. Why should I keep my digital subscription when it’s too timid to even run a truth-telling cartoon, when it’s making a mockery of its historic mission, when it’s preemptively surrendering to thugocracy?” I am very close to canceling my extremely cheap academic discount subscription to the Post. The only thing stopping me at this point is a sense of to continue to read the work of decent journalists. I have the same issue with my print and digital subscriptions to The Times. I find the best political journalist are all on Substack now.