March 22, 2006

TV Nostalgia: Hill Street Blues


According to Wikipedia the TV series Hill Street Blues ran for 146 episodes between 1981 and 1987. Doesn't it feel you've seen 'em all?


Via Pezhammer

Animation: Soviet Winnie the Pooh





Did you know there was a Soviet Winnie the Pooh?

"In the Soviet Union, three Winnie the Pooh stories were made into celebrated cartoons by Soyuzmultfilm.

Quotes and songs from the films are still a staple of Russian society, and, together with the characters, are often parodied, while still loved." says Wikipedia

I'm really fond of the original illustrations by E. H. Shepard and the Disney version is quite lovable too but the Soviet version comes a bit like a breath of fresh air. Have a look at some short clips I've uploaded to YouTube.

And here is a Russian site dedicated to Pooh fans.


Thanks to Justine who got me on track for this post.

Languages: Learn Korean


















Lesson #1: The numbers.

Animation: Minestrone by Carmen D'Arvino


Minestrone is an animation made by avant-guarde animator Carmen D'Avino. Find more here.

March 19, 2006

Blog: LOTSA GOODIES


Are you looking for some old TV shows, cartoons, movies, music etc?
Take a look at LOTSA GOODIES

UPDATE:
The blog is no more :(

Design: Dansk Møbelkunst












Dansk Møbelkunst is a site about modern Scandinavian furniture & design from 1920 to 1975 with particular focus on Danish design classics. And there sure is something special with Danish furniture!

Via Pezhammer


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March 16, 2006

Music: Excursions by the Tradewinds













Hans ZUNshine blog: The best Beach Boys song they never made

UPDATE: out of date!

March 14, 2006

Comics: Donald Duck Family Tree

Donald Duck family tree - the American version.

Kalle Ankas familjeträd - den svenska versionen.

Other versions.






Thanks to P. Asth (via Mine)

New music blog: Let's Make It

Let's Make It is a new music blog dedicated to 60s music.

"Well, here it is another 60´s blog. Stay tuned and you will see a few sessions by the beach boys, the beatles, phil spector, the byrds.....
And as Brian Wilson said.....Let´s make it!!!"

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March 13, 2006

Photo: Abandoned places


"Brussels
has so many empty houses ... so many suburban cars invade and leave the city as traffic-jam-waves of the daily tide.

What goes on inside these houses during these cycles of chaotic influx and drain ?
Who has the key ?"

Photos of abandoned places in Brussels, Belgium and from all over the world.

UPDATE: Obsolete links.

Movie Intro: The Girls of Kamare

March 12, 2006

Vintage Cooking: Gel-Cookery



Oh yes, the picture is nice. But what in ...'s name is she cooking?! Mmm yes, it's wonderful gel dishes!
Lileks presents the KNOX /not so/ completly new guide to gel-cookery - AS SEEN ON TV!

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Vintage Cooking: "Fresh up" with SEVEN-UP!



"You know SEVEN-UP "goes great" with food. Now try it IN food, too! !"
Lileks' Son Of Cooking With 7-UP.

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March 11, 2006

Flickr Photo Set: Ads w/ Cartoon Elements



A wonderful collection of 40s and 50s ads with cartoon elements scanned and uploaded by signature leifpeng(click and check out his other stuff). Leif also has a blog called Today's Inspiration!

Via A Best Truth

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