Retired Mexican Prostitutes
Via Slate magazine comes this article about The Lives of Retired Sex Workers in Mexico City. The article highlights the documentary photography and interviews of photographer Benedicte Desrus. Desrus relied on humor and curiosity to help build relationships with the women. If she had to travel for work, she always made sure to return to the shelter to convince them she was sincere about sharing their stories. She only took photographs of the women who gave her permission and provided them with prints, which often inspired other women to participate. They often asked her why she was interested in taking their portraits. Desrus used that as an opening to earn their trust through lighthearted banter. “I was respectful,” Desrus laughed. “I said, ‘Because you’re old and...
Portsmouth, Alien Invasion 1915 – 1923
Even as World War One (or as it was known at the time: Euroskirmish: The Bombening) took place, distracting much of Europe and – eventually – America too the Earth was beset by yet more warfare threatening to engulf humanity. This time it wasn’t the dastardly Kaiser responsible but an alien species whose origin and name were never determined for certain but who became known to the history books as The Squirmy Munge. The Squirmy Munge picked the prize naval port city of Portsmouth, England as their beachhead target for many obvious reasons, not least of which was the recent accolade of “Really Quite Charming City” in International City Revue, December 1914 edition. Unfortunately for The Squirmy Munge they hadn’t counted on the indomitable fighting spirit of the inhabitants of Portsmouth. And so it was that for eight years a series of invasions, stunning defensive actions, and retaliations became normal behaviour for the south coast of Britain quite separate from what was occurring in the fields of France and Belgium. The people of Earth owe a great deal to Portsmouth for eventually teaching The Squirmy Munge that the cost of war on the planet was too high even for spacefaring species with advanced weaponry. Above: a women’s football match takes place in Portsmouth while The Squirmy Munge undertake a daylight raid on the city in the...
The Cat And The Dog
Cat: It’s very simple. He’s a threat to us. You’ve seen the attention he gets. You’ve seen how much they spend on things for him. Dog: I don’t know. I really don’t know about this. Cat: They bought him a vehicle of his own. Have you got a vehicle? Because I haven’t. Dog: No. No, I guess you’re right. Cat: I am right. Are you in? Dog: I guess so. Cat: I’m going to need more than that. Dog: Yes, damn it! Yes! I’m in. Cat: If you’re not happy I’ll find someone else. Dog: I’ve said I’m in. Let’s just do this, okay? Cat: Okay then. Tomorrow. I’ll disable the cameras as I’ve got best access to the house. Then I’ll come down here. Once he’s isolated on the other side of the parents’ vehicle you come around from the back and take him. There’s a storm drain down the road. He shouldn’t prove any trouble. Besides, you’ve got teeth. Use them. Dog: And what will you be doing? Cat: I’ll close off his escape in case he tries to get back to the house. Then I’ll help you carry the body once you’ve got hold. Dog: Okay. Cat: Cheer up. This time tomorrow it will just be the two of us. The street will be ours. … … Dog: You betrayed me. Cat: I wouldn’t say that. Dog: What then? Cat: You were useful to me. I happened to have other goals than those I shared with you. I’d like to thank you. Dog: They say you’re a hero. Cat: The world’s your oyster when you’re a hero. Dog: I thought we were friends. Cat: We were never friends. Consider me your mentor and this as being one of those lessons. This, right here, is a cat eat dog...
Californian Art Deco Cinemas
From the always interesting Messy Nessy Chic is this great article showcasing cinemas in California built and decorated in the art deco style. Cinemas include The Paramount and the Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland, the Orinda Theatre in Orinda, the Crest Westwood in Los Angeles, and the Alameda in San Francisco, the latter of which is described thusly: Built in 1932 in Alameda, California, it was the last grand movie palace built in the San Francisco Bay Area. It closed in the 1980s as a triplex theatre and was later used as a gymnastics studio. A restoration and expansion project was completed in 2008, making the historic theater the primary anchor of an eight-screen...
Fashion Faves – Alyona Subbotina
Via Fashion Gone Rogue comes this shoot of model Alyona Subbotina by David Roemer for Marie Claire UK. As an American Football fan it pleases me to see something not dissimilar to a cheerleader’s outfit on display. As a man it also pleases me to see something not dissimilar to a cheerleader’s outfit on display. What I think I’m getting at is that I am pleased by seeing something not dissimilar to a cheerleader’s outfit on display on Alyona. Quite why David photographed her in the middle of scratching her arse is anyone’s guess though. This is a beautiful shot with lovely framing. The horizon splits the picture perfectly in half and Alyona’s positioning adheres to the rule of thirds making everything feel just right. Even if she’s not in the cheerleader outfit any longer. Man, I liked that cheerleader outfit. It really pleased me. I shouldn’t dwell on things like that. Still, despite the lack of a cheerleader outfit there is some compensation in discovering that Alyona’s favourite dance is the one from Adam and the Ants’ Prince Charming video. It’s not my favourite dance but it’s not a bad one. Now you know and I know that in this final picture of Alyona she’s gazing forlornly at the desert floor searching for one of the beads that’s just fallen off her very expensive silk dress but I’d like to think there’s another interpretation. Is it just possible she’s dropped to the ground in despair, remembering that cheerleader outfit from the first photograph? What do you think? Is it possible? I’d like to think it’s possible. Boy, that cheerleader outfit was...
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