Caligula Remake?

So, this is weird, and the more I read about it, confusing...apparently it's the trailer for a remake of Caligula directed by Gore Vidal, in which both Francesco Vezzoli and Courtney Love play Caligula (?) But then it turns out that it's not an actual film, just a trailer for a film that doesn't exist, sort of a joke trailer made for the Venice Biennale several years back. It's worth watching, if only to shudder at how awful it looks like it would be as a fully realized film.

Meaning no disrespect to Gore Vidal, whom I love and respect. Actually, as a sort of in-joke conflating the current worlds of Hollywood and high fashion with decadent ancient Rome before it fell, it's pretty satirical and funny.

Ben Whishaw's "Cock"!

Oh, I wish I could see this on the stage!

"Cock, a new play by Mike Bartlett, will open in the Jerwood Theatre Upstairs at the Royal Court on 18 November (previews from 13 November). Directed by James Macdonald, the cast will include Ben Whishaw, with design by Miriam Buether and lighting by Peter Mumford."

Here's the link.

Thank you, Oakland!

Residents of Oakland, California (probably my future home, although now it looks like I may be staying on Maui longer than originally planned) just passed a measure to tax medical marijuana to generate income for the city. Pot advocates hope it's a first step towards legalization.

Read the story on Huffington Post.

Godless Geeks!

This is my favorite atheist web site for geeks! (thank you Richard Dawkins)

Illegal Abortion Barbie

Barbie struggles with one of life's toughest decisions, and the strain shows in her mascara. That hanger isn't for one of Ken's ironed work shirts!

Anorexia Barbie

Oh dear, Barbie! I can see your kneejoints! What are you eating these days, raisins and cigarette butts? What happened to your sex appeal?

Barbie Turns 50!

Hi everyone! In the spirit of good fun and bad taste, I found these hysterical Barbie knockoffs (I'm pretty sure Mattel didn't authorize them) on the net. First off, BARBIE TURNS 50! Wish Barbie a happy birthday, everyone! But not TOO many more!