Fourth Side -
If you haven't read the Mad Men essays on Tom & Lorenzo (http://www.tomandlorenzo.com/), go now.  Their discussions of "Mad Style"  examine the dynamics of the show based on its costume and set design.  It's film/tv criticism at its best.  You're in for a treat.

Don't you mean Nina Simone's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood?"

Don't you mean Nina Simone's "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood?"

Always make time for Crispin.

Always make time for Crispin.

I also saw Gance's "Napoleon" at the Paramount in Oakland.  Definitely one of the best recent movie experiences.

I also saw Gance's "Napoleon" at the Paramount in Oakland.  Definitely one of the best recent movie experiences.

I saw Firesign Theatre in the early 90's.  Awesome show.  It was not only funny but things like George Tirebiter's regressing to a child when he's chasing the ice cream truck or Ralph Spoilsport morphing into Molly Bloom were incredibly affecting.

I saw Firesign Theatre in the early 90's.  Awesome show.  It was not only funny but things like George Tirebiter's regressing to a child when he's chasing the ice cream truck or Ralph Spoilsport morphing into Molly Bloom were incredibly affecting.

I am so jealous you got to see them at City Center.  That was when they were at their prime. 

I am so jealous you got to see them at City Center.  That was when they were at their prime. 

Me too - saw it with Crispin in NYC.

Me too - saw it with Crispin in NYC.

Stan Brakhage attributed his bladder cancer to the markers and paints he used on his films.  He didn't die for his art so much as from it.

Stan Brakhage attributed his bladder cancer to the markers and paints he used on his films.  He didn't die for his art so much as from it.

I'm amazed they're putting out Norman Mailer's films.  Every time I think of a film that I'm sure is too obscure to be released commercially on dvd, I end up surprised.

I'm amazed they're putting out Norman Mailer's films.  Every time I think of a film that I'm sure is too obscure to be released commercially on dvd, I end up surprised.

Michael K -
 
Doesn't everything work best as part of Ferry's louche lounge lizard act?

Michael K -
 
Doesn't everything work best as part of Ferry's louche lounge lizard act?

Yeah, even though the movie is fairly forgettable, especially when compared to the novel, it is perfectly cast.  When reading the book I couldn't help but picture Nately as Garfunkel, Voight as Minderbinder, Welles as the general, etc.