Monthly Archives: October 2008

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story, Waltz in Starlight

Make Way for Tomorrow [1937] 1. "Two Old-Fashioned Cocktails for two old-fashioned people."2. Beulah whispers into her son’s ear, "You were always my favorite." They hug. I sniffled.3. Mr. Rubens brings Bark a pail of hot chicken soup. He thanks … Continue reading →

Sleep Dealer

Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story [2008] 1. Karl Rove: "Lee was part-myth, part-showman, part- political mastermind." Elsewhere Rove is described as Atwater’s protege.2. Another great quote from someone else: "He used his own cynicism to anesthetize people."3. Ed Rollins talks about how … Continue reading →

Waltz in Starlight [2007] 1. Sand leaking from the hinges of the violin case.2. Nobu is asked how things are in Tokyo. "I’m getting used to it," he replies.3. Grandfather relaxes by watching sumo wrestling on TV.

Hunger, Fear(s) of the Dark

Fear(s) of the Dark [2007] 1. He taps on the side of the jar. The insect taps back at him.2. "You have to see your dream through to the end if you want to be cured."3.  A blank white screen. … Continue reading →

Hunger [2008] 1. "What makes this strike different is that you’re prepared to die."2. An empty prison hallway. Streams of urine seep from under every cell’s door and flow to the middle of the hallway.3. Using his middle finger, a prison nurse … Continue reading →

Blah, blah, blah: 24 City, Of Time and the City