Hrag Vartanian

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1977 CBC Interview with Marshal McLuhan (video)

October 4th, 2008 · No Comments

One of the great thinkers of the 20th century on Hitler, Nixon, McCarthy and Trudeau.
Moneyquotes:
“If Hilter had been around to be on TV he would’ve been over, finished in a month. Never heard of again.”
“To be a good TV image you have to look like a lot of other people. That’s called charisma.”

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Tags: Canadian · cinema · pop culture

Play Palin Bingo During Tonight’s VP Debate!

October 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Just in case you’re dreading the mind-numbing answers that Gov. Sarah Palin will hurl at you (and the rest of America) during the Vice Presidential debate tonight, here’s a bingo card to make things a tad more interesting.

{Hat tip LK}

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Tags: American · pop culture

Official DUMBO Dumbass Tourist Photo of Area

September 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I guess tourists really respond well to clear signage.

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Tags: American · Brooklyn · New York · art · design · photography · pop culture

New York’s new Banksy

September 28th, 2008 · No Comments

At Wooster & Grand
Can’t say it’s one of Banksy’s best. It is more billboard for his brand than social critique if you ask me.
via JakeDobkin (does that guy ever sleep?)

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Tags: New York · art · art news · design · photography · pop culture

Museum of Moving Image’s Online Archive of Presidential Campaign Commercials

September 26th, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Museum of Moving Image has done one of the most amazing online things any museum in its position could do, they’ve archived a complete list of U.S. Presidential commercials for your viewing pleasure. The site is titled THE LIVING ROOM CANDIDATE and includes commercials by various third-party candidates.
Beginning with 1952, the site lists some [...]

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Tags: American · cinema · pop culture