“The History of SPAM”
On Tasting History, Max Miller makes a spam ribbon loaf from a 1950s recipe and discusses the history of spam. Watch here.
“A People’s History of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson”
At Polygon, Joshua Rivera writes about the career of Dwayne Johnson. “Movie stars at the top of their game can often feel invincible, but there was something about Dwayne Johnson’s 2000s climb from wrestler to bankable Hollywood star that seemed uniquely bulletproof. Possessing an endless supply of charm […]
Let Auteur Albert Pyun Know What You Think of His Films!
The legendary filmmaker Albert Pyun is ailing and his wife is sharing comments with him from fans on what his work has meant to them. You can share your message here. (Via JoBlo.com)
“La Mariana Sailing Club: Honolulu’s Last Old School Tiki Bar”
The Gutter’s own Keith has a mai tai at Honolulu’s La Mariana Sailing Club. “At first you might think you’ve taken a wrong turn. Somewhere between the H1 and Nimitz Highway, you must have missed something, because here you are, closer to the airport than the beach at […]
“About the Artist: Chu F. Hing”
At Chinese American Eyes, Alex Jay takes an in-depth look at Chinese-American comics artist, Chu F. Hing, creator of the Green Turtle.
Haruki Murakami on his Writing
The Guardian has collected some responses Haruki Murakami gave to reader questions at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. “I don’t have any idea at all, when I start writing, of what is to come. For instance, for The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle, the first thing I had was the […]
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