Archive for May 25th, 2010

Have you seen me?

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

No, not Kyle.

Hattie McDaniel’s Oscar, which appears to be gone with the wind. (Sorry.)

Continuing our regular “Crimewatch” community service feature, here’s what to look out for:

Oscar

Little metal guy, on a stand, about yeah high. If you see something that resembles this, please contact The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Edited to add: Lawrence has pointed out that Ms. McDaniel’s Oscar is actually a plaque, not a statue, as the supporting actor and actress didn’t get statues in 1943. In my hurry to make a cheap joke, I overlooked that minor detail. My apologies; unfortunately, I am unable to find a photo of the plaque anywhere online.

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A long strange trip.

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

I also wanted to link to this post over at Houston’s Clear Thinkers about the strange history of Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., and their stock.

I realize I may be one of only about three people in the world (excluding Tilman Fertitta and Landry’s stockholders) who find this interesting. But then again, I knew the job was dangerous when I took it.

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Ring-ers.

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

The LAT has an interesting comparison of various recordings of the Ring cycle. (The article is slugged May 16th, but I did not see it on the LAT web site until it hit the front page today.)

One reason I find this article noteworthy is that it was written by Ethan Mordden, noted Broadway historian (among other accomplishments).

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