Miscellaneous Debris

Monday, March 15, 2004  | 

Blogging raises all sorts of interesting theoretical questions about the lines that separate private and public space. Since the death of my wife's parents a few weeks ago, those questions have become more pronounced in my mind and those lines more blurred. I'm still looking for answers — still trying to decide if/why I should devote so much energy to writing in the first person. Still thinking . . .

• Hou Hsiao-Hsien Boxset — I don't buy DVDs at quite the pace I used to, but this one seemed a no-brainer. For just under $80, you get Hou's four early films, all of which had been effectively unavailable to American audiences. The films are packaged beautifully and, though I haven't had a chance to watch them yet, the transfers are reported to be top-notch. Sinomovie reportedly produced only 3000 editions of this set, so get 'em while they're hot. HKFlix appears to have a few more in stock.
• Charm and Hammer — While in Scottsdale last week, we visited Bret Rowe's studio, and I fell in love with this painting. Derivative of Warhol? Probably, but it's clever enough, and I have a soft spot for pop art.
• Pedablogue — Michael Arnzen's technology- and teaching-focused blog at Seton Hill University. I love that SHU has its own Movable Type-powered blog server. I wish we could offer the same here at UT.
• Posteritati — An online dealer that has 32 vintage Tarkovsky posters to choose from. I'm in heaven; my checking account is not.