FM–2006–00458 November 11, 2006
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CAT: COLUMNS
Culture Jam Sandwich
Once upon a time, during a typical shopping Sunday in a typical shopping mall, typical couples and their children roamed the premises like bobble-head dolls. The…
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FM–2006–00462 November 10, 2006
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CAT: COLUMNS
America, the Kazakhstani way
Like the title says, there are many lessons in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan – but not the ones…
FM–2006–00515 November 9, 2006
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CAT: COLUMNS
Ringo a Go Go
When Joe Ledbetter and Wheaty Wheat’s Ringo was first shown as a prototype, it was a big deal. Put simply, the translation of Joe’s style into…
FM–2006–00457 November 8, 2006
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Why Nike?
When sneakerheads talk shoes, they’re talkin’ bout Nikes. Yes, yes, I know — there are plenty of sneakerheads as obsessive and loyal to the three stripes,…
FM–2006–00456 November 6, 2006
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CAT: ALL BEEF, NO CHICKEN
Publishing Pigs are Grilled
One week ago, a producer-type friend from Philadelphia forwards a job posting to me for a rag in New York; 401K plan, dental, health and a…
FM–2006–00416 November 4, 2006
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When Dadaism Falls
After a long day at the office, one puts on a rubber mask of a random American president, goes to the local pub to scream obscenities…
FM–2006–00415 November 3, 2006
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Horrific Remake
Horror re-makes often fall short of the success of their predecessors: think Gus Van Sant’s 1998 carbon-copy of Psycho. John Moore’s 2006 version of The Omen…
FM–2006–00414 November 2, 2006
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CAT: COLUMNS
The Dark Side of Toys
Toys don’t really court much in the way of controversy, mostly because at the end of the day they’re just toys. There’s not too much to…
FM–2006–00413 November 1, 2006
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CAT: COLUMNS
Raising the Dead
Raising the dead is popular this time of year. And if you’re into sneakers, it’s a most-common phenomena – commonly referred to as the “re-issue†or…
FM–2006–00412 October 31, 2006
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UFO
The Scroggin sisters formed the group ESG in the early ‘70s after being bought musical instruments by their mother. Deborah (bass + vocals), Renee (guitar +…