Movie Review: “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold”
Morgan Spurlock’s documentary “The Greatest Movie Ever Sold” is an up-close look into the world of product placement in pop culture and the advertising firms and companies that make it happen. Throughout the film, you watch him bounce from business to business pitching the exact film you’re watching. What’s it about? He doesn’t really know....
Tuesday Tunesday: Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters “Manish Boy” When anyone who knows what’s what compiles a list of the all-time greatest blues musicians, Muddy Waters (birthday McKinley Morganfield) is guaranteed to be near the top. Rolling Stone put Muddy Waters at the #17 greatest musician of all time in any genre, not just the blues. Muddy Waters is known as the...
Annual Wingtip Revival
So I have this pair of shoes that I’ve worn for 4 years now. They are my absolute favorite shoes of all time. As such, they get a huge amount of wear–especially because they are leather. Each year I take them out and “save” them by using a huge amount of shoe polish that lasts...
BFM: The Stranger (L’Étranger)
The Stranger by Albert Camus is a book I read in High School but did not appreciate until I recently re-read it last week. I remember the book was odd, but on a second reading there was nothing odd about it at all. The first-person novel tells the story of Mersault–a stoic, heartlessly honest man who...
For Volume: American Crew Boost Powder
This is one of the most unique products I’ve used. Until now, all my experience with hair styling products revolved around gels, pastes, and pomades. You can imagine my surprise when American Crew sent me their boost powder. Trusting it wasn’t anthrax, I was excited to explore this strange substance. The inside of the container...
BFM: The Time Machine
I recently finished The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, and much like the last BFM, the story is one that a lot of people generally know, but have not read the original novel. The Time Machine is an outstanding and quick read, as I read it in two sittings over 4 hours because the text pulls you...
Winter Wants: Gloves
Brooks Brothers Rugby L.E.C. Fingerless Polo Merino Wool Hugo Boss Leather Comes in a wide variety of colors. Stands out but isn’t completely obnoxious. Currently on sale. For those who like to keep their fingers free. A great grey that can match it all. On sale. A very nice cloth pair with leather grips....
Tuesday Tunesday: Son House
Son House “Grinnin’ in Your Face” Son House is one of the most genuine bluesmen in American history. In his youth, he set out to begin his career as a preacher. Despite his church’s prohibition against the blues, he learned how to play the guitar in his twenties. Inevitably, his music has a tinge of...
BFM: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
To kick off the Books for Men series, I recently read 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne and I couldn’t have picked a more exciting read to start this series. Because of the book’s wild popularity and adaption into film, I knew the general premise behind the plot. However, having not read the book...
