50th anniversary of The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie

I saw this great film in a theater when it was new. It’s available on as part of a Blu-ray disc set from the Criterion Collection

David Porter and the Isaac Hayes Estate don’t want Trump to use their music

They’re just the latest of many. Trump has ignored past requests.

2026 – settlement was reached

Trump was warned repeatedly by the estate of Isaac Hayes to stop playing “Hold On, I’m Coming” at political rallies. He ignored those warnings and played it 133 times. Now he had to settle a $3 million lawsuit.www.rollingstone.com/music/music-…

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 (@nothoodlum.bsky.social) 2026-02-24T15:38:46.551Z

The estate of soul singer Isaac Hayes announces a private settlement with Donald Trump after suing the president and his campaign for unauthorized use at campaign rallies of the 1966 classic “Hold On, I’m Coming.”

Steve Herman (@newsguy.bsky.social) 2026-02-24T00:33:13.739Z

Widener Mansion – 1200 N. Broad St., Philadelphia

It’s gone now – burned down in 1980.

See the photo in the article

Library of Congress – Historic American Buildings Survey

P.A.B. Widener mansion at Broad and Girard following conversion by Horace Trumbauer from home to library in 1899

Republican plans to subvert future elections

Pulse oximeters overestimate oxygen levels in people with darker skin

Josef von Sternberg – born 5/29/1894

Josef von Sternberg was a great film director. He is best known for his seven films with Marlene Dietrich which started with The Blue Angel (1930). They are known for their fantastic lighting and photography. Prior to that, he had made some excellent silent films such as Underworld (1927).

Gerrymandering has reduced competitive seats in Congress and state legislatures