Beatnik redux

Once again I have had to set the record straight on the term "beatnik." See this article and my comment: Review: On the Road.

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Now I'm getting worried about the Road movie

Gag. They've added Kirsten Dunst to the cast of On The Road. Click here for details. You literally cannot tell Kirsten Dunst and actress Julia Stiles apart (see above), which says a lot about her memorability factor. Plus she can't act worth a hoot.

PLEASE, Mr. Salles, be careful with casting.

Jack Kerouac: Graduation Speaker

Click here to read about Jack Kerouac being the best possible choice as a graduation speaker. Clever article!

Maybe we could find someone to channel him.

Ginsberg's photos at National Gallery of Art

Click here to read an NPR story about Allen Ginsberg's photos on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. There's a slide show of 14 pieces. #16 is interesting.

Inch by bloody inch

Click here for details about actress Kristin Stewart joining the cast of the upcoming movie version of On The Road. She is slated to play Marylou. All signs point to filming to begin - FINALLY! - this summer. W00t!