In memory of Anthony Bourdain, Dead at 61

Suicide Is Painless from the movie Mash

Anthony Bourdain Dead at 61

Adios, Anthony Bourdain. He was a great writer, a raconteur, and a foodie's foodie. But he also couldn't stand bullies and bastards and deeply gave a shit about other people and other cultures, always humbled simply by being in someone's home.

Thus spake The Rude Pundit on Twitter https://twitter.com/rudepundit/status/1005068291654766592

NYT Critic’s Pick Movies

Hereditary


NYT Critic’s Pick R Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller Directed by Ari Aster
Toni Collette stars as a mother facing diabolical family issues in Ari Aster’s debut feature.
By A. O. SCOTT

En el Séptimo Día


NYT Critic’s Pick Drama Directed by Jim McKay
This indie drama from Jim McKay feels utterly natural as it ratchets with the mechanics of drama and suspense.
By BEN KENIGSBERG

Won't You Be My Neighbor?


NYT Critic’s Pick PG-13 Documentary, Biography Directed by Morgan Neville
Morgan Neville’s new documentary is an affectionate, intelligent portrait of a public television hero, Mister Rogers.
By A.O. SCOTT

-- Of Possible Interest --

Hotel Artemis


R Action, Crime, Thriller Directed by Drew Pearce
This crime thriller set in the near future features a strong turn by Ms. Foster.
By GLENN KENNY -- "Almost worth seeing"

My tweets

• Thu, 16:48: The Class Struggle According to Donald Trump https://t.co/lzf6YAcwya
• Thu, 18:19: RT @paulkrugman: There's a book waiting to be written about all the petty grifters in the Trump administration; and now we have a title: "S…
• Thu, 18:20: RT @paulkrugman: The surprise here is that the analysis was even conducted. Did someone in the West Wing ask for it, imagining that it woul…
• Thu, 18:20: RT @paulkrugman: What Greg says here: Dems should campaign both on policy and on Trump's awfulness -- which they are -- and this will proba…
• Thu, 21:44: RT @ASlavitt: BREAKING: The biggest health care news of the year. The Trump DOJ tonight just told the courts to dismantle pre-existing con…
• Thu, 21:45: RT @rudepundit: Thought you couldn't get any angrier? The Trump administration is challenging the ACA's preexisting condition protection in…
• Thu, 21:48: RT @paulkrugman: What Larry says. Lots of evidence that the much-hyped "Uber economy" mainly consists of ... Uber. https://t.co/kl7IHjaMRY
• Thu, 22:11: Corruption Hits the Small Time https://t.co/baMsQtiqya
• Thu, 22:11: Justice Dept. Says Crucial Provisions of Obamacare Are Unconstitutional https://t.co/SzLG4uJq7T
• Fri, 07:01: Another one gone: Anthony Bourdain: Celebrity chef found dead at 61 - https://t.co/q8uKQnShWq

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