Derf Backderf
@derfbackderf.bsky.social
Maker of fine comics products, incessant scribbler, former garbageman, aging punk rocker.
$4.50 a ticket.
Man, wish I'd gone to that Stranglers show, too.
Man, wish I'd gone to that Stranglers show, too.
November 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
$4.50 a ticket.
Man, wish I'd gone to that Stranglers show, too.
Man, wish I'd gone to that Stranglers show, too.
Good. I'm going to enjoy the collapse.
November 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Good. I'm going to enjoy the collapse.
Fits in nicely with Hendrix's “Excuse me while I kiss this guy.”
November 16, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Fits in nicely with Hendrix's “Excuse me while I kiss this guy.”
Huge Clarke fan, although I hold Rama and Childhood's End above 2001.
I would highly recommend Clarke's The Lost Worlds of 2001, which has the original novella, lots of interesting accounts of making the film, and some alternative storylines that Kubrick didn't approve.
I would highly recommend Clarke's The Lost Worlds of 2001, which has the original novella, lots of interesting accounts of making the film, and some alternative storylines that Kubrick didn't approve.
November 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Huge Clarke fan, although I hold Rama and Childhood's End above 2001.
I would highly recommend Clarke's The Lost Worlds of 2001, which has the original novella, lots of interesting accounts of making the film, and some alternative storylines that Kubrick didn't approve.
I would highly recommend Clarke's The Lost Worlds of 2001, which has the original novella, lots of interesting accounts of making the film, and some alternative storylines that Kubrick didn't approve.
Yes. Rockwell spoke of his composition choices in his book. He wanted to highlight how tiny Ruby was, surrounded by burly Feds. By cropping out their heads, the focus is entirely on her. Her white dress is a dramatic contrast to the filthy wall covered in garbage and racist graffiti.
November 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Yes. Rockwell spoke of his composition choices in his book. He wanted to highlight how tiny Ruby was, surrounded by burly Feds. By cropping out their heads, the focus is entirely on her. Her white dress is a dramatic contrast to the filthy wall covered in garbage and racist graffiti.
The pencil sketches are amazing!
November 15, 2025 at 4:03 PM
The pencil sketches are amazing!
In recent weeks, Generalisimo Cheeto's Dept. of Homeland Security has been posting Rockwell paintings as examples of "the America we're protecting." Meaning idyllic white smalltown America, which never existed. Rockwell's heirs are disgusted & outraged.
Obviously they didn't post THIS painting.
Obviously they didn't post THIS painting.
Relatives of late artist Norman Rockwell push back on DHS use of paintings
Norman Rockwell's granddaughter Daisy has condemned the Department of Homeland Security's use of his paintings, saying DHS is misappropriating his art to support policies he would not have endorsed.
www.npr.org
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In recent weeks, Generalisimo Cheeto's Dept. of Homeland Security has been posting Rockwell paintings as examples of "the America we're protecting." Meaning idyllic white smalltown America, which never existed. Rockwell's heirs are disgusted & outraged.
Obviously they didn't post THIS painting.
Obviously they didn't post THIS painting.
I know it's odd, but Rockwell was an inspiration. I got this book on closeout at the mall when I was in junior high and studied it until it fell apart. He wasn't an influence of course, but I admired his skill & and his political awakening. Sure, he'd already made his legend, but it was a risk.
November 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I know it's odd, but Rockwell was an inspiration. I got this book on closeout at the mall when I was in junior high and studied it until it fell apart. He wasn't an influence of course, but I admired his skill & and his political awakening. Sure, he'd already made his legend, but it was a risk.
Obama-- shown here with Ruby Bridges herself-- hung the original painting in the White House. It's buried in a warehouse now. I hope. Unless one of Trump's henchman set it on fire.
November 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Obama-- shown here with Ruby Bridges herself-- hung the original painting in the White House. It's buried in a warehouse now. I hope. Unless one of Trump's henchman set it on fire.
Rockwell was 75. “For 47 years, I portrayed the best of all possible worlds—grandfathers, puppy dogs—things like that. That kind of stuff is dead now, and I think it’s about time.”
Imagine how rightwing trolls and the FoxNews set would react to this today!
Imagine how rightwing trolls and the FoxNews set would react to this today!
November 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Rockwell was 75. “For 47 years, I portrayed the best of all possible worlds—grandfathers, puppy dogs—things like that. That kind of stuff is dead now, and I think it’s about time.”
Imagine how rightwing trolls and the FoxNews set would react to this today!
Imagine how rightwing trolls and the FoxNews set would react to this today!
In 1963, at the height of his popularity, Rockwell made a significant career shift. He left The Saturday Evening Post and joined Look magazine, where his focus changed dramatically.
Rockwell embraced themes of social justice, leaving behind his previous artistic style.
Rockwell embraced themes of social justice, leaving behind his previous artistic style.
November 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In 1963, at the height of his popularity, Rockwell made a significant career shift. He left The Saturday Evening Post and joined Look magazine, where his focus changed dramatically.
Rockwell embraced themes of social justice, leaving behind his previous artistic style.
Rockwell embraced themes of social justice, leaving behind his previous artistic style.