Get Ready For The 4th With “American” Pulp!


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Are you still struggling to get into the 4th of July spirit?  Really?  What’s wrong with you!?

Well. don’t worry.  The Pulps are here to help!

by Mitchell Hooks

by Rudolph Belarski

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by George Erickson

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by James Trombata

by Ken Fagg

by George Quintana

by J. Oval

by Walter Baumhofer

by James B. Settles

Get Ready For The 4th With These American Paintings!


by Tom Cannady

We are just a few days away from the 4th of July and the 250th birthday of America.  Here to help you get in the mood are a few paintings that capture America and Americans at different times over the past 250 years.

by Mort Kunstler

by Tom Lovell

by Graig Kreindler

by Gil Cohen

by Gil Cohen

by Tom Cannady

by Graig Kriendler

by Tom Cannady

by Graig Kriendler

by Gil Elvgren

by Max Ginsburg

by Max Ginsburg

by Tom Lovell

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by Alan Bean

by Alan Bean

by Juan Valesquez

Video Game Missions I Love: “Fireworks” From The Godfather


I wish I had a 4th of July movie to review today but I don’t.  Instead, I’ll just share my favorite “mission” from the much maligned 2006 Godfather video game.

In this mission, Aldo (who is controlled by the player) takes care of a corrupt cop on the 4th of July.  The Godfather game is hardly perfect but I have always loved that cut-scene of the fireworks going off while Aldo and Rosa look down at the alley.

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

Moments #24: A 4th of July Tradition: Blurry Firework Pictures!


Is there anything better than blurry pictures of fireworks on the 4th of July?

I don’t know but I do know that I always enjoy taking them.  For me, they’re as much a part of the 4th as visiting with family and cooking out.  In honor of the 4th, here are some of my favorite blurry fireworks pictures:

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  4. The Neighborhood, This Afternoon by Erin Nicole
  5. Walking In The Rain by Erin Nicole
  6. The Abandoned RV by Erin Nicole
  7. A Visit To The Cemetery by Erin Nicole
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  9. Visiting Another Cemetery by Erin Nicole
  10. The Alley Series by Erin Nicole
  11. Exploring The Red House by Erin Nicole
  12. The Halloween That Nearly Wasn’t by Erin Nicole
  13. Watchers and Followers by Erin Nicole
  14. Visitors by Erin Nicole
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  16. Walking In The Fog by Erin Nicole
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