I’m Douglas. Creative curator of this conversational forum of obsessions, fashion, musical genius, emerging radical artistic and obscure random amusement. This is what inspires me and the creatively ambitious of our generation.Tumblr (3.0; @neonandacid)http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GBVTtaJbMUI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>What to Watch</strong></p> <p>My picks of the newest film releases on iTunes</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13974153333http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13974153333Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:00:34 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/RFp28r9sqUw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>What to Watch</strong></p> <p>My picks of the newest film releases on iTunes</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13974111364http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13974111364Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:59:11 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aKacS3nYXdE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>What to Watch</strong></p> <p>My picks for the newest film releases on iTunes</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13974078228http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13974078228Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:58:06 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UVTMkINRChk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>What to Watch</strong></p> <p>My picks for the newest film releases on iTunes</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13974040196http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13974040196Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:56:49 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/TGjjK5SMbJA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Problem child</strong></p> <p>Artful ‘We Need To Talk About Kevin’ is the thinking man’s bad-kid movie</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973976565http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973976565Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:54:45 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Ar_-v7dEEoo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Arrested development</strong></p> <p>Jason Reitman sticks to status quo in disappointing ‘Young Adult’</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973918960http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973918960Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:52:51 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JknKa26tOTg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Adventures in moviemaking</strong></p> <p>Former indie director David Gordon Green continues his run of breezy studio romps with ‘The Sitter’</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973867077http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973867077Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:51:09 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Aco15ScXCwA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Spy Games</strong></p> <p>Screenwriter Peter Straughan and director Tomas Alfredson and their adaptation of a Cold War classic</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973703194http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973703194Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:45:48 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/62nelnMXW3M?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Precision shooting</strong></p> <p>Director Steve McQueen on the sexiest film of the year, ‘Shame’</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973637899http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13973637899Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:43:41 -0500<p><strong>NUTMEG WITH VALHRONA CHOCOLATE</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Ingredients                              Directions</em></strong></p> <p><strong>5 valhrona chocolate chips</strong>      Put all ingredients in a pot on high heat until liquefied. </p> <p><strong>2 oz. Grand Marnier                </strong>Strain into shaker with ice and stir gently. Strain cold base </p> <p><strong>3 oz. cognac                           </strong>into cocktail glass and sprinkle with fresh-ground cocoa</p> <p><strong>3 oz. soy milk                         </strong>beans. </p> <p><strong>1 drop chili oil</strong></p> <p><strong>1 tsp. fresh-ground cocoa beans</strong></p> <p><strong>BRADSTEET COCKTAIL</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Ingredients                  <span> </span> Directions </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>2 oz. Jim Beam Rye        </em></strong>Mime shake (without ice), add ice, shake again and strain into </p> <p><strong><em>3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice  </em></strong>into a champagne coupe. </p> <p><strong><em>1/4 oz. ginger syrup</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>1/2 oz. jasmine syrup</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>1 egg white </em></strong></p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13932851430http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13932851430Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:46:41 -0500<p><strong>HOWLING AT THE MOON</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Ingredients                                     Directions</em></strong></p> <p><strong>1&#160;1/2 oz. Barbancourt rhum</strong>            Shake and double-strain into a champagne coupe.</p> <p><strong>1/2 oz. green chartreuse</strong></p> <p><strong>1/2 oz. white cacao liquer</strong></p> <p><strong>3/4 oz. fresh lime juice</strong></p> <p><strong>1 barspoon St. Elizabeth allspice dram</strong></p> <p><strong>SCARLET LADY</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Ingredients                                       Directions</em></strong></p> <p><strong>1 oz. dry gin</strong>                                       Mix gin, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, grenadine</p> <p><strong>Juice of 1/2 lemon, fresh-squeezed  </strong>and simple syrup in an iced cocktail shaker. </p> <p><strong>1/4 oz. real pomegranate grenadine  </strong>Shake and strain into a champagne flute or </p> <p><strong>1/4 oz. simple syrup                         </strong>coupe, top with champagne and garnish with a </p> <p><strong>4 oz. champagne                               </strong>lemon peel or pomegranate seeds. </p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13932621879http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13932621879Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:41:23 -0500<p><strong>CRANKY LASS</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Ingredients                                  Directions</em></strong></p> <p><strong>11/2 oz. scotch                            </strong>Shake ingredients with cracked ice. Serve over fresh </p> <p><strong>1&#160;1/2 oz. apple cider                    </strong>ice in an old-fashioned glass. </p> <p><strong>1/2 oz. Averna</strong></p> <p><strong>1 tsp. St. Elizabeth allspice dram </strong></p> <p><strong>CLYDE COMMON EGG NOG</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Ingredients                                   Directions</em></strong></p> <p><strong>2 large eggs</strong>                                  Beat eggs in blender for 1 minute on medium speed</p> <p><strong>3 oz. granulated sugar                 </strong>Slowly add sugar and blend for 1 additional minute</p> <p><strong>1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg    </strong>With blender still running, and nutmeg, tequila, </p> <p><strong>2 oz. anejo tequila                        </strong>sherry, milk and cream until combined. Chill </p> <p><strong>2&#160;1/1 oz. Amontillado sherry        </strong>thoroughly to allow flavors to combine and serve in</p> <p><strong>6 oz. whole milk                            </strong>chilled punch glasses or champagne coupes, </p> <p><strong>4 oz. heavy cream                         </strong>grating additional nutmeg on top immediately</p> <p>                                                       before serving. </p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13932360602http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13932360602Thu, 08 Dec 2011 15:35:15 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IGTdx2QqUrA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>What to Watch</strong></p> <p>‘America’s Next Top Model,’ ‘Fear Factor’ and more of my picks for the week in tv</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13898145354http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13898145354Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:08:34 -0500<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y6Ra8PdXa9k?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>What to Watch</strong></p> <p>‘America’s Next Top Model,’ ‘Fear Factor’ and more of my picks for the week in tv</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897967048http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897967048Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:05:13 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/k2pvmcCJsNs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>What to Watch</strong></p> <p><strong>‘</strong>America’s Next Top Model,’ ‘Fear Factor’ and more of my picks for the week in tv</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897898100http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897898100Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:03:54 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j9AAgRcyGDQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>What to Watch</strong></p> <p>‘America’s Next Top Model,’ ‘Fear Factor,’ and more of my picks for the week in tv</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897766537http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897766537Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:01:25 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UQ6bsUmFxyE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>From spies to spooks</strong></p> <p>Ex-007 Brosnan shows new range in Stephen King miniseries ‘Bag of Bones’</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897338328http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897338328Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:53:13 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kHIaORMG-AM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Sweet ‘Revenge’</strong></p> <p>Goodbye, ‘Gossip Girl’: ABC series is TV’s most decadent, delicious drama</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897255734http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897255734Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:51:39 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8CePSDJUPqU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Claus Calling: Documentary ‘Becoming Santa’ humanizes men behind the holiday myth </p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897157585http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13897157585Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:49:47 -0500<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1UW9Zks5L2A?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>What to watch</p> <p>My picks of the newest film releases on iTunes</p>http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13639469544http://neonandacid.tumblr.com/post/13639469544Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:53:44 -0500