Author Archives: Jason

About Jason

Jason R. Koepke is Founder and Data Strategist at GNT LLC, a risk-analysis and data strategy firm that provides analytical and technical services to the public and private sectors. His work and research has been featured in the academic, financial, and technical industries.

Things I Learned this Week

Among the things I learned this week:
* Portlandia is worth watching. (Courtesy: IFC)

* Emily W. Leider is an atrocious writer. (Courtesy: Mryna Loy: The Only Good Girl in Hollywood)

* Elf is a funny holiday movie. (Courtesy: CQ)

Gin and Movies

Gin has a role in some great movies:

(1) It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)
Peter Bailey: No gin tonight, son!
Harry Bailey: Aw, pop! Just a little?
Peter: No, son, not one drop.
Harry: Aw!
Annie: Boys and girls and music. Why do they need gin?

(2) Casablanca (1942)
Rick: Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine.

More to come…

Album Reviews

1——->3——->5
Terrible—->Fantastic

5
Callas, Maria – Rossini and Donizetti Arias [1964]

4
Callas, Maria – Mozart, Beethoven, and Eber [1963]
Tobin, Amon – Isam
Photek – Avalanche
Photek – Aviator EP
Photek – Form & Function, Volume 2
Black Keys – entire discography

3
Callas, Maria – La Gioconda by Amilcare Pochielli [1959]
Callas, Maria – Norma by Vincenzo Bellini
Roots Manuva – 4everevolution
Karen O – Where the Wild Things Grow OST