Editorial: Tales of Terror
In this book, I review 200 of my favorite horror movie sequels. The movies are ranked. Their position in the list is established by the sum of 8 types of ratings: stars, gimmick, rewatchability, story, creativity, acting, quality, and creepiness. How many have you seen?
The Great Gate of Kiev resounds to the tumultuous bell rings that end Pictures an an Exhibition, one of the most magnificent and virtuosic of all piano pieces. However, to some of his contemporaries, Modest Mussorgsky was ‘insane’ and ‘a perfect idiot’. Born into a wealthy land-owning family, what drove this tormented man and why did he suffer psychological breakdowns and alcoholism? How did he achieve his command of the realist idiom in his stage works? Illustrated with some of Mussorgsky’s finest works, the biographical narrative includes excerpts from Songs and Dances of Death, Boris Godunov, A Night on the Bald Mountain and, of course, Pictures at an Exhibition.Ver libro
Rain and thunder envelop Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B Flat Major, Op. 60 Escape the stress and pace of the daily grind and transport your mind to an alternative reality. I. Adagio - Alle II. Adagio III. Allegro vivace IV. Allegro ma non troppoVer libro
In this bold and intimate memoir Ariel Anderssen charts her journey from a strict religious upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness to her current position as one of the most widely recognised BDSM performers in the world. Her route between the two includes a period as a wretchedly miserable, teenage political activist, a phase touring with a Christian theatre group, and accidentally discovering a talent for posing for art nude photography. This surprising and unconventional career path led her to a life-altering introduction to BDSM-themed erotic artwork and a whole world she never imagined existing. This is a book about BDSM, and about sexuality, but most of all it is about one woman’s struggle for self-acceptance and the rewards that come from confronting who you are with honesty and compassion. TRIGGER WARNING: this book contains descriptions of sexual violence that some readers may find upsetting 'In Playing to Lose, Ariel Anderssen creates an erudite and witty insight into the world of BDSM modelling, but more than that, it is a deeply felt exploration of freedom: what it takes to be free, and what it looks like' Ali Millar, author of The Last Days 'Moving and heartfelt, an utterly brilliant whirlwind of a book' Rebecca Reid, author of The Power of Rude 'Often hilarious, frequently moving, sometimes disturbing and even harrowing, above all fearlessly honest, Playing to Lose guides us through a journey from repression to liberation that may well liberate the reader too. It’s a brave book by a brave writer, full of challenges and insights. Like all good writing, it makes us look again at things we thought we knew or took for granted, and to some readers it may reveal a world they never knew existed or one they hoped was real' Ramsey Campbell, author of The Lonely LandsVer libro
Originally published in 1988, and charting the first decade of Prince’s meteoric rise, Prince: Imp of the Perverse, was the earliest book to explore Prince’s prodigious and eccentric talent. Prince Rogers Nelson stood alone as a musical maestro amongst his peers, and proved you could do it all yourself: write, play, perform, produce and take control of your career. He took American pop by the scruff of the neck and shaped it to his own mercurial ends. This contemporary account examines the genius, and reveals truths, behind the many masks.Ver libro
Kids will love this sweet story/song combination as they listen to “Hanukkah is Here” and follow along word-for-word in the adorably illustrated eBook. Rhyme and repetition will teach children about this Jewish holiday. This adorably illustrated eBook encourages learning through music and introduces children to important early literacy skills.Ver libro
Professor Richard Myers, now in his 70s and suffering from advanced Parkinson’s disease, is about to receive a lifetime achievement award for his work in the development of in-vitro fertilization. That calls for a family reunion, and given this high-functioning, dysfunctional family, there’s bound to be trouble ahead. As they gather, old resentments erupt as they fight over Richard’s legacy while facing another family member’s serious illness. Incudes a conversation with playwright Alexis Zegerman. This play is part of L.A. Theatre Works’ Relativity Series of science-themed plays. Lead funding for the Relativity Series is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, bridging science and the arts in the modern world. Recorded at The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood in December 2023. Directed by Sarah Drew Producing Director: Susan Albert Loewenberg An L.A. Theatre Works full cast recording, starring: Hugo Armstrong as Professor Richard Myers Seamus Dever as Thomas Myers Sarah Drew as the voice of Karen Patrick Heusinger as Anthony Myers Kelly McCreary as Dot Myers-Cooper Monica McSwain as Lily Cooper and Young Dot Matthew Floyd Miller as Nate Cooper Desean K. Terry as Phillip Tennyson Joanne Whalley as Megan Myers. Senior Producer: Anna Lyse Erikson Prepared for audio by Mark Holden. Recorded, designed, and mixed by Charles Carroll, and edited by Neil Wogensen for The Invisible Studios, West Hollywood. Piano music and musical characters adapted and performed by Rusty Tinder, recorded by Charles Carroll, and Directed by Mark Holden. Senior Radio Producer: Ronn Lipkin Foley Artist: Stacey MartinezVer libro
