Editorial: Tales of Terror
Steve Hutchison reviews 60 of his favorite vampire movies. Each article includes a synopsis, a review, and a rating. The movies are ranked. 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
Little Women Podcast: Season 5 🎙️ Dive into a season full of thought-provoking discussions, literary analysis, and heartfelt fandom moments as Niina and her co-hosts explore Little Women like never before.📚 What's in Season 5?Adaptation Deep Dive: Join Niina and Christina as they analyze Little Women film adaptations spanning nearly a century, from the 1933 classic to Greta Gerwig's completely inaccurate version (which was promoted with fake news about the author's life). Discover how each adaptation uniquely interprets Alcott's timeless story and characters.Motherhood Unveiled: A robust discussion with Niina and Cecilia on the chapter "On the Shelf," where they examine Meg's struggle with burnout, identity, and the pressures of being a “super mom.”Fan Fiction Favorites: Listen as Niina reads excerpts from her favorite Little Women fan fiction, celebrating the fandom's creativity and reimagining the beloved characters in new and exciting ways. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Little Women or new to the March sisters’ world, Season 5 promises captivating conversations, fresh perspectives, and a deep love for this literary classic. Tune in and join the conversation! ❤️Ver libro
The human person is a truth seeker, and one of the most compelling ways human beings pursue truth is through the arts. In Beauty and Imitation: A Philosophical Reflection on the Arts, Daniel McInerny argues for an understanding of art as a form of inquiry into truth that proceeds by way of sensible beauty. Drawing upon the thought of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas, McInerny argues for the unfashionable yet philosophically compelling view that art is essentially “mimetic,” imitative of human action. But what does it mean for art to imitate human action? It means that art imitates the way human beings by nature quest for fulfillment, or happiness. In questing for fulfillment, human life takes the form of a story, and so the arts—all the arts, from painting to music, from fiction to film—are storytelling arts whose beauty reveals the truth about human happiness. The first part of the book features a renewed defense of the ancient Aristotelian claim that art is mimetic and that its imitation of the human story takes the form of a moral argument. The second part shows how audiences are transformed by the moral arguments the mimetic arts make, and the third concludes with a guided tour of the mimetic arts, where specific arts are considered in light of the Aristotelian and Thomistic principles advanced earlier.Ver libro
Have you ever stared at patterned wallpaper and wondered how it was designed? Been captivated by some priceless Celtic art? Or boggled at a beautiful Islamic pattern? Have you ever stepped back and thought about the illusion of reality your senses create for you? Or pondered the symmetries which inform your feelings of what seems right? Is there a Golden secret, revealed by nature herself, which is common to all of the traditional arts? Packed with information and exquisite illustrations by more than twelve expert authors, Designa is the ultimate sourcebook for visual artists and designers of every kind.Ver libro
Who is Snape? What’s a horcrux? When did Sirius Black escape from Azkaban? Why was Hermione sorted into Gryffindor? It’s easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the Harry Potter movies and books. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen moment, this first-of-its-kind explainer is an easy, fun, and accessible introduction to the hundreds of characters, plots, and interconnected stories that make up one of the greatest pop culture franchises of all time. Maybe you’re a First Year and need an entry level class on the magical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry? Are you trying to figure out why Slytherins are so slippery? Trying to parcel out parseltongue? Having trouble sorting out when Dumbledore battled Grindelwald? Or maybe you’re a confident Ravenclaw who wants to understand why it’s leviOsa, not levioSA! If you’re a Muggle, witch, or wizard looking for an easy entry into what literally everyone is talking about then this is the book for you. As the perfect and unauthorized resource to keep on hand when watching something for the first—or tenth—time, Smart Pop Explains Harry Potter Movies and Books to you like no one could!Ver libro
Gloria Mae Josephine Swanson (March 27, 1899 - April 4, 1983) was an American actress. She first achieved fame acting in dozens of silent films in the 1920s and was nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Actress, most famously for her 1950 turn in Billy Wilder's Sunset Boulevard, which earned her a Golden Globe Award. The following recording includes interview clips from 1965 and 1980.Ver libro
