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[Ophelia in Art] #7: Ophelia by Artur Grottger, 1865

Posted on March 25, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by Artur Grottger, 1865:

Ophelia by Artur Grottger, 1865

[Ophelia in Art] #6: Ophelia by Frances MacDonald

Posted on March 19, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by Frances MacDonald, 1898:

Ophelia by Frances MacDonald, 1898

Let’s Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with George Bernard Shaw

Posted on March 17, 2017 by maedez

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Caricature of George Bernard Shaw by Max Beerbohm

“You use a glass mirror to see your face; you use works of art to see your soul.”–George Bernard Shaw (Back to Methuselah)

Off-topic Post: The 100 Years Show (2015)

Posted on March 16, 2017 by maedez

The 100 Years Show (2015) is a charming, sweet, and inspiring documentary short about Cuban-American artist Carmen Herrera. Her work is extraordinary.

Just as intriguing?

Her life story and glacial climb to prominence in the art world. (She turned 99 during filming of the documentary.) Oh, and a work ethic that puts us all to shame.

The 100 Years Show (2015):

Directed by: Alison Klayman
Starring: Carmen Herrera
Runtime: 30 minutes
Release Date: January 2017

The film is currently streaming on Netflix (USA).

[Ophelia in Art] #5: Ophelia by Marcus Stone, 1888

Posted on March 15, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by Marcus Stone, 1888:

Ophelia by Marcus Stone, 1888

[Ophelia in Art] #4: Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894

Posted on March 11, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894:

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894

Tea in Art: A Cup of Tea by Lilla Cabot Perry

Posted on March 6, 2017 by maedez

A Cup of Tea by Lilla Cabot Perry. Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

[Ophelia in Art] #3: Ophelia, 1873

Posted on March 3, 2017 by maedez

The engraving is by Charles Knight. Original artist unknown.

Ophelia, circa 1873. Engraving by Charles Knight.

[Ophelia in Art] #2: Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1910

Posted on February 28, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1910:

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1910

[Ophelia in Art] #1: Ophelia by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, 1908

Posted on February 21, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, 1908:

Ophelia by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, 1908

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!