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[Ophelia in Art] #8: Ophelia by Arthur Rackham

Posted on April 4, 2017 by maedez

Ophelia by Arthur Rackham:

Ophelia by Arthur Rackham

[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

[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

[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

Ophelia by Arthur Rackham

Posted on April 27, 2016 by maedez

Ophelia by Arthur Rackham

Artistic Interpretations of The Tempest: #7-‘Miranda’ by Frederick Goodall

Posted on July 28, 2015 by maedez

The Tempest is one of my favourite William Shakespeare plays. I thought that it would be fun to share, in no particular order, some of the many artworks inspired by this classic.

Number Seven:

Miranda by Frederick Goodall, 1888

Artistic Interpretations of The Tempest: #6-‘A Study of Emma, Lady Hamilton, as Miranda’ by George Romney

Posted on July 21, 2015 by maedez

The Tempest is one of my favourite William Shakespeare plays. I thought that it would be fun to share, in no particular order, some of the many artworks inspired by this classic.

Number Six:

A Study of Emma, Lady Hamilton, as Miranda by George Romney

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!