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[Book Nerd News] William Luce, ‘Belle of Amherst’ and ‘Barrymore’ Playwright, Dies at 88

Posted on December 12, 2019 by maedez

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WILLIAM LUCE, ‘BELLE OF AMHERST’ AND ‘BARRYMORE’ PLAYWRIGHT, DIES AT 88 [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

Arthur Miller on the Best Work

Posted on August 23, 2017 by maedez

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“The best work that anybody ever writes is the work that is on the verge of embarrassing him, always.”–Arthur Miller

[Book Nerd News] Rest in Peace, Sam Shepard

Posted on July 31, 2017 by maedez

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Sam Shepard, Esteemed Playwright and Actor, Dies at 73 [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

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

Posted on April 4, 2017 by maedez

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Ophelia by Arthur Rackham:

Ophelia by Arthur Rackham

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

Posted on March 25, 2017 by maedez

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Ophelia by Artur Grottger, 1865:

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

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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

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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)

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

Posted on March 15, 2017 by maedez

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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

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Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894:

Ophelia by John William Waterhouse, 1894

[Ophelia in Art] #3: Ophelia, 1873

Posted on March 3, 2017 by maedez

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The engraving is by Charles Knight. Original artist unknown.

Ophelia, circa 1873

Ophelia, circa 1873. Engraving by Charles Knight.

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!