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Books in Art: Die Lesenden by Robert Breyer, 1909

Posted on May 20, 2014 by maedez

Die Lesenden by Robert Breyer, 1909

Books in Art: The Red Cape by Alfons Mucha

Posted on April 28, 2014 by maedez

The Red Cape by Alfons Mucha, 1902

The Red Cape by Alfons Mucha, 1902

Books in Art: Louise Tiffany, Reading by Louis Comfort Tiffany

Posted on February 9, 2014 by maedez

Louise Tiffany, Reading by Louis Comfort Tiffany (1888).

Books in Art: The Convalescent by Gwen John/A Girl Reading by Frank Duveneck

Posted on December 27, 2013 by maedez

The Convalescent by Gwen John, circa 1923-1924.

A Girl Reading by Frank Duveneck, 1870.

AKA: Me until the first of the new year. Heavenly, no? (Except the sick part.)

Books in Art: Dreams by Vittorio Matteo Corcos

Posted on November 7, 2013 by maedez

Dreams by Vittorio Matteo Corcos, 1896

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!