Long Journey to Wolf Hall
I had to see what all the fuss was about. So I downloaded Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall to my Kindle. In …
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Good Night And Good Luck
I never expected to see the beauty of George Clooney eclipsed by another actor onscreen. And particularly not by an …
If Linnet Wrote “Game of Thrones”…
News Flash! The Ned Stark executed in Season One was an impostor. Yes, ladies, Sean Bean and his Impressive Weapon are back! Cersei …
Grim Wack Job
The things I do for Ciarán Hinds! As a fan, I feel compelled to watch all his movies. Even In …
What The Well-Dressed Roman General Is Wearing
April Ferry, who designed the costumes for HBO’s Rome, was recently honored with a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement award by the …
A Wretched Wreck On Ice-Cold Seas
At any given moment, a theater group somewhere is presenting Conor McPherson’s The Seafarer, a modern classic. At the moment, …
Oscar and Lucinda on Page and Screen
The cover of my DVD shows a confident Ralph Fiennes facing the viewer with a playing card in his hand, …
Some Have Greatness Thrust Upon Them
When it comes to fandom, I am monolatrous. But I admit to having a tiny crush on Mark Rylance after …
Waiting for God-Oh
Yes, that’s how you pronounce it, according to Patrick Stewart’s Vladimir. He’s the one who keeps reminding Estragon (Ian McKellen) …
Aunt Elspeth on Sex and Men
A friend gave me Aunt Epp’s Guide for Life, extracts from the commonplace book of one very unconventional Victorian/Edwardian lady. …
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