Monthly Archives: January 2017

(1982, Warner, 1st printing, signed by author) Robert Bloch’s classic thriller. The book that inspired the movie. A great read for contextualizing the movie, to see how faithful Hitchcock was to the original, and how strong his adaptation was. But … Continue reading →

I’ve heard in some time. Elizabethan Consort Music 1558-1603 by Hesperion XX Jordi Savall, Alia Vox CD. 29 glorious pieces magically evoking Shakespeare and Elizabeth I’s age. Violas, lutes, and occasional clavier, organ, voices, and percussion Will transport you and … Continue reading →

as well as the dearth of worthy AA nominations over the last two decades, I consider myself fortunate to have lived in other times when certain years yielded bumper crops of very good and great films. One such year was 1967: … Continue reading →

(Stop to think) –constant, non-stop choices minute to minute except when asleep –one’s personal values underlying those choices, created by those choices –timing: good and bad, often with implications for or as a result of choices Flip through a newspaper … Continue reading →

Don’t let the rolled-up sleeves fool you. An arrogant, rich, snobby kid who figures he knows everything better than everybody else. A great public speaker: “I–uh, uh–want–uh, uh–to say…” Assumed he could curry favor in PQ by speaking French only. Assumed … Continue reading →

(A simple effect used by Hitchcock in the opening credits of North by Northwest)

(impressive front entrance) (unexpected cozy spot for two, front entrance) (one of many structured views) (walking to the concert hall, some of the war plaques on the right) (Arts Building aesthetic) (first floor hallway through entrance area) (the dome) (the … Continue reading →

(photo by RD)

are usually self-generated deep expressions of essential nature and spirit. The best connections are honest, open, maskless and natural. With inner selves/spirits communicating freely and opening with one another. No inhibitions.

of learning something new, and moving forward, often getting things done. You have to take care of yourself and be responsible for yourself. That basic autonomy is the usually the first step forward toward meaningful freedom and purpose. Life is … Continue reading →