Sunday, January 17, 2021
Most are familiar with the tales of the outlaw Robin Hood and his band of merry men. Their deeds have remained legendary for centuries and been reproduced in film adaptations and books alike. Robin Hood’s journey starts with him as a young man, killing one of the king’s deer, which […]
When the weather starts to get colder, the leaves turn and fall, and the snow begins to flutter down, there’s one iconic movie scene that comes to mind: when the beacons of Gondor are being lit, one by one, blazing across the top of the snow-covered mountainside. Of course, this […]
In 1880, the first of two volumes to a heart-warming tale of friendship was published. The writer was Swiss novelist Johanna Spyri, and the book went by the name of Heidi. Its plot is about farm life in the Alps and how orphan Heidi finds friends and family and uses […]
Jane Austin’s classic novels have enchanted readers for years, taking place in a rather interesting time period for fashion. You’ve probably heard the word ‘Regency’ associated with the clothing and styles depicted in Austin’s books, which deserves some clarification. The term ‘Regency’ marks the time period between 1811 and 1820, […]
Interestingly, there have been insights into the uses of masks in stories for centuries, including characters both literally and figuratively disguising themselves. One case of this is that classic 1987 movie involving six-fingered men and damsels in distress. The Princess Bride makes an excellent subject for some good mask analysis. […]