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London. the Impressionists. Leondardo.
Waldemar JanuszczakI was in London last summer when BBC2 broadcast a series of documentaries about the Impressionists. I couldn't watch them then but I took... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2011 ART & DESIGN, CULTURE -
G - Loyalty Binds Me: Author Christopher Rae Talks About His Novel of Richard Iii
My guest today is Christopher Rae. I've asked him to answer some questions about his interest in Richard III Plantagenet and about the book he wrote about him: ... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE -
SPOOKS Vs DOWNTON ABBEY - WHO WON THE MATCH IN THE END?
Everybody knows the answer now: Just look at the figures... Anyway, I promised in one of my previous posts (HERE) that after watching both series, I'd tell you... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO -
Literary Blog Hop - 3/6 November
This monthly blog hop is hosted at The Blue Bookcase . I know it's close to its deadline but I've just discovered this event and found it so interesting that I... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2011 ART & DESIGN, BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES -
Classics on Dvd - Tom Jones, a Foundling (bbc 1997)
Never watching a classic period drama was more amusing. This one was brilliant. It was broadcast in 1997 first time and it is now available on DVD at a very... Read more
Posted on 03 November 2011 MOVIES -
Win p. d. James's Death at Pemberley - Video Author Interview
In this video interview, recorded at the author's home in October 2011, P. D. James discusses her new novel, 'Death Comes to Pemberley', and her appreciation... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Spooks: When the Heroes Tread the Paths of Mortals - Farewell to My Favourite...
I'm sure having a look all over this blog you'll think I'm one of the latest acolytes who joined Spooks fans just because Richard Armitage had been recruited... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2011 MOVIES -
Cranford: i Only Hope It is Not Improper ... So Many Pleasant Things Are!
THIS POST DEDICATED TO MRS GASKELL 'S CRANFORD IS PART OF "THE PICNIC AT CRANFORD", EVENT HOSTED AT GASKELL'S BLOG.(N.B. At the bottom you'll find the details o... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE, MOVIES -
At the Cinema - the Three Musketeers
"There are things in this world worth fighting and dying for. We're warriors ..." The Three Musketeers and their motto are part of our childhood memories :... Read more
Posted on 27 October 2011 ENTERTAINMENT, MOVIES -
Wonderful Wednesday - Gothic Reads
I'm not an expert of contemporary Gothic fiction nor I can say I'm fond of this genre. I've already confessed I never could get to the end of Bram Stoker's... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Talking Jane Austen
Emily C. A. Snyder has been inventing stories since she was old enough to babble, and writing them down since she was old enough to dictate. A prolific writer,... Read more
Posted on 25 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Rome - Learning Not Teaching Today
“Live as if your were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” ~ GandhiTired. More than tired. Exhausted. It's nearly 11 p.m., I got up at 5... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2011 BOOKS, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL -
Teaching English Or ... When Blogging Becomes Difficult
It is one of those periods in which life becomes so demanding that blogging becomes... difficult if not impossible. I haven't had time to post anything on FLY... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2011 BOOKS, MOVIES -
Wonderful Wednesday - Favourite Authors
Wonderful Wednesdays is a meme about spotlighting and recommending some of our most loved books, even if we haven't read them recently. Each week will have a... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Spooks 10 Journal - Day Five: One Step from the Edge of Doom
No spoilers, believe me. Just ...What I liked:1. Peter Firth playing Harry's final hours. He's incredibly brilliant. What must have been like to shoot these... Read more
Posted on 18 October 2011 MOVIES -
Jane Austen, Prince Regent and Sanditon
This series of documentaries was broadcast on BBC4 few months ago. "Elegance and Decadence: The Age of Regency" is a colourful series marking the 200th... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Vicariously Jane Interviews Yours Truly
My friends and regular readers know almost everything about me and my virtual life, my interests and passions, my "one weakness" and great enthusiasm for him... Read more
Posted on 17 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE -
My Spooks 10 Journal - Day Four: from the Roof to Trafalgar Square and Back to...
All for one and one for all"Please, don't kill them all" is my first thought, watching this great still above.However, my first words must be, "I apologize".... Read more
Posted on 15 October 2011 MOVIES -
GUESTPOST & GIVEAWAY- LAUREL ANN NATTRESS AND JANE AUSTEN MADE ME DO IT: After...
Today I'm incredibly happy and proud to host "Lady Austenprose", friendly and generous Laurel Ann Nattress on her blog tour for the launch of " Jane Austen... Read more
Posted on 14 October 2011 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Wonderful Wednesday - Historical Fiction
Wonderful Wednesdays is a meme about spotlighting and recommending some of our most loved books, even if we haven't read them recently. Each week will have a... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2011 BOOKS