Horror in October Part Two: Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti
Here we are at mid-October, and The Silence of the Lambs was on TV yesterday. This is about to take a turn to the freakiest. Cannibalism is the most unthinkable … Continue reading
October 24, 2014 · 2 Comments
For the Love of the ‘Schland Part Two: Dürer and the German Woodcut
This, dear readers, is a belated Part Two of a spread on German art, inspired by Deutschland’s World Cup victory in July. Today, we study German master Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). Dürer was … Continue reading
August 9, 2014 · 1 Comment
Horror in October Part Three: Goya’s Madmen
This month’s feature on terror now takes a twist toward the insane. Think of how many characters in our popular culture have been portrayed as sadistic madmen. The Joker, Michael … Continue reading
October 30, 2013 · 3 Comments