“Papillon”: A flawed but fascinating film with a tangled real-life history. – SeanMunger.com
Although a well-made and interesting film, Schaffner’s “Papillon” suffers from the identity crisis of its source material: is it fact or fiction? Source: “Papillon”: A flawed but fascinating film with … Continue reading
R.I.P. Frank Delaney – charles french words reading and writing
The literary world lost an important figure in late February. Frank Delaney, (October 29, 1942-February 21, 2017) the novelist and historian from Ireland, died at the age of 74. Delaney, … Continue reading
A Very Short Biography of George Bernard Shaw | Interesting Literature
The interesting life of the great playwright George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) was a prolific writer of plays but also of essays justifying his plays: the two (double-columned) volumes of his … Continue reading
The Curious Origin of the Word ‘Trilby’ | Interesting Literature
How did the famous trilby hat get its name? Here’s a question for you: what was the biggest-selling novel of the Victorian era? And who wrote it – Dickens perhaps? … Continue reading
“A gift of laughter…” Rafael Sabatini #WQWWC | Daily Echo
Rafael Sabatini is not the best known of writers these days, though he left his mark on both literature and cinema. He was born in 1875 in Jesi, Italy to … Continue reading
Five Fascinating Facts about David Garrick | Interesting Literature
The life of actor David Garrick (1717-1779), told through five pieces of interesting trivia 1. He helped to bring a new degree of realism to acting. In his An Essay on … Continue reading
Five Fascinating Facts about Kenneth Tynan | Interesting Literature
Fun facts about the life and work of the theatre critic Kenneth Tynan 1. He dodged his National Service – possibly by being too flamboyant. When Kenneth Tynan (1927-1980) was … Continue reading
November 25 in Literary History: The Mousetrap Opens in London
1952: Agatha Christie’s murder-mystery play The Mousetrap opens at the Ambassadors Theatre, London, having had its world première at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham on 6 October 1952. Now, over sixty years later, … Continue reading
Leonard Bernstein • Quote
Originally posted on A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea.:
“To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.”-Leonard Bernstein (born 25…
Alan Rickman – Quotes | pilar221b
“Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.” Alan Rickman via … Continue reading
Five Fascinating Facts about Samuel Beckett
Interesting Literature The life of Samuel Beckett, told through five pieces of literary and biographical trivia 1. The ominous date of his birth amused him. Born on Good Friday, 13 April, … Continue reading
Scandalous Women: Book Review: Two New Books on Hollywood Scandals
Title: Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood Author: William J. Mann Hardcover: 480 pages Publisher: Harper (October 14, 2014) Language: English How Acquired: Edelweiss What it’s About: The Day of the … Continue reading
THEATRE BOOK PRIZE • Society for Theatre Research
2014 Theatre Book Prize reception STR The Society for Theatre Research THEATRE BOOK PRIZE Short List for books published in 2013 (in alphabetical order) The National Theatre Story by Daniel Rosenthal (Oberon) The … Continue reading
Winner: Theatre Book Prize 2012
At a reception held in the Val Parnell Suite at the London Palladium the winner of the Theatre Book Prize 2012, administered by The Society for Theatre Research, was announced as actor … Continue reading
The Society for Theatre Research: Theatre Book Prize 2012
Press Release 11-04-13 The Society for Theatre Research and the judges are pleased to announce the following short list for the Theatre Book Prize for books published in 2012: Mr … Continue reading
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