Finally, Weiss explores how lesbian independent filmmakers have constructed alternative visual codes that reflect the search for lesbian self-definition. Looking at the postwar period, she considers the transformation from cinema's role in reinforcing heterosexuality to its more ambivalent portrayals in recent films such as Silkwood. Weiss then looks at lesbian-identified Hollywood stars (Dietrich, Garbo) and the emergence of a more self-conscious lesbian spectatorship in the 1930s. She begins by examining lesbian images and themes in early films, often set in an erotically charged girls' boarding school. Nevertheless, Weiss says, lesbians have looked to the cinema to form and affirm their identity. For the most part, lesbians have appeared as evil or perverse figures, such as the lesbian vampire ("the most persistent lesbian image in the history of the cinema"), and the sadistic or neurotic repressed woman, or as sexual challenges to men. "Lesbian images in the cinema have been and continue to be virtually invisible," writes independent filmmaker Weiss in this accessible, worthy addition to gay and lesbian cinema studies.
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5/26/2023 0 Comments The last thing he told me a novelThey don’t know what to do with this information, and it’s hard to deal with when it’s your family.Īlthough Hannah didn’t get to tell Bailey the full extent of her family tree, she did learn her real name is Kristie. I was shocked and surprised, but that was good, because that’s also how Bailey and Hannah feel when they learn this. I think that’s what Laura Dave was able to do with this story. But the best thing about a good twist is that you might not see it coming, but when you learn it all, it makes sense. I think that’s what makes it so intriguing. When I read the script, I was very surprised by the route that it took. What was your reaction to getting some answers about her? We finally learn who Bailey and Owen really are in this episode. Plus, as she continues production on “Mean Girls: The Musical,” Rice theorizes whether or not Bailey would fit in with the Plastics. Rice, 22, spoke with Variety about what it was like trying (and failing) to keep pace with “Alias” vet Garner in the Austin chase scene, and how she kept track of all the revelations with author Laura Dave, who adapted her own novel for television with her husband, Oscar-winning screenwriter Josh Singer. With Nicholas (David Morse) having been made aware that his granddaughter is back in town at the end of the episode, and Bailey heading right toward him, Hannah loses what fragile handle she has on the situation with just two episodes left in “The Last Thing He Told Me.” Here’s how I introduce this concept in my AP Literature class: On Day 1 of this lesson series… When students embrace the “structure supports meaning” mindset, I notice a new depth and level of sophistication in their reading, writing, and thinking that I hadn’t seen before. Īnalyzing a text for its syntax is one of the most “lightbulbs” concepts I teach all year. I tell my students over and over that being careful and observant readers is what will make us better writers. Cummings’ lovely question “since feeling is first / who pays any attention to the syntax of things” - We do! We Teachers pay attention to the syntax of things in writing and in literature, and we ask our students to pay attention, too. Writers use syntax purposefully to create meaning and a desired effect.Ī 3-day lesson series on analyzing literature for syntax, including passage analysis and short story analysis, and using literature as mentor texts “After I Was Thrown Into the River and Before I Drown” by Dave Eggers.First few paragraphs of “The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe. And there have been others throughout the world, like him, who lived to receive the blessing of the gospel. He sought, reached out, and found a God far greater than any popular "god" of his own culture. Read how Pachacuti, the Inca king who founded Machu Picchu, the majestic fortress in Peru, accomplished something far more significant than merely building fortresses, temples, or monuments. In Eternity in Their Hearts, Richardson gives fascinating, real-life examples of ways people groups have exhibited terms and concepts in their histories that have prepared them for the gospel. Has the God who prepared the gospel for all people groups also prepared all people groups for the gospel? Don Richardson, author of the bestselling book Peace Child, has studied cultures throughout the world and found startling evidence of belief in the one true God within hundreds of them. 5/26/2023 0 Comments De profundis wildeOL14877880W Page-progression lr Page_number_confidence 88.00 Pages 102 Ppi 514 Related-external-id urn:isbn:8477481016 This long wail out of the depths was written (allegedly) to correct the vanity of Lord Alfred Douglas, Oscars beloved Bosie. Reading it now, it appears as a beautifully written yet very strange work. Out of all of these themes Wilde is the most consistent in his views of predestination. Urn:lcp:deprofundis000wild:lcpdf:45c6cd90-c04a-4a40-93d7-0f974547ef5a De Profundiswas devoured (uncritically) as a teenager and as a student. In his scathing letter to Bosie, Wilde touches on many of the themes that occur in his poems and plays he meditates on God, the meaning of art, the dangers of overindulgence, love, and most significantly, predestination. Donorįriendsofthesanfranciscopubliclibrary Edition Dover ed. Access-restricted-item true Addeddate 20:21:40 Boxid IA173801 Boxid_2 CH129925 Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II City Mineola, N.Y. The idea of control lands solely in Alex’s hands as he controls almost everything the audience sees: through story, cinematography, narration, and characters. Throughout this film, it’s shown that Alex is a big fan of the arts, but he can no longer listen to his favourite musical piece without feeling sick, which drives him to attempt suicide. This act is where the idea of redemption starts to fall apart as Alex is constantly tortured by redemption itself. Alex is kicked out of his home, his gang turn against him, and the man whose wife he raped poisons him. The program works as intended, and Alex is released back into the world, leading us to the final act. The turning point for Alex and his gang happens when they break into a woman’s home to steal her gold, and upon finding Alex, she phones the police his gang bail and the injuries the woman endured from Alex’s attack end up killing her, and he gets sentenced to 14 years for accidental murder.Īfter around two years in prison, Alex has shown a lot of redemption and is offered a chance to leave prison early, however, he must go through a torture program first in order to eliminate him of his sins. The first act starts with Alex and his gang (aka the ‘droogs’) terrorising the public for their own leisure, attacking a homeless man, breaking into homes, harassing and raping women. The film’s overriding theme is about redemption and the saving of the protagonist Alex from his sins. 5/26/2023 0 Comments Christopher skaifeNow, in the first intimate behind-the-scenes account of life with the ravens of the Tower, the Ravenmaster himself shares the folklore, history and superstitions surrounding both the birds and their home. They are not the easiest of charges – as he reveals, they are much given to mischief, and their escapades have often led him into unlikely, and sometimes even undignified, situations. Over the years in which he has cared for the physical and mental well-being of these remarkable birds, Christopher Skaife has come to know them like no one else. It memorably describes the ravens’ formidable intelligence, their idiosyncrasies and their occasionally wicked sense of humour. His book The Ravenmaster is a fascinating, entertaining and touching look at life behind the Tower’s ancient walls. One man is personally responsible for ensuring that such a disaster never comes to pass – the Ravenmaster. But their role is even more important than that – legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust, and great harm will befall the kingdom. Each year they are seen by millions of visitors, and they have become as integral a part of the Tower as its ancient stones themselves. He has served in the British Army for twenty-four years. For centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Christopher Skaife is Yeoman Warder (Beefeater) and Ravenmaster at the Tower of London. 5/25/2023 0 Comments All of Me by A.L. JacksonThis is a man with dark secrets and a painful past. There's just something something about him that sucks you right into his dark vortex. That I could be worth it.”Ī powerful, beautifully written and emotionally gripping story, All of Me was everything I expected and so SO much more!Įver since he first appeared across the pages of More Of You, I've been absolutely captivated by Ian's intensity. I have book specific playlists on Spotify! Want to know what music inspires my books? Text "aljackson" to 33222 for special updates! If she’s not writing, you can find her hanging out by the pool with her family, sipping cocktails with her friends, or of course with her nose buried in a book. Be on the lookout for her upcoming single dad, small town romance LOVE ME TODAY, coming May 29th! Her bestselling series include THE REGRET SERIES, CLOSER TO YOU, BLEEDING STARS, FIGHT FOR ME, CONFESSIONS OF THE HEART, FALLING STARS, and REDEMPTION HILLS novels. She writes emotional, sexy, heart-filled stories about boys who usually like to be a little bit bad. Jackson is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author of contemporary romance. Restoration of Faith by Jim Butcher, Grant Alter, Kevin Mellon Review Storm Front by Jim Butcher, Mark Powers, Ardian Syaf, Brett Booth - Part 1 & Part 2įool Moon by Jim Butcher, Mark Powers, Chase Conley Welcome to the Jungle by Jim Butcher, Ardian Syaf Synopses and reviews of each individual graphic novel in this anthology can be read via the links below. At the back of the book, readers will also find all the original comic book covers. The first, Welcome to the Jungle, is an original story, while the other three, Storm Front, Fool Moon, and Restoration of Faith are adaptations of two of the Dresden Files novels and one short story respectively. Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files: Omnibus Volume One is a collection of four graphic novels in the Dresden Files series. Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files: Omnibus Volume Oneīy: Grant Alter, Brett Booth, Jim Butcher, Chase Conley, Kevin Mellon, Mark Powers, Ardian Syaf With interviews from leaders and members of the Students for a Democratic Society, draft dodgers, enlisted soldiers, the Weathermen, the Black Panthers, the Women’s Rights movement, police, marines, politicians, and whistleblowers (with a music playlist to read along to), this book masterfully captures the personal responsibility and socio-cultural dynamics of the time.Īs people became aware of the atrocities of Vietnam war and the ongoing oppression of marginalized people within the US, they began to wake up to the systems of power and sought a new way of doing things. Witness to the Revolution: Radicals, Resisters, Vet, Hippies, and the Year America Lost Its Mind and Found Its Soul by Clara Bingham provides an intimate glimpse into the lives of individuals engaged in this period of social change. Learning about the successes, fallibility and failures of the sixties peace movement can inform how we go about social transformation and how we cultivate our own sense of personal responsibility for a greater cause. Building on collective actions that came before, the anti-war movement drew on lessons learned from movements like the civil rights movement to develop knowledge, skills and tactics. At the same time it was a continuation of a transgenerational process of striving to bring out the best of humanity. The anti-war movement of the late sixties and early seventies was a short, intense period of social transformation. |