The Friday Film – Death Proof
Whenever I discuss his films with other people, they always say that this is their least favourite. Or worse, they just haven’t seen it! Continue reading The Friday Film – Death Proof
Month: March 2017
The Fantastic Bridget Bate Tichenor
If you had shown me the painting above before I knew about this artist, I definitely would have thought it was a Leonora Carrington piece. Continue reading The Fantastic Bridget Bate Tichenor
Strungballs – Mike Russell
Originally posted on Jade's Bookshelf:
Cover design: Mike Russell Published November 3rd 2016 by StrangeBooks (first published October 31st 2016) Format: PDF/Kindle Edition Author: Mike Russell Genre: Fantasy, science-fiction Pages: 62 Star rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Opening line: “A naked, white-skinned… Continue reading Strungballs – Mike Russell
5 Days of Short Stories. 5: Lighter Than You Think by Nelson S. Bond
Our final short story is Nelson Slade Bond’s (1908-2006) Lighter Than You Think. lighter than you think by NELSON BOND SOME JOKER in the dear, dead days now virtually beyond recall won two-bit immortality by declaring that, “What this country needs … Continue reading 5 Days of Short Stories. 5: Lighter Than You Think by Nelson S. Bond
The Wednesday Painting – Frieda and Diego Rivera (1931) by Frieda Kahlo
Kahlo This week’s Wednesday painting is Mexican painter Frieda Kahlo’s Frieda and Diego Rivera. Medium: oil on canvas Dimensions: 39 3/8 in. x 31 in. (100.01 cm x 78.74 cm) “I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I … Continue reading The Wednesday Painting – Frieda and Diego Rivera (1931) by Frieda Kahlo
[Book Review] Nothing is Strange by Mike Russell
Originally posted on Ann Reads Them:
Title: Nothing is Strange Author: Mike Russell Genre: Fiction, short stories, surrealism Where I got the book: I received a free e-copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. My rating: ★★★★☆ Summary: A couple wants to prove that their love is real. A man clones himself. An audience waits patiently for a woman to escape a locked wooden crate. A man shows off his beard of transparent bees. These are just a few of the 20 short stories included in this bizarre, mind-expanding collection. “I think that maybe we only cry because we don’t understand… Continue reading [Book Review] Nothing is Strange by Mike Russell
5 Days of Short Stories. 4: A Diagnosis of Death by Ambrose Bierce
A Diagnosis of Death by Ambrose Bierce ‘I am not so superstitious as some of your physicians – men of science, as you are pleased to be called,’ said Hawver, replying to an accusation that had not been made. ‘Some … Continue reading 5 Days of Short Stories. 4: A Diagnosis of Death by Ambrose Bierce
The Curious Art of Claudio Parentela
Claudio Parentela is an Italian artist and freelance journalist. I love his work – it’s so fun, colourful and original. I highly recommend checking out his website, as there are hundreds of amazing images to look at. You can also … Continue reading The Curious Art of Claudio Parentela
5 Days of Short Stories. 3: Flock by Mike Russell
Our third short story is Mike Russell’s Flock. Flock Anthony Tobias Bradshaw sits, as usual, on the 7:00 a.m. train, on his way to work. Dressed in his black raincoat, pin-striped suit, white shirt, black tie and black shoes, … Continue reading 5 Days of Short Stories. 3: Flock by Mike Russell
10 Surreal Svankmajer Animated Gifs
If there’s one artist whose work lends itself best to animated gifs, it has to be Jan Svankmajer. Enjoy these hilarious and beautiful mini pieces of art! Continue reading 10 Surreal Svankmajer Animated Gifs
Jay Snelling Art 