Tag Archives: Orson Welles

The Books: “Orson Welles: Volume 1: The Road to Xanadu” (Simon Callow)

Posted on November 18, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Orson Welles, Volume 1: The Road to Xanadu (Orson Welles / Simon Callow), by Simon Callow The first volume of actor/writer Simon Callow’s gigantic Orson Welles project. Volume II came out last year, and there … Continue reading →

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Today In History: October 30, 1938

Posted on October 30, 2008 by sheila

From Simon Callow’s Orson Welles: Volume 1: The Road to Xanadu: Focusing on the device of an interrupted programme, he dared to attempt a verisimilitude that had rarely been essayed before. The apparent breakdowns in transmission, the desperate irruptions of … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Unfinished Business: Memoirs: 1902-1988″ (John Houseman)

Posted on September 10, 2008 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Entertainment Biography/Memoir: Unfinished Business: Memoirs: 1902-1988, by John Houseman One of the best memoirs ever written. John Houseman’s career beggars belief … you look at it as a whole and think: “Excuse me?” And not only that, … Continue reading →

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2007 Books Read

Posted on December 31, 2007 by sheila

(in the order in which I finished them, understanding that very often I read many books at the same time). I count re-read books, by the way. I’ll include links to any posts or book excerpts I might have done … Continue reading →

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Culture Snapshots

Posted on October 29, 2007 by sheila

— Today is finally here. I thought it would never arrive. Britney’s new album is now out. I am DYING to hear it. I am not kidding. — Still working on Bleak House. I adore it, and actually shed tears … Continue reading →

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A Thought I Need Today

Posted on September 22, 2007 by sheila

The enemy of art is the absence of limitations. — Orson Welles Speaking of which …

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Compulsion:

Posted on July 30, 2007 by sheila

It delighted me to see that Mental Multivitamin has recently seen Compulsion – her comments are here, very insightful. Orson Welles’ reading of the last line of the film (“In those years to come, you might find yourself asking if … Continue reading →

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At long last: The Professor’s New Movie Quiz

Posted on July 20, 2007 by sheila

I have been waiting patiently for the seasonal movie quiz from Dennis’ stellar site – and at long last – it has arrived!! I put my answers in the comments section on Dennis’ site – and seriously, reading thru everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Compulsion (1959); Dir. Richard Fleischer

Posted on July 6, 2007 by sheila

Compulsion, 1959 – directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Orson Welles, Dean Stockwell, and Bradford Dillman. The names are changed – but it’s the story of the Leopold/Loeb murders. First half of the film: the crime. Second half: the trial, where … Continue reading →

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5 Books

Posted on July 2, 2007 by sheila

Got a cool mee-mee from 50 Books: Five most recent books you’ve bought for yourself: Grover Cleveland (The American Presidents Series) – by Henry Graff Then She Found Me – by Elinor Lipman – I used to have this book … Continue reading →

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