Only two of Nicolas Poussin’s oil paintings on copper survive. In January, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York acquired one of the 17th-century French artist’s works: “The Agony in the Garden.” Even though some 17th- and 18th-century texts mention the painting, it was lost until 1985. Up until recently, art collectors Jon and…
Popcorn and Inspiration: ‘Wives and Daughters’ From 1999: A Wholesome Historical Miniseries
Are you looking for a wholesome alternative to the ever-popular “Bridgerton,” something that offers complex family relationships, romantic intrigue, and lavish period costumes without the salacious content? “Wives and Daughters,” a four-part British miniseries that aired on the BBC in 1999 (and 2002 in the United States), is an excellent option. Instead of an original…
Illustrious Ideas and Illustrations: The Imagery of Gustav Doré
John Milton began his tragic poem “Paradise Lost” by telling us of a great war in heaven. Wanting to rule heaven, Satan gathered a group of rebel angels to oppose God. Thus, Satan’s pride initiated a divine war. Of course, Satan and the angels who sided with him lost the war and were cast from…
Villa Pisani, Bagnolo: A Harmonious Home in the Country
One of the most influential architects of the past millennium, Andrea Palladio (1508–1580), shows in the Village Pisani how good design can be executed with simple harmonious proportions and finishes rather than elaborate design and expensive materials. Located in Bagnolo, in the Veneto region of Italy, the Villa Pisani was one of Palladio’s early villa…
Film Review: ‘The Good Nurse’: Good Nurse Catches Bad Nurse in Serial-Killer True Story
R | 2h 1m |Drama | Oct. 19, 2022 Good nurse Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain) has a warm bedside manner and a razor-sharp grasp of her profession. She’s the supervising nurse of Parkfield Hospital’s intensive care unit in New Jersey. Amy Loughren (Jessica Chastain) is a nurse who helped uncover a serial killer’s hospital crimes, in “The Good…
Book Review: ‘Where Next?: Western Civilization at the Crossroads’
November 5, 2022
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Roger Kimball, the editor and publisher of The New Criterion, has assembled a collection of essays on the troubles facing Western civilization. Perhaps “troubles” is too weak of a word, but it seems fitting in regards to the title of the book: “Where Next? Western Civilization at the Crossroads.” After reading The New Criterion’s 10…
Raymond Chandler: Master of Mystery
The poet W.H. Auden shunned detective stories because, he wrote, “Once I begin one, I cannot work or sleep till I have finished it.” Auden was not alone; 20th century readers couldn’t get enough of them, and authors struggled to keep up. Erle Stanley Gardner published over 80 novels featuring his lawyer-sleuth Perry Mason, while…
Big Sonia | Documentary
November 5, 2022
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Ninety-one-year-old Sonia Warshawski runs the tailor shop she’s owned for more than 30 years. But when she’s served an eviction notice, the specter of retirement prompts Sonia to revisit her harrowing past as a refugee and witness to genocide. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” –…
Film Review: ‘On the Line’: Mel Gibson as a Radio Shock Jock Under the Gun
R | 1h 44min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action, Drama | 4 November 2022 (USA) For close to a quarter century (1979–2002), Mel Gibson had the Midas touch. He starred in two blockbuster franchises (“Mad Max,” “Lethal Weapon”), high-end thrillers (“The Year of Living Dangerously,” “Payback,” “Ransom”), and multiple war dramas (“Gallipoli,” “The Patriot,” “We Were Soldiers”). The high-water mark of…
Epoch Watchlist: What to Watch for Nov. 4–10
This week, we feature a heartwarming family favorite about a collie and her journey home, and an inspiring drama about football and family. New Release ‘On the Line’ Elvis Cooney (Mel Gibson), the popular host of an overnight radio show, is just settling into his nightly routine of taking phone calls when a mysterious man…
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