Unlike daily news stories that leave you dirty and disgusted, the horrors of film noir could fascinate, even soothe and darkly uplift…
Classic film noir (~1940~1950) grew ou... moreUnlike daily news stories that leave you dirty and disgusted, the horrors of film noir could fascinate, even soothe and darkly uplift…
Classic film noir (~1940~1950) grew out of German expressionism and then the angst of The Great Depression; “grit and reality, in counterpoint to the American Dream - film noir is all about losers remaining losers.”
Lighting is critical in these haunting classics… “a perfect blend of form and content, where the desperation and hopelessness of the situations is reflected in the visual style, which drenches the world in shadows and only occasional bursts of sunlight…Harsh highlights and expressionist shadows are played to the max.”
So what is going on, why does the fascination now continue long after? Also, what is your favourite, and maybe do you just have some free association?http://www.boxing.com/boxing_film_noir.htmlFirst photo, closing scene from THE BIG COMBO; John Alton crafting many of the iconic images of film noir.Second photo... less
If it's sop wonderful the first two years when they are babies then why is the whole time about celebrating every moment they become less like a baby?You know screaming and crying,... moreIf it's sop wonderful the first two years when they are babies then why is the whole time about celebrating every moment they become less like a baby?You know screaming and crying, colic, changing diapers, feeding , burping, dealing with formula/milk vomit, etc. sucks. Y'all always say that but spend the whole time celebrating and anticipating all the events of them becoming less babyBaby first tooth.Baby's first night he/she sleeps the whole night through.Baby's first haircut.Baby's first word.Baby started holding its own bottleBaby starting eating regular foodBaby started using own spoonBaby started to crawlBaby's first steps.Baby finally stopped P***ing and S***ing itself and uses the toilet.Baby is finally old enough to be dropped off at preschool for 6-8 hoursIf the baby years were so wonderful people would be depressed over all these events. Not celebrating them. But no, taking care of a baby sucks. It isn't till about 4-5 that kids become fun to... less
As a nanny you deal with parents of all sorts, and when you take a position, you are really taking on who the PARENTS are, not the kids. They pay you, set their belief system on yo... moreAs a nanny you deal with parents of all sorts, and when you take a position, you are really taking on who the PARENTS are, not the kids. They pay you, set their belief system on you, sometimes try to control the day, etc. Not all do that, but you really have to click with the parents. The woman I'm helping was nice in the beginning/flexible , but in last couple months has been scattered, and inconsistent. She'd come home late many times, only telling me 15 mins before hand so I basically HAD to stay ... some days I wasn't even scheduled and it was a 'tentative' and when I never heard from her, she'd call me that day saying can you come over now? Never letting me know actual shift ahead of time. I let this go b/c she was usually kind to me and I love the little boy who is so curious, smart. She just had another baby and has not mentioned new pay to me, or even when I'd begin after her maternity leave. She m makes me wake up the toddler each time from his nap even though I don't agree that is helpful for him or th... less
Why do some people keep bringing them up when asked questions about Donald Trump? Trump is president NOW. The buck stops with him. NOW. The decisions are his and his alone. NOW. Ho... moreWhy do some people keep bringing them up when asked questions about Donald Trump? Trump is president NOW. The buck stops with him. NOW. The decisions are his and his alone. NOW. How does bringing up the past do anything to facilitate/mitigate/ameliorate with regard to the situations we face TODAY? Is Trump only there to compare with what others did in other times or is he here now and responsible on his own alone? NOW?
There is just something seductive about black and white films and photos. Sometimes I wish there was a way to turn the color on and off so as to walk around in those black an... moreThere is just something seductive about black and white films and photos. Sometimes I wish there was a way to turn the color on and off so as to walk around in those black and white worlds.Like Pleasantville but minus the Leave it to Beaver blandness.
