Tag Archives: Ingrid Bergman

the Joan chronicles: catwalk to canonization

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Dave

In the period of World War I, Joan of Arc was to Americans the sentimentalized symbol of the Franco-American alliance and of the cause of the “Entente Cordiale.” Popular ballads, bric-a-brac, medals, art exhibitions, alike expressed this sentiment; so did … Continue reading →

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poor joan: brand name martyr

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Dave

We must remember that the tribunal which condemned Joan of Arc was a tremendously impressive array of the leading ecclesiastical talents and reputations of the time-almost a synod of the Church. One need not, therefore, be surprised that the verdict … Continue reading →

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frankenheimer

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Dave

Soon after he discovered that his acting was terrible, John Frankenheimer decided to become a director as a twenty-year old undergraduate at Williams College. Twelve years later he had directed one hundred twenty-seven television shows and five motion pictures and … Continue reading →

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ROUND UP THE USUAL SUSPECTS

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Dave

Does our annoyance over the use of certain words mean we are against their use? Or so it would ostensibly appear. However, our distaste for certain cliche words, deemed annoying,and irritating are also, at some level,gifted with a compelling attraction, … Continue reading →