I haven't abandoned this series, I swear. I've simply run into a bad combination of having other projects to work on and not being very interested in any of the possible options I've tried to write about. But I'm going to keep working, and I hope you'll pardon the interlude. Anyway! Today on Project Gutenberg, … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #51
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Today on Project Gutenberg #35
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... The Empress Frederick: A Memoir by Anonymous At first I thought this book was about a ruler named Frederick who presented as a woman and used the title of Empress, and I'll admit I was a little disappointed to find that this was not the case. So what have … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #35
A Brief and Boredom-Induced Guide to German Expressionist Films, Part 2
NOTE: Some of the films I'll look at in this article deal with content and themes that might be upsetting to some readers/viewers, including the deaths of children (M) and a scene of sexual assault (Variety). I won't dwell too long on such topics, but there are a few cases where I couldn't properly discuss … Continue reading A Brief and Boredom-Induced Guide to German Expressionist Films, Part 2
A Brief and Boredom-Induced Guide to German Expressionist Films, Part 1
Soooooo. Coronavirus. Quarantine. All that good stuff. Needless to say, the current global crisis is upending everyone's usual schedule. I myself was doing pretty well for once. But then, as though I'd wished on a monkey's paw for some extra free time, it all went up in a neat little puff of smoke. Hooray. But … Continue reading A Brief and Boredom-Induced Guide to German Expressionist Films, Part 1
Let’s Talk About the Criterion Channel
NOTE: I am not getting paid to write about this. I just think it's neat. These days, streaming services are a dime a dozen. You can't roam the Internet without stubbing your toe on one of them, the lousy things. Every network/studio/distributor and their dog is getting a service of its own, making it even … Continue reading Let’s Talk About the Criterion Channel
An Introduction
Welcome! If you know me already, then I'm glad to see you here. If you don't, then allow me to introduce myself. I'm Dana Himrich, and you've found my writing blog. Lucky you. I've been serious about writing fiction for a number of years now. I got started in high school, and I kept working … Continue reading An Introduction
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