synathroemus

Here you will most likely find a profound adoration for science-fiction, fashion, poetry, photography, graphic design, liberal politics, illustrations and art, proper grammar, feminism, classic old films, horror, woodworking, architecture, interior design, dark humor, film theory, the macabre, tarot cards, and tall British actors with deep, gorgeous voices. Every time I post, an angel gets its wings.

We may be trying to let a guilty man go free, I don’t know. Nobody really can. But we have a reasonable doubt, and that’s something that’s very valuable in our system. No jury can declare a man guilty unless it’s sure.

12 Angry Men holds a special place in my heart because I played the Henry Fonda character in a school production many moons ago. There were a lot of lines because Juror #8 is the only one to vote “not guilty” in the beginning and he tries to convince the rest of the jury. However, I remember the lines well enough to say them along with Fonda when I watch the film. Just a brilliant piece of ensemble acting with Lee J. Cobb, E.G. Marshall and Jack Klugman.

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23silence:

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) - Mrs. Louis E. Raphael

Posted at 9:25pm and tagged with: john singer sargent, mrs. louis e. raphael, henriette goldschmidt, 1900s, oil painting, gown,.

23silence:

John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) - Mrs. Louis E. Raphael

Monserrate Palace, Sintra, Portugal. Source: [x]

(Source: italdred)

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Monserrate Palace, Sintra, Portugal. Source: [x]

…….it’s my story”.

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…….it’s my story”.

deforest:

Gary Cooper, February 1929

Posted at 10:23am and tagged with: gary cooper, 1920s, film, portrait, black and white, scarf porn,.

deforest:


Gary Cooper, February 1929
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obitoftheday:

Obit of the Day: Ray Manzarek, Founding Member of The Doors

Ray Manzarek, one of the original members of The Doors, has died at the age of 74. He is considered one of the greatest keyboard players in rock and roll history. 

A native of Chicago, Manzarek met Jim Morrison while attending film school at UCLA in 1965. Manzarek and Morrison would recruit drummer John Densmore and guitarist Robby Krieger from another local band. But it was Morrison’s voice and Manzarek’s skill on the keys that would create the band’s signature sound.

They signed their first contract with Elektra Records in 1966 and released their self-titled album in 1967 which featured their first number one hit, “Light My Fire.” 

The group would release seven top ten albums with Morrison as lead vocalist until his untimely death in 1971 at the age of 27. The remaining members of the group tried to stay together and recorded two more albums Other Voices (1971) and Full Circle (1972) with Manzarek on vocals. Sales were poor with neither album breaking the top 25 in the United States.

Manzarek would take a few years off before getting back into music forming Nite City in 1977 with Blondie bassist Nigel Harrison. They would produce two albums.

Since 2001 Manzarek and Krieger have toured as Manzarek-Krieger, Ray and Bobby, The Doors of the 21st Century, and The Riders of the Storm playing Doors hits. They have not recorded any albums. (John Densmore turned his attention to dance and has not performed with his former bandmates.)

Ray Manzarek, who also served as producer on the seminal punk album Los Angeles by X, died on May 20, 2013. 

Sources: AllMusic.com, www.rayandrobby.com, and Wikipedia

(“People Are Strange” - an OOTD favorite because of The Lost Boys - and Strange Days are copyright of Elektra Entertainment, 2006.)

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cumbertumbling:

credit to synathroesmus and thedoctorsjawn

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Back on set for our last Hobbit pick ups. Our last ever Tolkien pick ups, in fact. It’s going to be an intense few weeks, but we’re looking forward to shooting some powerful scenes with our great cast. Our next blog is coming soon! (x)

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Posted at 6:05pm and tagged with: don't mind me, i'm just sitting in a fetal position in the corner crying, my heart, the hobbit, peter jackson, ian mckellen,.



Back on set for our last Hobbit pick ups. Our last ever Tolkien pick ups, in fact. It’s going to be an intense few weeks, but we’re looking forward to shooting some powerful scenes with our great cast. Our next blog is coming soon! (x)

yama-bato:

Archibald Bertram Webb

The River, Moonlight c. 1929 

Watercolour and pencil, signed A B Webb in ink, lower right, 25.0 x 26.9 cm

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yama-bato:

Archibald Bertram Webb
The River, Moonlight c. 1929   Watercolour and pencil, signed A B Webb in ink, lower right, 25.0 x 26.9 cm
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superseventies:

Andy Gibb Poster offer, Teen Beat magazine, 1977.

For my lovely richardcfarmitage: “Against a sensuous blue background, bringing out his naturally rosy skin tones and golden hair…”

Posted at 12:18pm and tagged with: andy gibb, richardcfarmitage, my taste in men is impeccable, 1970s, teen beat,.

superseventies:


Andy Gibb Poster offer, Teen Beat magazine, 1977.


For my lovely richardcfarmitage: “Against a sensuous blue background, bringing out his naturally rosy skin tones and golden hair…”