Tag Archives: Denmark

Six Movie Posters for “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg”

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The French poster, by Chica, is a classic. Echoed, somewhat ineptly, in this Argentine design. The U.S. poster utilizes a couple sketch that appeared in a lot of international advertising for the movie. The American posters … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Argentina, catherine deneuve, Denmark, England, Film, Finland, France, Jacques Demy, Movie Posters, movies, Nino Castelnuovo, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg | 1 Comment

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen, Denmark. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in Architecture, Art | Tagged Copenhagen, Denmark, traditionalism | 4 Comments

Architecture Du Jour

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Gentofte, Denmark

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Denmark, traditionalism | 2 Comments

Architecture Conundrums: Solvang

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: Back in the day, one of the main things that any self-respecting arts education drilled into wannabe artsfans was an aversion to kitsch. And not just an aversion to it, but a vehement, cell-level hatred. It’s fake. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Architecture, The Good Life, Travel | Tagged alpacas, architecture, California, charcuterie, Denmark, food, kitsch, Petersen Village Inn, Root 246, Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang, Succulent Cafe, wine | 32 Comments

“The Abyss”

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “The Abyss” features one of the most striking opening shots in early cinema (it was released in 1910). Taken from the center of a busy urban street, it shows a woman walking away from the camera as … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Performers, Sex | Tagged A Fool There Was, Asta Nielsen, Basic Instinct, Camille Paglia, Denmark, Gustav Klimt, movies, Sharon Stone, Silent Film, The Abyss, Theda Bara, Urban Gad, vamp | 10 Comments

Europe Seems to Have a Thing Right Now for Twin, White, Abstract Towers

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Here are the “Torres de Hercules” in Spain, designed by Rafael de La-Hoz Architects. Pretty terrible, but nothing compared to the Bella Sky Hotel in Denmark, designed by a Danish firm called 3xn. This website calls it “a tasteful … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture | Tagged Denmark, eyesores, German expressionism, postmodernism, Scandinavia, Spain, twin white towers of death | 4 Comments

Let Us Pause to Recognize Our International Audience

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Looking at the site stats, I couldn’t help but be pleased that we’re getting hits (albeit very, very modest ones) from such far-flung and exotic locals as France, Malaysia, Israel, Belgium, and Denmark. Even more impressive, our … Continue reading →