Tag Archives: England

What More Can We Do?

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: We are the Village Green Preservation Society. God save Donald Duck, vaudeville and variety. We are the Desperate Dan Appreciation Society. God save strawberry jam and all the different varieties. Preserving the old ways from being … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Natasha Marley

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: British blonde Natasha Marley got her start posing for pin-up material, then moved into the dicier world of hardcore films. She has a naturally naughty-looking mouth, and she’s an expert at opening it slightly while fixing … Continue reading →

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The French Are an Ancient and Opulent People

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I. Germany (says the Greek Chalcondyles) is of ample latitude from Vienna to the ocean; and it stretches (a strange geography) from Prague in Bohemia to the River Tartessus, and the Pyrenæan Mountains. The soil, except in … Continue reading →

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Man of Aran”

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrzio del Wrongo writes: This British three-sheet for Robert Flaherty’s 1934 “Man of Aran” was designed by Marc Stone, a notable commercial artist who was responsible for some great posters, including a couple for the Karloff horror vehicle “The Ghoul.” … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Poppy Coles

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I guess the British Poppy is best considered as a figure of the very late days of semi-traditional cheesecake publishing, when models still made their names (or pseudonyms) on the rare spread published in a glossy … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Olivia Rabanal

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Reports conflict regarding this model’s nationality. Some claim she’s English, others Spanish. To me her face has a Spanish look about it, though I’m not sure what makes me say that. Something about the cheeks and … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Aldwych Quarter, London. Click on the image to enlarge.

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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 →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: York Minster, York, England. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Two Movie Posters for “. . . And God Created Woman”

Posted on December 7, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The UK poster, with art by F.W. Payne and a title without “God.” The adjusted title deprives the ” . . . but the Devil shaped Bardot!” tagline of most of its bite. The iconic French … Continue reading →

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