Tag Archives: France

Eddie’s Spirit Chronicles: Armorik Double Maturation Whisky

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Eddie Pensier

Eddie Pensier writes: I tried this Breton whisky for patriotism’s sake this past Bastille Day. Somewhat to my surprise, it was absolutely sensational. Rich smoky-leathery nose caused raised eyebrows: this is no fleur délicat here. The main palate note is … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and health, The Good Life | Tagged armorik, eddies spirit chronicles, France, whiskey, whisky | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, History, Politics and Economics | Tagged Byzantine Empire, Edward Gibbon, England, Europe, France, Germany, Laonikos Chalkokondyles, Middle Ages, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire | 2 Comments

Bronze Is Not the Most Durable of Monuments

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Near three months, without excepting the holy season of Lent, were consumed in skirmishes and preparations, before the Latins were ready or resolved for a general assault. The land fortifications had been found impregnable; and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books Publishing and Writing, History, Uncategorized | Tagged Byzantine Empire, Constantinople, Edward Gibbon, France, Istanbul, Middle Ages, The Crusades, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Venice, war | 1 Comment

Charlemagne Sleeps at Salzburg

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Such a changed France have we; and a changed Louis. Changed, truly; and further than thou yet seest!—To the eye of History many things, in that sick-room of Louis, are now visible, which to the Courtiers … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, Philosophy and Religion, Politics and Economics | Tagged democracy, France, Monarchy, old stuff with lots of punctuation, The French Revolution, Thomas Carlyle | Leave a comment

Steampunk Du Jour

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The first Paris Air Show, 1909. Click on the image to enlarge.

Posted in History, Technology | Tagged Art Nouveau, Aviation, France, Paris, steampunk | 4 Comments

Notes on “Renoir”

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: It’s a wonder no one made a movie about the Renoirs prior to this effort from 2012. The father, Pierre-Auguste, a man of the 19th century and one of the giants of Impressionism, and the son, … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Movies | Tagged Catherine Hessling, Christa Theret, Film, France, Gilles Bourdos, Impressionism, Jean Renoir, Michel Bouquet, movies, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Renoir, Vincent Rottier | 1 Comment

Notes on “Stranger by the Lake”

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: In “Stranger by the Lake,” writer-director Alain Guiraudie mines some of the thematic veins explored by William Friedkin in “Cruising”: it’s a picture about the danger and exhibitionism inherent in male-on-male courtship. The setting is a lake in the south … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Sex | Tagged Alain Guiraudie, Film, France, gay cruising, gays, movies, Stranger by the Lake, thrillers | 6 Comments

Three Movie Posters for “L’avventura”

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The French poster utilizes the art from the Italian poster, by the great Carlantonio Longi. This Argentine poster features the same basic design, though it’s been reinterpreted somewhat. The acid-y coloration is typical of Argentine movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Movies | Tagged Argentina, Carlantonio Longi, Film, France, L'avventura, Lea Massari, Michelangelo Antonioni, Monica Vitti, Movie Posters, movies | 3 Comments

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 →