Tag Archives: Hungary

Notes on “Curtiz”

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: “Curtiz” is a moderately successful Hungarian production that uses the filming of “Casablanca” to examine conflicted reactions to the Second World War. As prolific filmmaker Michael Curtiz, Ferenc Lengyel gives a cagey, intelligent performance. Like Rick … Continue reading →

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Notes on Carousel/Liliom

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Fenster

Fenster writes: Eddie Pensier, a child of the opera and a co-blogger here, got me going to the Met, and I am thankful for that.  But, still, I have never been much of a fan of Broadway musicals. Music class … Continue reading →

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Notes on “White God”

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Artists have used animals to comment on the human condition since Homer. There’s often something to be gained in recognizing that animals experience the world through alien eyes — that their existence isn’t necessarily contingent on … Continue reading →

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest. Click on the image to enlarge.

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Architecture Du Jour

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The Hungarian Parliament Building. Source. Click on the image to enlarge.

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