Tag Archives: women

“Feminine Beauty” by Kenneth Clark

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: What I appreciated most about this book, aside from the subject matter, was its modest approach. Clark, best known as the writer and host of the TV series “Civilization”, is a highly cultured man but he wears his … Continue reading →

Posted in Books Publishing and Writing, The Good Life | Tagged beauty, Kenneth Clark, shitlordery, the male gaze, Western Civilization, women | Leave a comment

Tropes of Popular Culture: Candles, Women and Bathtime

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Paleo Retiree

Paleo Retiree writes: I often marvel at the way certain situations, characters and setups establish themselves so thoroughly that they become part of our shared cultural landscape. Think of how often we’ve watched shiny new cars zooming across the Great … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial art, Personal reflections | Tagged Advertising, cliches, conventions, tropes, women | 10 Comments

But What About the Ladies?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Brundle Guy

Brundle Guy writes: So today is the Oscars. I won’t be watching, as I haven’t been able to stomach an Oscar telecast in years. But for all the headache-inducing hoopla that goes up around Oscar-time, there’s a trend that’s really … Continue reading →