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The Black Hole (1979)

Film Appreciation

I was three years old when The Black Hole was released in 1979. The Walt Disney Productions film was directed by Gary Nelson and starred Academy Award winners Maximilian Schell and Ernest Borgnine, Robert Froster, and Anthony Perkins (best known for his role as Norman Bates in Psycho).

I remember watching this on HBO when I was young and being fascinated with the idea of black holes. Perhaps my favorite character in the film was V.I.N.CENT, a hovering utility robot that served the U.S.S. Palomino.



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Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Hole
http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/V.I.N.CENT
http://www.cinefania.com/movie.php/32917/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjHxWUE3jb0ZWIzpwiCSHYw

Joe Stoneman

Art Appreciation

I came across a painting titled Her Majesty the Queen and Emu 1987 on a art blog I follow, La Conchiglia di Venere. The painting features the Queen of England naked carrying an emu puppet in front of her corgis and the two princes.

The painting is by Joe Stoneman, who is known as a portrait and contemporary artist. You can see more of his artwork HERE.

Her Majesty The Queen and Emu 1987 via conchigliadivenere

Seated Nude VII via conchigliadivenere

Sources:

http://www.joestoneman.co.uk/
http://www.saatchiart.com/joestoneman
http://www.modelmayhem.com/joestoneman
http://artq.net/ArtistWork.asp?artist_id=JLGBU1405636684519243
http://www.artistrising.com/shop/tags/joe-stoneman.htm
https://conchigliadivenere.wordpress.com/2014/08/18/joe-stoneman-english/
http://www.artdevon.co.uk/joe-stoneman-famous-paintings-of-people-2.html

Han Solo, You're the Best

Film Appreciation

My son and I went to watch Star Wars The Force Awakens. Without spoilers, I do have to say I am very happy with the job JJ Abrams added to the Star Wars universe. As in Star Trek, he has added a new taste in the genre and a new perspective that makes me want more.

Ever since I was a little kid, I wanted to be the Han Solo, not Luke Skywalker. So, it was Han Solo I was excited to watch again on the big screen.

While waiting for the movie to begin, Flix Brewhouse showed this snippet from Robot Chicken: Star Wars, which I thought it would be cool to share on my blog. Enjoy.



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Bettina Rheims

Photography Appreciation

Bettina Rheims is a French photographer who is known for taking portraits of famous people such as Madonna, Carole Bouquet, Kylie Minogue, Claudia Schiffer, and French President Jacques Chirac.

A mentor under Helmut Newton and inspired by Diane Arbus, Rheims is also known for her photography of female models.

You can see more of her photography HERE.

French President Jacques Chirac via sfgate

Madonna, New York, 1994 via thevisualculture

26 JUIN I, PARIS, JUIN 1991 (“CHAMBRE CLOSE”) via photowhoa

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bettina_Rheims
http://www.photosapiens.com/Retrospective-Bettina-Rheims-au.html
http://thevisualculture.blogspot.com/2010/09/five-reasons-to-love-bettina-rheims.html
http://blog.photowhoa.com/bettina-rheims-interview-insights-from-a-three-decade-career-shooting-eroticism/#more-2987
http://blog.jedroot.com/jri/2012/01/bettina-rheims-for-candy-magazine.html
http://www.photosapiens.com/Retrospective-Bettina-Rheims-au.html
http://blog.sfgate.com/worldviews/2007/04/12/french-presidential-election-weird-rumblings-on-the-right/
https://seattle98.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/behind-the-facade-of-ordinary-days-by-bettina-rheims/

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Lucio Amitrano

Art Appreciation

While browsing one of my favorite art blogs, La Conchiglia di Venere, I came across this painting of a beautiful woman disrobing and exposing her breast. It's a sensual painting by Lucio Amitrano, a well-known contemporary Italian artist. He's known for painting nude women in intimate and sensual settings.

You can check out more of his artwork at one of the blogs listed below.

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Sources:

http://www.tuttartpitturasculturapoesiamusica.com/2014/03/Lucio-Amitrano.html
http://maherartgallery.blogspot.com/2013/12/lucio-amitrano.html
http://www.kaifineart.com/2014/11/lucio-amitrano.html
https://conchigliadivenere.wordpress.com/2013/11/28/lucio-amitrano-1950-italian/
http://catherinelarosepoesiaearte.blogspot.com/2015/03/lucio-amitrano.html
http://fasci-arte.blogspot.com/2014/10/lucio-amitrano.html