Harry Tenbrook
Actor
October 9, 1887 – September 4, 1960
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Recommended reading - Moonwebs (1981):
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Moonwebs: Journey into the Mind of a Cult
By Josh Freed.
Filmed as Ticket to
Heaven (1981), directed by Ralph L. Thomas.
ISBN 13: 9780920528273
ISBN 10: 0920528279
ASIN: 0920528279
Published by Virgo.
First published 1981.
Paperback.
Description:
INSIDE THE MOONIES!
Benji Miller would still
be entwined in the tentacles of the Unification Church, a victim of
irresistible brainwashing techniques, if his friends as family had not risked
thousands of dollars, criminal charges, and their own sanity, to kidnap Benji
and ‘deprogram’ him. Author Josh Freed was with them.
He experienced the first
stages of Moonie brainwashing and recounts in detail the harrowing techniques
that thousands have fallen victim to. He described methods so powerful that
anyone could succumb … your family … your friends … even you …
Praise for the book!
“…thought-provoking and
persuasive…” – Books in Canada.
“… breathtaking and hilarious…”
– Eve Drobot, The Globe and Mail.
“…this story is a
valuable one…” – Quill and Quire.
“…one of the most
frightening books on now on the market…” – Kitchener-Waterloo Record.
Praise for the movie!
“…riveting film …explosive
depiction of a growing controversial issue.” – Rex Reed, New York Daily News.
“A first class social
thriller.” – Variety.
“…completely absorbing…”
– Chicago Sun-Times.
“…it is absorbing …
touching on the chilling…” – Bruce Kirkland, Toronto Sun.
“An exciting, scary,
psychological thriller.” – Martin Knelman, Toronto Life.
Moonwebs first appeared as a
series of articles which won the National Newspaper Award as the best
news story in Canada.
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Recommended reading - The Philosophy of Film Noir (2005):
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The Philosophy of Film Noir
Edited by Mark T. Conard.
Foreword by Robert
Porfirio.
Published by University
Press of Kentucky.
First published 2005.
Paperback.
ASIN: 0813191815
ISBN-10: 9780813191812
ISBN-13: 978-0813191812
Description:
A drifter with no name
and no past, driven purely by desire, is convinced by a beautiful woman to
murder her husband. A hard-drinking detective down on his luck becomes involved
with a gang of criminals in pursuit of a priceless artifact. The stories are at
once romantic, pessimistic, filled with anxiety and a sense of alienation, and
they define the essence of film noir. Noir emerged as a prominent American film
genre in the early 1940s, distinguishable by its use of unusual lighting,
sinister plots, mysterious characters, and dark themes. From The Maltese
Falcon (1941) to Touch of Evil (1958), films from this classic
period reflect an atmosphere of corruption and social decay that attracted such
accomplished directors as John Huston, Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and
Orson Welles. The Philosophy of Film Noir is the first volume to focus
exclusively on the philosophical underpinnings of these iconic films. Drawing
on the work of diverse thinkers, from the French existentialist Albert Camus to
the Frankurt school theorists Max Horkheimer and Theodor Adorno, the volume
connects film noir to the philosophical questions of a modern, often
nihilistic, world. Opening with an examination of what constitutes noir cinema,
the book interprets the philosophical elements consistently present in the
films―themes such as moral ambiguity, reason versus passion, and pessimism. The
contributors to the volume also argue that the essence and elements of noir
have fundamentally influenced movies outside of the traditional noir period.
Neo-noir films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Fight Club (1999),
and Memento (2000) have reintroduced the genre to a contemporary
audience. As they assess the concepts present in individual films, the
contributors also illuminate and explore the philosophical themes that surface
in popular culture. A close examination of one of the most significant artistic
movements of the twentieth century, The Philosophy of Film Noir
reinvigorates an intellectual discussion at the intersection of popular culture
and philosophy.
"A satisfying book,
as each of the authors brings a unique perspective to the discussion and they
are able to isolate, identify, and explain some of the more subtle aspects of a
genre which, on the surface, seems all about gangsters and pretty girls who
done somebody wrong." – Blogcritics.
"Explores the
philosophical underpinnings of movies from the classical noir period and . . .
suggests that films aren't noir merely because they share a consistent tone, or
certain visual conventions, with the likes of The Maltese Falcon, The
Postman Always Rings Twice, and Double Indemnity." – Boston
Globe.
"The essays work
both as solid primers into philosophy, stretching from Aristotle to
Schopenhauer, and as lucid excursions into the genre's dark, mean streets. . .
. A fascinating, readable, and provocative book. . . . Highly
recommended." – Choice.
"An intellectually
seductive, hard-boiled romp through a world of moral murkiness, femme fatales,
and desperately lonely protagonist." – Eric Bronson, editor of Baseball
and Philosophy.
"The collection
aims to achieve two goals: to introduce genuine philosophical problems and film
noir characteristics, while providing sufficiently in-depth discussion that
those familiar with either philosophical methods or film noir will not find the
material too elementary. Although facing a difficult task, Conard has put
together a collection that succeeds in both respects." – Intertexts.
"Dense and
intriguing, the book suggests noir is best perceived as a slightly warped
mirror held up to contemporary society." – Publishers Weekly.
"An excellent book,
giving readers a very good sense of the rich philosophical resources in film
noir." – Thomas Hibbs, author of Shows About Nothing.
"This
collection of essays, delving into the films and elucidating their
philosophical depths, is challenging and engaging. Read it and prepare to be
provoked." – Les Reid, Philosophy Now.
Louisa May Alcott, on books:
...and best of all, the
wilderness of books,
in which she could wander, where she liked,
made the
library a region of bliss to her.
- Louisa May Alcott.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
On this day in music history: Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, by Renée Fleming and Yannick Nézet-Séguin (2021):
The album Voice of
Nature: The Anthropocene,
by Renée Fleming and Yannick Nézet-Séguin,
was
released on October 8, 2021.
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On this day in music history: Tempting Fate, by Carolyn Wonderland (2021):
The album Tempting
Fate,
by Carolyn Wonderland,
was released on October 8, 2021.
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