RIP Shelley Duvall
The recent passing of Shelley Duvall on July 11, 2024, marks the end of a career filled with iconic roles and a life journey that was complex and, at times, troubled.
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The Gargoyles of Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury Cathedral, located in the enchanting county of Wiltshire, is one of the most extraordinary examples of English Gothic architecture. Built between 1220 and 1258, the cathedral is not only a monument of faith and architectural beauty but also a mysterious realm of stone creatures: the gargoyles. The Gargoyles of Salisbury Cathedral: Stone Sentinels Between History and Legend.
Control
Summarizing the story of Control in a few lines is impossible. Its writing is nothing short of complex and leaves room for many interpretations. Jesse Faden, our protagonist, is on a
search for her brother who disappeared twenty years ago.
Eli Roth
Eli Raphael Roth, born on April 18, 1972, in Newton, Massachusetts, is one of the most influential directors in the modern horror genre. Known for his visceral and often controversial style, Roth has left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape with a career spanning directing, acting, and producing.
Alien
The commercial spaceship Nostromo, returning to Earth, receives a distress signal from an unknown planet, LV-426. Following company procedures, the crew decides to land on the planet to investigate.
Tomino’s Hell
Tomino’s Hell (Tomino no Jigoku) is a famous Japanese poem written by Yomota Inuhiko (a pseudonym of Saijo Yaso) and published in 1919 in the collection “Sakin”.
Ripley
The series, created by Steven Zaillian, unfolds through a succession of events in which Ripley, played by Andrea Scott, is involved in an assignment that takes him to Europe. His task is to convince a young heir, Dickie Greenleaf, to return home to the United States.
Hostel by Eli Roth: Fantasy or Reality?
Eli Roth, the director and screenwriter of the film, has revealed that the central idea of the movie was born from a disturbing discovery made on the internet. Roth stated that he found a website that apparently offered the possibility of participating in extreme violence experiences for money.
The Mystery of “2001: A Space Odyssey” and Pink Floyd
The mystery of “2001: A Space Odyssey” and Pink Floyd has circulated for many years, though never officially confirmed, that the psychedelic suite “Echoes” by Pink Floyd was intended for inclusion in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece.
Inferno by Dario Argento and its Esoteric Symbolism
The central concept of the three mothers (Mater Suspiriorum, Mater Lacrimarum, Mater Tenebrarum) is inspired by the essay “Suspiria de Profundis” by Thomas De Quincey, which speaks of three dark goddesses similar to the Fates of Greek mythology.