It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]
Written by freewomenxgrape on 19 April 2018. No comments »
Category: Books, Film & TV, Quotes
Tags: book review, Edward St Aubyn, Never Mind, Patrick Melrose, trigger warning
It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]
Written by freewomenxgrape on 19 April 2018. No comments »
Category: Books, Film & TV, Quotes
Tags: Bad News, book review, Edward St Aubyn, Patrick Melrose, trigger warning
It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]
Written by freewomenxgrape on 19 April 2018. No comments »
Category: Books, Film & TV, Quotes
Tags: book review, Edward St Aubyn, Patrick Melrose, Some Hope, trigger warning
It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]
Written by freewomenxgrape on 19 April 2018. No comments »
Category: Books, Film & TV, Quotes
Tags: book review, Edward St Aubyn, Mother's Milk, Patrick Melrose, trigger warning
It is a challenging task to write about something society considers a taboo. British author Edward St Aubyn did just that with his semi-autobiographical book series commonly known as “The Patrick Melrose Novels” (published between 1992 and 2011). Threatened with death, lucid, sweat soaked and restless at night; sometimes he lost consciousness from the effort […]
Written by freewomenxgrape on 19 April 2018. No comments »
Category: Books, Film & TV, Quotes, Various
Tags: At Last, book review, Edward St Aubyn, Patrick Melrose, trigger warning
‘I am old. That is the first thing to tell you. The thing you are least likely to believe. If you saw me you would probably think I was about forty, but you would be very wrong.’ Teaching history at a London comprehensive Tom Hazard has settled for an ordinary urban life. Or so it […]
Written by freewomenxgrape on 28 June 2017. No comments »
Category: Books, Film & TV, History
Tags: book review, How To Stop Time, Matt Haig, SunnyMarch, Tom Hazard
STORY Jason Aaron ART Chris Bachalo, Tim Townsend, Al Vey, and Mark Irwin COLORS Chris Bachalo LETTERS Cory Petit COVER Chris Bachalo, Tim Townsend, Juan Doe
Written by Destiny on 20 January 2016. No comments »
Category: Books, Film & TV, Various
Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Bachalo, Doctor Strange, Jason Aaron, Mark Irwin, Marvel, Tim Townsend
Want a slightly warped but surprisingly thorough summation of Hamlet in 5 minutes? Well “The Simpsons” has got you covered. Warning: This post will contain many a Hamlet plot spoiler. If you are avoiding knowing what happens, including many significant moments, this is not for you. If you are familiar with The Simpsons you will […]
Written by Jess5_11 on 27 July 2015. No comments »
Category: Film & TV
Tags: Hamlet, simpsons, the simpsons
So, we know that many of you are coming to London for Hamlet this summer. London is my favorite city and I am sure you guys will be blown away by what it has to offer. Our staff writer a_shibs and I have decided, that we want to make your trip planning a bit easier […]
Written by Cumberchicken on 15 July 2015. 2 comments »
Category: Film & TV, Places, Theatre, Various
Tags: Benedict Cumberbatch, Hamlet, London, Map, Parade's End, Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
I am still trying to get my head around Hamlet. And this DVD has helped A LOT. This is a filmed version of David Tennant’s Hamlet featuring Patrick Stewart and it is glorious! You can buy it here on Amazon UK or here on Amazon US. I think many of us are very fond of […]
Written by Cumberchicken on 12 July 2015. No comments »
Category: Film & TV, Poetry, Theatre
Tags: Barbican, David Tennant, DVD, Hamlet, Patrick Stewart, Shakespeare, Theatre