The Man Who Laughs (1928): Echoes From German Expressionism

Based on Victor Hugo‘s 1889 novel L’Homme qui rit (1889), The Man Who Laughs is an American silent film directed by German Expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni during the transition between silent films and “talkies” (films with sound). I became interested in this film after I read a review by Roger Ebert, who portrayed it as “a melodrama, at times even aContinue reading “The Man Who Laughs (1928): Echoes From German Expressionism”

February Yoga Challenge: Day 3, What do you want to do? — So Many Thoughts. . .

Chakra Watercolor Meditation Yoga Painting via dlpng.com Yoga today was difficult but good because I noticed the root of my problems was very simple. I don’t know what I want. So often, when I come to my parents, siblings, or friends with my concerns, they ask me what I want to do. Every time someone […]Continue reading “February Yoga Challenge: Day 3, What do you want to do? — So Many Thoughts. . .”