Tag Archives: Childhood

Western Massachusetts Artist Jeff Grader’s new book is out

Jeff Grader (http://www.flybyfrog.com/) showed us the brand new storybook Changes last night at Kevin Parsons and Kathy Young’s July 4th Party in Shelburne Falls. It’s a story about a beautiful young snake who must learn to embrace change. Jeff is … Continue reading

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Erst kommt das Fressen…Asterbar Almanac for October 30th

Births: 1884 – Rudolf Forster, Austrian actor. He played Mack the Knife in the original production of the Threepenny Opera, and also appeared in G.W.Pabst’s wonderful film adaptation, which has been restored recently. The Threepenny Opera – Criterion Collection 1893 … Continue reading

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Korean War Films

The Steel Helmet, 1951, is the great Sam Fuller’s Korean war drama. (If you don’t know Sam Fuller and you care about movies, run – don’t walk – to see Pickup on South Street, Shock Corridor, and yes, The Naked … Continue reading

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