In the shadows of the monument to renowned Seneca chief Red Jacket is the much smaller grave marker for his great grand-nephew, Ely S. Parker. Known by his Seneca name, Do-Ne-Ho-Geh-Weh meaning “Keeper of the Western Door,” Parker had a front-row seat to some of the greatest moments in United States history. He also reached…
This article is part of our 2020 Rewind. Follow along as we explore the best and most interesting movies, shows, performances, and more released in this very strange year. In this entry, we explore the best TV shows of 2020. Maybe it’s time to accept that TV might never be the most-beloved visual medium. Since the early days of…
While a musician’s political affiliation may not matter to some, for others it’s of critical concern. Certainly, people with similar values tend to seek a likewise community. Given the cultural moment we find ourselves in, it might be time for those on the right to think about who they’re subsidizing in entertainment. Read moreA Guide…
“The Italians have been around for like, what, 100 years? And you want to go to war?” Vertical Ent. has revealed a brand new trailer for the film titled Brothers by Blood, which is the official US title for release here. This also goes by the names Sons of Philadelphia or The Sound of Philadelphia,…
Christopher Nolan‘s Tenet has been one of the biggest films of the year since before it was even released. Everyone remembers the hype surrounding this film since its initial announcement and, later, the teaser that debuted at the end of 2019. Nolan fans were quick to prowl the teaser for clues (in addition to subsequent trailers)…
HBO Max is now available on Roku. Which is a big deal considering the fact that they’re about to drop Wonder Woman 1984 on the service on Christmas Day. To celebrate, we here at FSR have been working on a little guide to help you get to know HBO Max. Within its catalog are deep reservoirs…
★ ★★ ★ Directed by: #GraceConley Read moreA Guide to The Perfect Bong Joon-ho MarathonWritten by: #GraceConley Starring: #GraceConley Read moreRobert Stack Finally Solves a Mystery in ‘The Strange and Deadly Occurrence’Film Review by: Luke Vella Kaleidoscope is a beautiful short film tackling self-worth and body image through the anatomy of colour and how the…
In early November 2020, as voters in the United States went to the polls in a historic election, people in another part of the world were taking part in a democratic process of their own: 16 assembly seats were on the ballot in the Gwalior-Chambal region of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. For…
English printmaker Hester Cox knew she didn’t want a traditional white dress for her North Yorkshire wedding in 2016. Her now-husband agreed. So Cox chose something different: a dress made from silk maps of Scandinavia dating back to the 1940s. Working with designer Sara Jane Murray, Cox chose maps of Sweden showing a pale blue…
As a big Stephen King fan, when I first heard there would be another adaptation, to say I was elated- well, is an understatement. When the casting was announced I could see each of these characters lifted off the page connecting to the actor’s and actress’s faces. There was a sense of hope instilled. Even more, when…
The Venerable Dhammavanna, a former journalist living in Nakhon Pathom province, about 30 miles outside Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, now wakes each morning at 5:30. First, she meditates, then has a breakfast of rice. Dressed in saffron robes, she tackles her morning work—cleaning, welcoming visitors, even attending to IT snafus. She dines again at 11, and…
We have heard his music in countless movies, operas, pop songs and even Bugs Bunny cartoons, and now we can send a message to say #HappyBirthdayLudwig on Beethoven’s 250th birthday (you can write your own message here that will be stored permanently at the Beethoven-Haus in Bonn). The International Beethoven Project (“IBP”) founded by classical musician…
When you first hear of 76 Days and its subject matter, there is an array of emotions that come flooding, with concern and curiosity dueling for the final word. Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, the global pandemic this documentary centers around forcing the annual festival to resort to virtual screenings, 76 Days, directors Weixi…
This stocky bronze figure, bearing his charming grin and local tattoo is quite the colorful presence in the town center. With only a sycamore leaf protecting his dignity and a single foot bearing his only piece of clothing, “The Sockman” spends his days, leg outstretched, admiring this zig-zag sock. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect…
Next to the appropriately named Sheepwash Bridge in Ashford in the Water in Derbyshire, England, is an ancient sheep pen that was used until the 20th-century. It was designed to house sheep while they were being washed. This was done prior to sheering or taking the sheep to market. Read moreA Guide to The Perfect…
While the Camposanto (monumental cemetery) is right next to one of the most recognized buildings in the world, it does not see nearly as many visitors. The silence and stillness when traversing the open-air hallways adds to the sometimes haunting nature of the 14th-15th-century frescoes. These works of art include “The Last Judgement,” “Hell,” and…
A package brings about an unexpected battle in Shadow in the Cloud, the latest from co-writer and director Roseanne Liang. Maude never got the big assignments. As a mechanic and pilot in WWII, her gender precluded her from a lot, so she was often stuck with unglamorous missions like guarding a package. When she boarded a…
The capital of Scotland is not short on its share of monuments. There are some dedicated to the famous, such as The Walter Scott Monument. Others highlight the more nefarious, such as the Melville Monument commemorating Henry Dundas. Dundas was an 18th-century lawyer and politician involved with the slave trade. Read moreA Guide to The…
The Hollywood sign, which stands on a hill overlooking Los Angeles, is one of the world’s most recognizable sites. A continent away, on a grassy hill overlooking the small town of Rudnik, Serbia, there is a nearly identical sign. Only on close inspection does one notice the differences: The Serbian sign has just one “l,”…
This month, Gastro Obscura is sharing the recipes and stories behind amazing holiday dishes and drinks from around the world in the ongoing series “Home-Cooked Holidays.” In the 19th century, Christmas looked a little different. For holiday fun, revelers in the United States and England scared their friends with ghost stories, told fortunes, and played…
Welcome to How’d They Do That? — a bi-monthly column that unpacks moments of movie magic and celebrates the technical wizards who pulled them off. This entry explains how they designed the roar of the T-rex in Jurassic Park. What are some of the most memorable movie sound effects? The threatening hum of an unsheathed…