A Study in Sherlock
Since the fifth grade I’ve been a big fan of the characters created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in just about every incarnation. I loved watching Basil Rathbone puff at his tubby pipe. I enjoyed the film, Young Sherlock Holmes …
Category: Cinema Toast
Watching Movies at Home
As a home designer, I’m always interested in how people use their home for entertainment. How do you host a gathering? How do you spend family time? How do you watch your TV? My poor living room has a split-personality …
Happy Valentine’s Day!
It’s here, and the pressure’s on. Every woman in any kind of relationship—serious or not—expects their man to suddenly become romantic for this designated 24 hour period. We want roses, chocolates, appropriate gemstones, dinner and some special planned event. Never …
Where Are You Sitting?
How do you watch movies? Where is your favorite place to sit for optimal viewing? I have always considered where one sits an indication of just how serious a movie fan they are. At the theatres there are those movie-goers …
Architecture in Film– The Silent Star
I’m a building designer. It’s been my profession for the last twenty-four years. With this background in mind, I want to talk about some of the silent, but extremely influential, characters in movies—the buildings. In features like The Haunting or …