Secondary characters can steal the show. They may be quirky, funny, villainous, exceptionally noble, or just one-of-a-kind. One of my favorite “characters” is Mark Tapley from Charles Dickens’ Martin Chuzzlewit. A strong, handsome, good-humored fellow, Mark has a good position as ostler at the Blue … Continue readingThat character’s a real character: Mark Tapley
I was surprised and delighted to find an old movie in my local library that I hadn’t seen. I’m happy to say I wasn’t disappointed by it. Quick synopsis: A modern day fairy tale (in 1945). A lonely princess (Hedy Lamarr) come to New York and befriends likable bellboy Jimmy … Continue readingMovie Review: Her Highness and the Bellboy
I’ve already posted on the Beauty and the Beast story and the Disney movie on my classic movie and book blog Our Mutual Friends. No sense in repeating myself, so here are links to those blog posts: My co-blogger Jaz and I talk about the … Continue readingBeauty and the Beast: the stories and the Disney movie