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Dream Palaces: Wonderland At Birmingham Museum And Art Gallery
The Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery partially reopened it’s doors yesterday, hosting a series of pop up exhibitions. Amongst the offerings is Wonderland, a collaboration with the Flatpack Festival that is a showcase for Birmingham’s rich and varied cinema history. As an architecture nerd with a serious interest in old cinema’s, this was catnip for me, so I went along to have a closer look. The history of our cinema buildings is a story of modern times. Beginning in the early part of the 20th century, the first cinemas were often buildings converted from something else, old chapels, former vaudeville theatres etc. This period was supplanted by a period of…
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Stylish Films: Seberg
Despite a rather disastrous start to her movie career, Jean Seberg created one incredible role that made her immortal as both an actress, an icon of cool and a style original. Her role as Patricia in the New Wave Classic Breathless (1960) totally reinvented her after the catastrophe of her debut role in Otto Preminger’s Saint Joan, and she became a much loved icon of French Cinema. With her gamine crop, flat shoes and t-shirt, she looked fresh, modern and original. But in the late 1960s her life spiralled out of control when she became associated with the Black Panther movement back in America. This led to her being targeted…
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Why The Victorian Style Is Still Trendy In 2022
Many people nowadays are fascinated by the Victorian style. Most of us were raised in old houses built in this style, which has since become a classic of English architecture and has piqued our interest. Also, many of our parents had Victorian furniture, which they still consider fashionable today. The Victorian era style was known for its context of excess, which could be seen in the sophisticated decoration and furniture that was popular. Even though it may be considered a fad, there are numerous reasons why this style is still popular today. The leading feature of the Victorian style is uniqueness; that’s why it is still prevalent in 2022. Victorian…
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Why Turks And Caicos Is The Perfect Place For A Family Vacation With Kids
The Turks and Caicos Islands are the perfect places for a family vacation. With crystal clear waters, white-sand beaches, and plenty of activities for both adults and kids, there is something for everyone in this tropical paradise. The islands are also home to some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world, so be sure to check out the amazing coral reefs and colorful fish. There is plenty to keep everyone entertained. The islands are also home to plenty of resorts and hotels, so you can find the perfect place to stay. And with English as the official language, there is no need to worry about communication. The…
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The House Move – More Things To Consider
It may just be me, but it seems that everyone I know is currently in the middle of moving house. A close friend recently moved and are now right in the middle of house, two different friends have had to move in with parents whilst they wait for their moves to finalise, and others are constantly considering a move to pastures new. Clearly there must be something in the air. From talking to these friends though, I am picking up lots of things that you need to consider and plan for if you are moving house. Whether you are moving for the first time, or moving home again to somewhere…
