French philosopher Roland Barthes is perhaps the leading figure in the field of semiotics, which is the study of signs. Launching his study from the landmark theories of linguist Ferdinand de Saussure, Roland Barthes transformed the study of semiotics beyond merely linking signifiers to the signified and further toward understanding the actual meanings of signs, […]
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The Internet Movie Database includes 24 adaptations of Anna Karenina, the very long novel Leo Tolstoi wrote between 1873 and 1877. The Florida Grand Opera just closed its first season in Miami’s new opera house with the première of David Carlson’s third opera, with a libretto by Colin Graham. Along with its beautiful and dramatic […]
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Greta Garbo was an early Hollywood starlet who valued her privacy above all else. Unlike other major studio stars, Greta Garbo has been kept far from the public eye. He refused to attend the premieres of his films or grant interviews to reporters, let alone sign autographs for fans. She insisted on having a choice […]
If you’re planning a vacation in the near future to Hollywood, and you’ve never visited before, prepare for quite an adventure. Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, for instance, is one of the most visited attractions in the city. Built in 1927, the theater is famous for its walkway out front, featuring footprints of famous movie stars. The […]
The Virgo Woman Seeking an innocent, demure and pure virginal princess? The Virgo woman can sometimes make that first impression, only to quickly dissipate that notion into thin air. Mystical and ethereal are somehow imagined when she first enters your view, but be wise, her tender naïve façade quickly fades. She is powerful, determined and […]