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Month: July 2009
Virtual Traveling: 396ft and Breathless
396ft and Breathless, originally uploaded by Nick Franklin. A great shot taken by spelunkers, using modern lighting to reveal what was previously unseen: At 396ft up the room was once called “topless” because with the technology of the time their… Read More ›
Labyrinth As Feminist Myth
Despite its potential, feature movie fantasy hasn’t traditionally been the go-to genre for feminist fiction.
Enter Labyrinth, in 1986.
Jennifer Connelly is an absolute joy as teenage protagonist Sarah Williams, discovering her power – not just the power to solve the labyrinth of the title, but the power to resist the coercion of David Bowie’s illusionist Goblin King, Jareth. Sarah solves puzzles, makes friends, and navigates her way through a series of illusions and temptations, culminating in her rejection of the King’s power in a maze of Escher staircases.
Femmostroppo Reader – July 27, 2009
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Sorry for the slow news day
Been rather busy chasing down some gremlins and glitches, and it’s the last day of school holidays. What’s everybody else been up to?
Curious
I’ve noticed that we seem to be getting some people registering to comment who do not then go on to actually post a comment. It seems to be a 2-3 registrations like that every week now. If people who have… Read More ›
Having problems commenting on new Hoyden site?
If you can’t successfully register as a commentor or manage to post a comment on the current site for Hoyden About Town, please leave a message here to tell me about it. NB October 2009: this post has been updated… Read More ›
Blog-keeping: blogroll!
It’s ages since I updated the blogroll. I’m going to make a start on it now by adding some of the blogs belonging to regular posters here, and some that I’ve started reading regularly in the last 6 months (or… Read More ›
Weekend Wibble: Handcrafts
Check out this seahorse journal hand-decorated in blue, silver and gold. Featured at Oohsome, it’s available from MandarinMoon. Have you seen, or made, any great craft lately?
Femmostroppo Reader – July 25, 2009
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