Jennifer
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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May 28 2022
“It’s a Small World” Opened On This Day In Disneyland In 1966
Happy birthday, Small World! đ The colorful “It’s a Small World” attraction first opened in Disneyland on this day, May 28, 1966, following its successful showing at the New York’s ’64-’65 World’s Fair UNICEF salute at the Pepsi-Cola pavilion. In the opening ceremony, children from around the world in traditional costumes joined Walt Disney. Water that …
May 04 2022
Soviet Film Wednesday: Children and Matches
Yuri Norstein gives us a clever public service message in this 1969 short cutout animation, Children and Matches.
May 02 2022
One to Watch: Satyajit Ray
Born into a talented Indian family, Satyajit Ray is not only regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, but he was also a screenwriter, author, music composer, illustrator, and calligrapher. His most well known films include his debut self-financed film Pather Panchali (1955), Aparajito (1956), Apur Sansar, (The World of Apu) (1959), The Music Room (1958), The Big …
Apr 26 2022
Peter Zumthorâs Zinc Mine Museum in Norway’s Allmannajuvet Gorge
Happy birthday to minimalist architect Peter Zumthor, born on this day April 26, 1943 in Basel, Switzerland. Peter Zumthor designed a graceful, stilted building to tell the story of Norway’s Allmannajuvet Gorge Zinc Mine, which operated from 1881 to 1899. He also designed the nearby cafĂ© for the museum with the same elegant grace. Zumthor commented …
Apr 24 2022
Selected Classics: Gambit (1966)
Happy birthday to the illustrious Shirley MacLaine, born on this day April 24, 1934 in Richmond, Virginia. In celebration, I’m sharing one of my favorite Shirley MacLaine classics, Gambit, starring the exceptional duo of MacLaine and Michael Caine. Between the superb acting and the wonderful 1960’s design, I can’t help but be drawn to it. And …
Apr 08 2022
The Kaufmann Desert House by Richard Neutra
Born on this day April 8, 1892 in Vienna, renowned architect Richard Neutra, a prominent figure in the mid-century modern movement, was revered for his harmonious approach to architecture. His iconic designs, known for their balance between form and function, have influenced the architectural landscape. Particularly noteworthy is his masterpiece, the Kaufmann Desert House in …
Apr 08 2022
“Boys and Pony, Coal Waste, Hopkins County” by Bill Burke
American photographer Bill Burke was born on this day April 8, 1943 in Derby, Connecticut.
Mar 30 2022
“Sheaves of Wheat” by Vincent Van Gogh
âNormality is a paved road: Itâs comfortable to walk, but no flowers grow on it.â -Vincent van Gogh Happy birthday to Van Gogh, born in Zundert, Netherlands on March 30, 1853.
Mar 07 2022
“Deer” by Maud Lewis
Folk artist Maud Lewis was born on this day March 7, 1903 in Nova Scotia, Canada. Lewis spent most of her life in a small house in Nova Scotia, and the 2016 movie Maudie is based on her life.
Feb 27 2022
Disney Legend Rolly Crump
Disney imagineer and animator Rolly Crump was born on February 27, 1930 in Alhambra, California. Inspired at the young age of three by the Disney Silly Symphony short, Three Little Pigs, Crump began drawing in 1933. He started working with Disney in 1952, doing “inbetweening” or “tweening” to provide the illusion of smooth movements between film frames. …
