Sean Connery died aged 90 – a cantankerous enough age for a Scott – and another reason to put 2020 behind us. His obituaries are built around his filmography and focus on his portrayal of James Bond because he defined the role (how Sean Connery became Bond). I contend Sir Connery’s best roles are hisContinue reading “Sir Sean Connery”
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The Western Canon
It all started with an apple. Overlooked and uninvited to the wedding, Eris hand-grenaded a golden apple labeled “For the fairest” among the goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. Each thought it was intended for her and, ever-competitive, they all demanded a judgement for the apple to be awarded.[1] Zeus, in his wisdom, was not aboutContinue reading “The Western Canon”