A Summer Place (1959) is what was called at the time, “A Potboiler”. It was considered to be like a soap opera in movie form. But the genre of Melodrama became significant by director, Douglas Sirk’s take on the genre. He used these films to examine family relationships and challenge social norms that were restrictive.Continue reading “Classic Cinema: A Summer Place”
Category Archives: Podcast
Lucinda on Art Recovery Podcast
At the end of 2025, I was privileged to have a conversation with Rich Wright on his podcast, Art Recovery Podcast. It aired last week and since I love Rich’s mission. On his host profile on PodMarch, he states that “Art Recovery Podcast is bringing light to the dark side of art. He takes hisContinue reading “Lucinda on Art Recovery Podcast”
Random Events That Unlock Our Next Steps
I don’t remember much about the education policies at the time I was at school. I do remember the classes and teachers that got me excited about learning, and those that created an environment for me to grow, thrive and be me. This is so key. If this feeling could encompass a whole school youContinue reading “Random Events That Unlock Our Next Steps”
Classic Cinema: The Valley of Decision
Movie description: An Irish maid falls for the son of her wealthy employer though her disapproving bitter disabled father and a strike at the steel mill complicate matters. It was released in 1945. There are so many great stars in this movie: Greer Garson as Mary Rafferty, Gregory Peck as Paul Scott, Donald Crisp asContinue reading “Classic Cinema: The Valley of Decision”
Bringing the Ancient World to Life on the Screen and in Print
Neil Laird is an LGBTQ+, multiple Emmy and BAFTA nominated Executive Producer who has worked extensively on both the network and production side of non-fiction TV since 1997. I’ve developed, overseen and produced over 1,000 hours of factual programs and specials in nearly every genre, with a particular passion, expertise and professional contacts in history,Continue reading “Bringing the Ancient World to Life on the Screen and in Print”
Sage Woman Chronicles 