Tag Archives: Humphrey Bogart

R.I.’s State House in noir

Posted on July 19, 2020 by David Brussat

Imagine my surprise at seeing, last night, the Rhode Island State House in the opening scene of High Sierra,  the 1941 film in which Humphrey Bogart is pardoned. He shortly after plans a heist in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Rhode … Continue reading →

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“We’ll always have Paris”?

Posted on September 19, 2016 by David Brussat

Mary Campbell Gallagher is the founder of the International Coalition for the Preservation of Paris (ICPP) and continues to work with SOS Paris to save the City of Light from the barbarians already inside its gate, such as Mayor Hidalgo. … Continue reading →

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Pandion as African Queen

Posted on July 12, 2015 by David Brussat

There were rocks in the channel now, with the white water boiling around them, and Rose saw them coming up towards her with terrifying rapidity. There was need for instant decision in picking the right course, and yet Rose could … Continue reading →

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