I am reading the fantasy fiction novel “The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss. The book is over 700 pages long. I rarely read the fantasy genre. I like fantasy stories fine, I just… Read More
If you examine many of your favorite stories, fiction or non-fiction, one of the consistent themes is this: The protagonist figures out a way, through the use of her clever skills, cooperation, and coordination, to… Read More
Most people may assume the Superman mythology is primarily a power fantasy for boys. Boys wish to vicariously imagine what it might be like to have superhuman speed and strength – to crush their enemies. … Read More
I did what I said I would do. As you can see from the stub above, I went to see The Dark Knight Rises this evening. It is a great film. I give… Read More
Tonight, I Finally Watched “Twilight” ~ by OneMoreOption So, tonight I’m watching the original “Twilight” movie from 2008. I have not read any of the books nor seen any of the other films… Read More
Understanding Superman ~ by OneMoreOption The more accurate title for this post may be “Understanding Clark Kent,” because that’s the thrust of this discussion. There, I went and did it. I did… Read More
The Batman Mythos ~ by OneMoreOption Do you have enough? Enough friends? Support? Money? Assets? Knowledge? Skills? If you have enough, then do you have an obligation or duty to help others… Read More
The above illustration of the Sphinx at the Great Pyramids of Giza is from the year 1615. – - Did You Know That For Hundreds Of Years In Modern History The Sphinx At… Read More
The above artwork is by Alexander Bergstrom. (Click on the image if you wish to view it larger or individually.) © All rights reserved by Alexander Bergstrom. – – – “You may say… Read More
The above artwork is by Robert Larson. © All rights reserved by Robert Larson. – – – Reason In The Season ~ by OneMoreOption I was raised in a strict, devout religious… Read More
The above artwork is by Lou O’ Bedlam. © All rights reserved by Luciano Noble II. – – – - Do Women Enjoy Watching Porn? I had someone ask me today whether women, on… Read More
Cruel Myths About The Benefits Of Unnecessary Sacrifice ~ by OneMoreOption Easter. It’s quite a mystery. It’s a day where many celebrate the extreme extension of the archaic Jewish traditions of killing and sacrificing… Read More
“All I ever wanted was a single thing worth fighting for.” ~ Jake Sully, from the upcoming James Cameron film “Avatar.” The quote expresses a theme Jane Austen visited in her novel Mansfield… Read More
(Click on the images if you wish to view them individually or larger.) . Can You Determine The Quality Of A Culture By The Quality Of Their Art? ~ by OneMoreOption Do… Read More
Some highlights: 1) The painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio lived from 1571 to 1610. Caravaggio on Wikipedia 2) He did at least 7 major paintings involving beheadings: “Judith Beheading Holofernes” – c. 1598 “David… Read More
© All rights reserved by the respective artists. – – – - What Would You Take With You In Your Ark? ~ by OneMoreOption There is a story in the Judeo-Christian tradition… Read More
“My Parents Should Probably Have Never Married” ~ by OneMoreOption My parents should probably have never married. That’s probably an odd thing for their child to say or believe. If my mother… Read More
One of Miss California’s, Carrie Prejean’s, official photos from the Miss USA website. – – – - In Defense Of Heterosexual Relationships ~ by OneMoreOption If we are to believe the fear mongering… Read More
The above artwork “foto revolution” is by rougerouge. – – – - Joseph Campbell, the great mythologist and historian, once said to Bill Moyers: “Remember the last line (of Sinclair Lewis’ novel Babbit)?: … Read More
(Click on the images if you wish to view them individually.) “Watchmen” is a brilliant story and film. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys asking tough questions and discussing possible answers. I… Read More
The above artwork is by the artist Amy Sol. It is titled: “To You From My View” (Click on the image if you wish to view it individually.) http://www.amysol.com/ © All rights reserved by… Read More
Have you ever wondered why this blog is titled “Sexuality In The Arts” instead of “Sex In Art”? There are many reasons. For starters, while I’m interested in sexual portrayals in art, I… Read More
(Click on the image if you wish to view it individually.) The above oil painting was recently created by John Larriva. The painting, inspired in part by works by Herbert James Draper, evokes modern pyschological… Read More
