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Tuesday, June 07, 2011

The stationary traveler, thirteen

Life sits, over-lit
An actress floating against
faded supper scenes.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

"Tut,sir!I could have told you more:in these times you stand on distance...your passes,stoccadoes
and I know not what:)"

Francis Scudellari said...

I had to look that quote up. I've read a lot of Shakespeare, but never the Merry Wives of Windsor.

The strange truth is this was inspired by a moment in Vertigo where Kim Novak is sitting down to dinner with Jimmy Stewart. She's so well-lit the rest of the room seems like a flat and phony back-drop.

Pellegrina Sambucca said...

I couldn't find that scene on you tube.Could you direct me to it.

'Vertigo' is supposed to be the best psychological thriller ever made. I have not seen it.

A domani then...God, I hope I'm not turning into a 'Vertigo' character. I'd hate to form an unhealthy attachment to you Francesco:)You'll let me know,wont you.

Francis Scudellari said...

I don't know if I can find it on YouTube, but I'll look. Jimmy Stewart is very creepy in the movie. It's my favorite Hitchcock film. You should definitely watch it. If you ever try to dress me up in the clothes of a former lover, then we'll know you've crossed the line :).

Pellegrina said...

What a novel idea!
(smirks snorts and chortles:)