#Harry macdowell

[stefisdoingthings]

simpler times

[peachgull]

Gungrave spoiler!! (I guess)

[vamponia]

Just started watching Gungrave and I can’t get over Harry MacDowell. That name is fowl I can’t take it seriously

[portkill]

i been gungraveing for years they just dont knowit

[rainbow-pop-arts]

Gungrave is so cool (the creator of Trigun designed the characters)

[varenykmeson]

Congrats on the new job, man.

[theprincessofbears]

Day 1. Desolation Abbey

All of them are dreaming about a new day

[pop-sesivo]

Qué curioso que en este escena, hacia el final de Groundhog Day (1993), aparece en el fondo un retrato de Harry “Sundance Kid” Longabaugh con su mujer Etta Place (de enero de 1901). ¿Lo sabría el director de arte de la película? ¿Un 'easter egg' acaso?

How curious that in this scene, towards the end of 'Groundhog Day' (1993), a portrait of Harry “Sundance Kid” Longabaugh with his wife Etta Place (from January 1901) appears in the background. Did the film's art director know about it? An 'easter egg' perhaps?

DeYoung Photography Studio, Harry Alonzo “Sundance Kid” Longabaugh and his wife Etta Place, January 1901.

[therealmrpositive]

Bad Girls (1994)

In today's review, I find that a woman's world may lay out west. As I attempt a #positive review of the 1994 western, Bad Girls #MadeleineStowe #MaryStuartMasterson #AndieMacDowell #DrewBarrymore #JamesRusso #JamesLeGros #RobertLoggia #DermotMulroney

The Old West is filled with complicated legends of pioneers, of mighty men with chequered pasts, carving out chequered futures. However, even then the full story of life in the West isn’t represented, from its realities to its legends. You don’t get as many as you did during its heyday, with modern standards reevaluating the genre. In 1994, a Wild West tale about four women, avoiding persecution…

[harvardfineartslib]

“I have no place to take myself except painting.” – Miyoko Ito, 1978.

Miyoko Ito (1918–1983) was a Japanese American painter, born in Berkeley, California, and was active in Chicago where she studied at the Art Institute of Chicago.

When the World War II began in 1941 in the United States with the attack on Pearl Harbor, Ito was studying art at University of California, Berkeley. She was a senior scheduled to graduate in May 1942. In April 1942, Ito married Harry Ichiyasu to avoid being separated during the wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. Her husband was president of the senior class of the Japanese constituency at UC Berkeley. They were married on April 11th, but by the end of April they were sent to Tanforan internment camp near San Francisco, and later sent to Topaz under an Executive Order signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Ito received her diploma while she was in the internment camp, then received a grant to attend a graduate program at Smith College. She stayed there for one year before going on to study at the Art Institute of Chicago. Ito said she cried when she opened her diploma. She graduated with highest honors.

Miyoko Ito was hardly unknown during her lifetime, though she gained some attention and was granted residency fellowships at MacDowell in New Hampshire. It was there that she experienced “the meaning of full expression in the conductive environment,” she wrote in her “Plan of Work” in 1983. She continued, “I would like to escape the heretofore stifling condition of low ceiling, dim daylight, and inadequate floor space” of her bedroom studio in her house.

This publication, “Miyoko Ito: Heart of Hearts” is the first book dedicated to the life and work of Miyoko Ito, long overdue for this artist.

Image 1: Front cover featuring “Island in the Sun”, 1978, Oil on canvas, 38”x 33”

Image 2: Portrait of Miyoko Ito by Mary Baber, 1975

Image 3: “Aura”, 1966, Oil on canvas, 50”x 45”

Miyoko Ito : heart of hearts Pre-Echo, 2023. 452 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 30 cm English HOLLIS number: 99157645381703941

[alwayscoldj]

Top 10 Hollywood Romcoms of the 90s

The 90s was a golden era for romantic comedies in Hollywood. From iconic pairings to unforgettable storylines, there were so many romantic comedies that captured our hearts and made us laugh. In this blog post, we will take a trip down memory lane and revisit the top 10 Hollywood romcoms of the 90s.

1. Pretty Woman (1990)

Pretty Woman is a classic romantic comedy that tells the story of a wealthy businessman who falls in love with a prostitute he hires to be his escort for a week. Starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, this movie has become a staple in the romcom genre and is beloved by audiences around the world.

2. When Harry Met Sally (1989)

While technically released in the late 80s, When Harry Met Sally is a quintessential 90s romantic comedy. It follows the relationship between Harry and Sally over the course of several years, exploring the question of whether men and women can truly be friends. Starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, this movie has become an iconic part of romantic comedy history.

3. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Sleepless in Seattle is a heartwarming romantic comedy that tells the story of a widower who, with the help of his young son, tries to find love again. Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, this movie is a classic example of the power of love to heal even the most broken hearts.

4. Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

Four Weddings and a Funeral follows the story of a group of friends and their romantic entanglements over the course of several weddings and a funeral. Starring Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell, this movie is a charming and witty look at love and relationships.

5. The Wedding Singer (1998)

The Wedding Singer is a hilarious romantic comedy that takes place in the 80s and follows the story of a wedding singer who falls in love with a waitress. Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, this movie is filled with nostalgia, great music, and a heartwarming love story.

6. You've Got Mail (1998)

You've Got Mail is a delightful romantic comedy that tells the story of two business rivals who fall in love with each other online without realizing they are actually enemies in real life. Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, this movie is a modern take on the classic love story.

7. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

My Best Friend's Wedding is a romantic comedy about a woman who realizes she is in love with her best friend just as he is about to get married. Starring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, and Cameron Diaz, this movie is a funny and heartwarming exploration of love and friendship.

8. Clueless (1995)

Clueless is a beloved romantic comedy that follows the life of a popular high school student who decides to play matchmaker for her friends while also navigating her own romantic relationships. Starring Alicia Silverstone, this movie has become a cult classic and a defining film of the 90s.

9. Notting Hill (1999)

Notting Hill is a romantic comedy about a bookstore owner who falls in love with a famous actress. Starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, this movie is a charming and romantic story about two people from very different worlds finding love.

10. The American President (1995)

The American President is a romantic comedy that tells the story of a widowed president who falls in love with a lobbyist. Starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening, this movie is a smart and funny exploration of love in the political world.

The 90s was a decade filled with romantic comedies that continue to be beloved by audiences today. From Pretty Woman to The American President, these movies captured our hearts and made us believe in the power of love. Whether you're in the mood for a classic love story or a hilarious take on modern romance, these 10 movies are sure to deliver.

[stefisdoingthings]

Wouldn't you, Harry?

[peachgull]

Holy damn Harry is a stand user

[thetruejerrycan]

Happy 1 year anniversary to Gungrave G.O.R.E!

A lot of you are probably scratching your heads right now wondering what the hell this is. Well, let's just say that an obscure PS2 series made its return after almost 20 years of inactivity. And Gungrave G.O.R.E feels like it picks up right after 2004's Gungrave Overdose in all but graphics.

To briefly provide some context, Gungrave is a series of third-person shooter games and is the brainchild of Red Entertainment and Yasuhiro Nightow, creator of Trigun. The player assumes control of Beyond The Grave (Grave, for short), a corpse who has been resurrected to enact his revenge on the organization that had him killed and to destroy the drug that made all of this possible, Seed. Equipped with two hand cannons named Cerberus and a transforming coffin-shaped weapon named Death Hauler, the player engages in stylish gunplay inspired by the films of directors John Woo and Robert Rodriguez, with Grave himself bearing resemblance to Antonio Banderas's character El Mariachi from Desperado.

Despite the game seemingly being made on a rather small budget, Gungrave G.O.R.E features an alumni of legendary game producers, with Yasuhiro Nightow (Trigun) returning as image director, Ikumi Nakamura (Ghost of Tsushima) creating many of the character designs, Tetsuya Shibata (Devil May Cry) and Yoshino Aoki (Mega Man Battle Network) composing much of the soundtrack, and select cutscenes being animated by Digic Pictures (Assassin's Creed).

Gungrave G.O.R.E has had a rather unique development, being a console game developed by a South Korean studio, Iggymob. I encourage you to check out this video by Blue that goes a little bit into how Gungrave G.O.R.E came to be and why the fact that this is a Korean console game is more interesting than it may seem. They've included their sources in the description for further reading.

Looking at what director Kay Kim has had to say about Gungrave G.O.R.E's development, you can tell this was a game developed by the fans for the fans. When Gungrave G.O.R.E was first announced, it was slated to be an open-world game similar to Dark Souls. Later, taking influence from the likes of Metal Gear Rising, Bayonetta, and Devil May Cry, it was decided that the game would revert to its original linear mission-based structure. Kim has gone on record to say that the original open-world version of the game was "terrible" and expressed concern that this isn't what a Gungrave fan who has been waiting 20 years for another installment would want to play.

This is not something that a greedy businessman who bought the rights to a long-gone game series to cash in on nostalgia would ever care about. Gungrave G.O.R.E, whether it's a good game or a bad game, is a passion project before anything else. When this game first released last year, it was rough and naturally received patches over time. And these patches universally only heavily improved the game, such as making Grave's moveset more versatile, making the controls more accessible, and heavily altering levels to the point where some sections such as those that required Grave to platform were simply removed.

The game is in odd state at the moment. The original release on consoles and PC were published by Prime Matter, and earlier this year they released Gungrave G.O.R.E: Ultimate Enhanced Edition on the Nintendo Switch, which includes "over 100 changes" to the game including further improvements to the game's controls, further alterations to level design, new mechanics, and extra playable characters such as Gungrave Overdose's Rocketbilly Redcadillac, and Harry MacDowell. This is odd because not only are these magnitude of changes exclusive to U.E.E, which is only on Switch, Iggymob self-published this release.

I don't know what the future has in store for Gungrave or Studio Iggymob, but let us take today and every day after to celebrate that Gungrave G.O.R.E even happened because of them. Thank you for being the reason my new favorite game series made such a kick-ass return, and godspeed on future endeavors.

[millennionwolf]

MILLENNIONWOLF | Kugashira Bunji from Gungrave Affiliated with Isola Radiale, written by Beetle

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Millennion: A criminal organization similar to the mafia that operated within Billion City. They were formerly known as the Syndicate and controlled most of the city. It was founded by Caldwell Asagi, better known as Big Daddy.

SEED: A versatile drug created from an alien entity that can have varying effects depending on how pure or diluted it is. At it's most diluted it's as dangerous as any street drug, but at it's most pure it can mutate humans into creatures known as Orgmen.

Orgmen: Those mutated by SEED. They come in various forms, but they're almost all disfigured humanoids with pure white skin and red eyes. They act like zombies, but possesses immense power and speed. Killing them with conventional weapons is impossible.

Superior: An Orgman that retains their sense of self. They're able to go about their day looking like any other human, but possess the same strengths as Orgmen and the ability to transform into monstrous forms.

Deadman: Reanimated corpses created through a process called necrolyzation. The process effects every individual differently and the exact process is unknown. Some lose their memories through the process, others don't. Regardless, their strength rivals, if not surpasses, the strength of Orgmen and Superiors.

Bunji was a former hit man who was recruited to Millennion by Harry MacDowell and Brandon Heat after he was sent on a hit to take them out. Through Millennion, Brandon, and Harry, Bunji found a sense of purpose and family he'd never felt before.

When Brandon "betrayed" the organization, something broke in Bunji. He became colder, harsher, and more blood thirsty earning himself the nickname The Wolf in the process.

Became a Superior after Brandon returned as Beyond the Grave to seek vengeance on Harry MacDowell. Bunji did his duty and defended Millennion, but was killed by Grave in the process.

Resurrected as a Deadman by the Corsione Family to act as their sweeper. He faced off against Grave again and again he fell at the hand of his former mentor.

[opera-ghosts]

OTD in Music History: Notable American pianist and composer Amy Beach nee Cheney (1867 – 1944) is born in New Hampshire. A historically important musical pioneer, Beach was the first successful American female composer of large-scale “classical” music – her “Gaelic Symphony,” premiered by the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896, was the first symphony ever composed and published by an American woman. Against the odds, Beach managed to become one of the most respected and acclaimed American composers of her era. The only female member of the so-called “Second New England School” (alongside such noted American composers as John Knowles Paine, Arthur Foote, George Chadwick, Edward MacDowell, George Whiting, and Horatio Parker), Beach’s writing is primarily in a lush Romantic idiom, although in some of her later works she experimented with more “exotic” or “advanced” harmonies and compositional techniques. PICTURED: A portrait photograph showing the middle-aged Beach, which she signed for a fan. The signature here reads "Mrs. H.H.A. Beach" because, in 1885, Beach married Dr. Henry Harris Aubrey Beach (1843–1910), a prominent Boston surgeon, Harvard lecturer, and amateur singer twenty-four years her senior (Beach was just eighteen on her wedding day). In accordance with the customs and expectations of that era, she thereafter used the name "Mrs. H.H.A. Beach" for all professional purposes. In her own private correspondence, however, she continued to regularly use her given first name. An interesting example (coming in the form of correspondence with another notable American feminist and arts philanthropist) can be seen here: