Several weeks ago, thanks to VaniaStoyanova, I caught a sneak preview of Pompeii, which opens in theaters, February 21. Interestingly, the experience of attending the early screening was almost more entertaining than the film itself. In the lobby, we were directed to a table manned by several tough-guys dressed in black suits. It looked like a convention of mobsters. No … [Read more...] about My Review of Pompeii
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I’m Getting a Sneak Peek at Pompeii!
Miracle worker and photographer Vania Stoyanova of VLC productions got me passes to the screening of POMPEII! That's right, I'm getting a sneak preview. Tonight. Here's the thing, though. There are no reviews anywhere (even on Rotten Tomatoes), which does not bode well. If movie marketers are worried that the movie is a dud, they often keep reviewers away from it for as long … [Read more...] about I’m Getting a Sneak Peek at Pompeii!
The Face Behind the Cover of Cleopatra Rules!
When it came to time to discuss the cover for CLEOPATRA RULES! my wonderful editor, Larry Rosler, 1. What inspired you to photograph yourself in this way? A couple of weeks before I took the self portrait, I was having a discussion about photography with my cousin Matthew Langford, who also happens to be a photographer himself. We were going through a number of self portraits … [Read more...] about The Face Behind the Cover of Cleopatra Rules!
Pompeii Movie–Who’s Planning to See it?
I have to see it, of course. I found out the movie was being made when I was deep into writing Curses and Smoke: A Novel of Pompeii. I'm very curious about the creative decisions they've made. I cannot wait. Anybody with me? It opens February 21st. Until then, there's this: And, of course, this: … [Read more...] about Pompeii Movie–Who’s Planning to See it?
New Cover for Pompeii Book!
Release date: May 27At a Facebook party in celebration of Stephanie Dray's latest novel, Daughters of the Nile, I posted the new cover for my upcoming novel, Curses and Smoke: A Novel of Pompeii. Only later did I realize that I had yet to formally announce the change here.Oops.So, ta-da! It's striking and beautiful, isn't it? Plus, it connects … [Read more...] about New Cover for Pompeii Book!
