Hats! There is no article of clothing more expressive than a hat. When a person dons a hat, it is the first thing you notice when you see her/him. Whether practical or decorative, a hat is an extension of one’s self. You can tell a lot about a person by his or her hat.… Continue reading You Can Leave Your Hat On…
Author: Nicole Monroe
Book Review: Shock Value
“The first monster that an audience has to be scared of is the filmmaker. They have to feel in the presence of someone not confined by the normal rules of propriety and decency.” Wes Craven It is with this quote that Jason Zinoman opens his book, Shock Value: How a few eccentric outsiders gave… Continue reading Book Review: Shock Value
Review: The Monster of Florence
By Nicole Monroe “We all have a Monster within; the difference is in degree, not in kind.” – p. 203 Many people have a fascination with serial killers. There are countless television programs featuring profiles of serial killers. They are dissected in documentaries, mimicked and immortalized on film and in books, and haunt our imaginations.… Continue reading Review: The Monster of Florence
A Naked Day at the Beach – Robert Moses Beach, Long Island, NY
By Nicole Monroe Past Jones Beach, on the less populated, car accessible west end of Fire Island, sits Robert Moses State Park. Every bit as beautiful as Jones Beach, if not more so, Robert Moses boasts 5 miles of soft, sandy beach in which beachgoers can swim, surf, or fish. There is a small playground… Continue reading A Naked Day at the Beach – Robert Moses Beach, Long Island, NY