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Author Archives: William the Bloody
CFP Gothic Modernisms, Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, 29-30 June 2017
This looks a very interesting conference on Gothic Modernisms in Amsterdam.
Stacey Abbott and Zombies
Dr Stacey Abbott of the University of Roehampton has been a generous contributor of great brilliance to the OGOM Project since its inception, both with captivating (and very witty!) plenary talks and chapters in the OGOM books. She has a … Continue reading
Angela Carter Online
I make no apologies for posting yet again on Angela Carter; she is, I think, one of the most important and most accomplished writers in English of the twentieth century. She escapes genre, but is imbricated with all the genres … Continue reading
More witchcraft
Some more witch related material here. First, an interesting account by Alison Schwarz of the spate of witch themed TV, books, and fashion, including YA and paranormal romance. Then, ‘Injustice: The Enduring Power of the Witch Narrative’ by Moze Halperin–a … Continue reading
Posted in Critical thoughts, Resources, Reviews
Tagged Fashion, Film, History, magic, Paranormal romance, theatre, TV, witches, YA Fiction
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Hekate and witches
Hallowe’en is witching time but OGOM has recently been directing its attentions to witchcraft for a while now, leading up to the next OGOM conference, covering the topic (all very vague at the moment, but watch out for news). The … Continue reading
Posted in Critical thoughts
Tagged Greek myth, mythology, Renaissance drama, witches
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Angela Carter: Wolves and other beasts
I won’t apologise for another post on the brilliant Angela Carter! This is an excellent article by Kat Ellinger on the wonderful Neil Jordan/Angela Carter collaboration The Company of Wolves. It shows how the source material of the film derives … Continue reading
Posted in Critical thoughts, Reviews
Tagged adaptation, Angela Carter, Company of Wolves, fairy tale, Film, Neil Jordan, surrealism, Wolves
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Stacey Abbott, Undead Apocalypse: Vampires and Zombies in the 21st Century
Dr Stacey Abbott of the University of Roehampton is well-known for her work on Buffy, Angel, and other cult TV series, and for research into various cultural manifestations of the Undead. She has also been a valuable participant in OGOM … Continue reading
Posted in Books and Articles, Interviews
Tagged Film, Monsters, sympathetic monster, TV, undead, Vampires, Zombies
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Angela Carter’s Life and Works, British Library, 24 November 2016
Angela Carter is a presiding spirit over the OGOM Project: of interest to us for her werewolves and vampires, her transmutation of fairy tales and other texts, and because she was such a powerful and important writer. A new biography … Continue reading
The Gothic North Art Exhibition Opening Night, Manchester, 7 October 2016
Another overdue posting, I’m afraid: tickets (free!) for the opening night of MMU’s Gothic North Art Exhibition, which is part of their Gothic Manchester Festival (at which both Sam and I will be speaking later in the month) can be … Continue reading
Witchcraft and Wizardry in Wearside, 4 October 2016
If your in the Wearside area, do go along to this fabulous-looking event on folklore of the region, particularly that of witches and wizards. It’s on Tuesday, 4 October, so not much time left to book–I apologise for the late … Continue reading