Monthly Archives: February 2013

What is old age conference: Margaret Rutherford, Haptic Turn

Posted on February 25, 2013 by rinaross

I feel privileged to have attended the interdisciplinary conference ” What is old age? New perspectives from the Humanities” organised by the University of Warwick on February 23rd. 2013 ;  Two keynotes addresses and 8 panels.  The only frustration was … Continue reading →

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BALLAD OF NARAYAMA (1958) and AGEWISE

Posted on February 14, 2013 by rinaross

I was rereading chapter 1 of Margaret Morganroth Gullette’s book AGEWISE : The Eskimo On the Ice Floe. At the back of my mind lurked vague thoughts about a film group.  I decided to revisit The Ballad of Narayama which has the same theme as the Eskimo … Continue reading →

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BAFTA 2013

Posted on February 11, 2013 by rinaross

Against my better judgement I sat down doing my word puzzles while watching the BAFTA awards ceremony. I just could not believe it when I heard that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was nominated for best British film and that … Continue reading →

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