For a second, Carlos wonders what this man would look like under torture, whether his face would retain the same luminous quality. The thought excites him - the execution of power always does - and his sense of inferiority fades. - Tobsha Learner, The Witch of Cologne For a while now, I've been promising a series of... Continue Reading →
Dragons in the Heart
So here's the thing: I am two episodes away from finishing the second season of TVE's Isabel, an excellent series based on the life of Queen Isabella of Spain. I have raved about this series before, and I am going to rave about it again. The story never once shies away from the harsh brutalities of the... Continue Reading →