Friday, June 29, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Flags of Somewhere in Time - 1980
It was 100 years ago that Richard Collier was able to travel back to 1912 to find love. He used the power of his mind rather than relying on machines and gadgets. The first and perhaps the best time travel drama of the 20th century.
Somewhere in Time 1980
Richard Collier in front of the Grand Hotel
This was the plot to Somewhere in Time 1980 that starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.
Somewhere in Time was filmed on an island resort in the Great Lakes - Lake Superior to be exact. The power of this film made it a cult-classic, whereby fans hold conventions every autumn at the film's primary location.
In the pictures above you can see the US flag and a yellow flag of the Grand Hotel with its name written on it in red cursive.
Richard with antagonist - the Manger Mr. Robinson
Somewhere in Time 1980
The plot line of this movie was elegantly recycled in James Cameroon's 1997 version of the Titanic. Coincidentally both story lines take place 100 years ago in 1912. And both films were love stories.
It illustrates the timeless dimension of love whether it be a century or fifteen years ago - even now in 2012. Love is love as it will be in 2112.
Somewhere in Time 1980
Richard Collier in front of the Grand Hotel
This was the plot to Somewhere in Time 1980 that starred Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour.
Somewhere in Time was filmed on an island resort in the Great Lakes - Lake Superior to be exact. The power of this film made it a cult-classic, whereby fans hold conventions every autumn at the film's primary location.
In the pictures above you can see the US flag and a yellow flag of the Grand Hotel with its name written on it in red cursive.
Richard with antagonist - the Manger Mr. Robinson
Somewhere in Time 1980
The plot line of this movie was elegantly recycled in James Cameroon's 1997 version of the Titanic. Coincidentally both story lines take place 100 years ago in 1912. And both films were love stories.
It illustrates the timeless dimension of love whether it be a century or fifteen years ago - even now in 2012. Love is love as it will be in 2112.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Eurorica the Subcontinent - a.k.a. Greenland
Flag of Eurorica
the Subcontinent Greenland
Since Greenland is so large - some geographers believe that it fits the definition of a continent. If not a full member, it qualifies as a subcontinent like India or the Middle East.
The flag of Eurorica takes elements of Scandinavia, America, and Quebec. The cross is of Scandinavian design like Norway, Sweden and Finland. The stars stem from the several American nations that use stars in their flags like the USA, Panama, Cuba and Venezuela.
Blue directly matches in colour with Quebec's Flag. Orange and white was chosen to match the color scheme of the Antarctica Flag designed by Whitney Smith.
The core of this subcontinent is Greenland. Geographically speaking Iceland and many of the 'Canadian North Indies'- Ellesmere Island, Devon Island, and Axel Heiberg Island. Part of Svalbard would be classified purely as a part of Eurorica too - Prins Karls Forland, Nordaustlandet, Kivtoya, and Kong Karls Land. Even a small portion of Russia's Franz Josef Land is a part of the 'Dwarf Continent' of Eurorica - Alexandra Land.
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Narwal Photo Credit http://animalsspecies.blogspot.com/2011/03/narwhal-whale.html
the Subcontinent Greenland
Since Greenland is so large - some geographers believe that it fits the definition of a continent. If not a full member, it qualifies as a subcontinent like India or the Middle East.
The flag of Eurorica takes elements of Scandinavia, America, and Quebec. The cross is of Scandinavian design like Norway, Sweden and Finland. The stars stem from the several American nations that use stars in their flags like the USA, Panama, Cuba and Venezuela.
Blue directly matches in colour with Quebec's Flag. Orange and white was chosen to match the color scheme of the Antarctica Flag designed by Whitney Smith.
The core of this subcontinent is Greenland. Geographically speaking Iceland and many of the 'Canadian North Indies'- Ellesmere Island, Devon Island, and Axel Heiberg Island. Part of Svalbard would be classified purely as a part of Eurorica too - Prins Karls Forland, Nordaustlandet, Kivtoya, and Kong Karls Land. Even a small portion of Russia's Franz Josef Land is a part of the 'Dwarf Continent' of Eurorica - Alexandra Land.
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Narwal Photo Credit http://animalsspecies.blogspot.com/2011/03/narwhal-whale.html
Monday, June 25, 2012
Flags in a Christmas Story 1983 - it's time for Christmas in June!
Parade Flags - A Christmas Story 1983
Merry Christmas! I know it's June, but since it's the 'Twenty Fifth' of June, a little Christmas Cheer wouldn't hurt anyone?
Christmas in June make more sense since its fairly warm in the Holy Land. FYI Israel is at the same latitude of Louisiana - just about.
Christmas Flag - A Christmas Story 1983
This film is one of those precious timeless gems that was made for little yet had the deepest of impacts.
Getting your tongue stuck to a flag pole
A Christmas Story 1983
Raphie here got his tongue stuck on the flag pole! Hey kids never ever do this!
US Flag in the Clasroom
A Christmas Story 1983
Jeepers would you look at that a chalk board! How quaint.
US flag outside of the class room
notice the neat rows of the 48 starred US flag
Merry Christmas! I know it's June, but since it's the 'Twenty Fifth' of June, a little Christmas Cheer wouldn't hurt anyone?
Christmas in June make more sense since its fairly warm in the Holy Land. FYI Israel is at the same latitude of Louisiana - just about.
Christmas Flag - A Christmas Story 1983
This film is one of those precious timeless gems that was made for little yet had the deepest of impacts.
Getting your tongue stuck to a flag pole
A Christmas Story 1983
Raphie here got his tongue stuck on the flag pole! Hey kids never ever do this!
US Flag in the Clasroom
A Christmas Story 1983
Jeepers would you look at that a chalk board! How quaint.
US flag outside of the class room
notice the neat rows of the 48 starred US flag
Top Gun, Vexilloids & Patches on Leather Jacket of US Naval Aviator Lieut. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell
Back of Maverick's Aviator Jacket
Top Gun 1986
The flags on the large central patch are - the United States, United Nations, Japan, and Taiwan.
Left side of Maverick's Leather Jacket
Top Gun 1986
Here Maverick shakes his hand with Mike "Viper" the teacher. As he does the port side of his leather jacket is visible. Always remember that Portugal is on the left-port side of Europe.
Front side of Jacket
Top Gun 1986
Notice the flag of patch of Texas on his left shoulder. In 1986 the threat of nuclear war palatable in the media. In the US Navy, the top gun vehicle was the F-14 Tomcat, before the age of covert drone planes. In a quantum stretch you can think of a fighter jet as being simply a flying gun. It's a real fancy gun with wings and can do all kinds of tricks.
Right side by Airport
Top Gun 1986
Here Maverick played by Tom Cruise sits on a motorcycle by the military landing strip for fighter jets. The right-starboard side of his jacket is visible. Remember to reach for the star-board stars with your right hand like a right wing patriotic American - otherwise you'll be a left wing cosmonaut.
Top Gun 1986
The flags on the large central patch are - the United States, United Nations, Japan, and Taiwan.
Left side of Maverick's Leather Jacket
Top Gun 1986
Here Maverick shakes his hand with Mike "Viper" the teacher. As he does the port side of his leather jacket is visible. Always remember that Portugal is on the left-port side of Europe.
Front side of Jacket
Top Gun 1986
Notice the flag of patch of Texas on his left shoulder. In 1986 the threat of nuclear war palatable in the media. In the US Navy, the top gun vehicle was the F-14 Tomcat, before the age of covert drone planes. In a quantum stretch you can think of a fighter jet as being simply a flying gun. It's a real fancy gun with wings and can do all kinds of tricks.
Right side by Airport
Top Gun 1986
Here Maverick played by Tom Cruise sits on a motorcycle by the military landing strip for fighter jets. The right-starboard side of his jacket is visible. Remember to reach for the star-board stars with your right hand like a right wing patriotic American - otherwise you'll be a left wing cosmonaut.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Flags in Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
United Hospital Flag
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Before Sex in the City, Friends, and Animal House there was Breakfast at Tiffany's. This move was made on the eve the 60s revolution. It featured racy themes, open relationships, and the humorous high life of socialite bohemians.
Flags & NYC Central Park Pennants 1961
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
The early part of the 60s were very much like the stiff 50s. Subsequently pennants of all sorts were popular items. By 1971 pennants became stale items of sale. Maybe someday they will return to their former glory in the 2050s?
Cross Checker Flag Logo
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Love though the ages is still love. Here our male lead Paul the writer is getting out of Checker Flag logo taxi. Checker flags are popular flags in all automotive sports - and as logos for taxis all across America and the World.
Shoplifting at the 5 & 10
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Shoplifting is a serious crime but in the movie the audience finds its self rooting for the dishonest side to win. In the background is a US flag on a bag-lunch box.
Holly in front of Tiffany's by flag of the USA
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Tiffany's Jewlery Co. in NYC no doubt became an American Institution after the making of this movie. Here Holly Golightly is getting home at dawn after a night of the high life with the big wigs of NYC. Note the social norm of 1961 was socially nothing like 1969. But this movie was the start of things to come.
The essence of the movie captured in a song
Hey Gen X - you remember ?
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Before Sex in the City, Friends, and Animal House there was Breakfast at Tiffany's. This move was made on the eve the 60s revolution. It featured racy themes, open relationships, and the humorous high life of socialite bohemians.
Flags & NYC Central Park Pennants 1961
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
The early part of the 60s were very much like the stiff 50s. Subsequently pennants of all sorts were popular items. By 1971 pennants became stale items of sale. Maybe someday they will return to their former glory in the 2050s?
Cross Checker Flag Logo
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Love though the ages is still love. Here our male lead Paul the writer is getting out of Checker Flag logo taxi. Checker flags are popular flags in all automotive sports - and as logos for taxis all across America and the World.
Shoplifting at the 5 & 10
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Shoplifting is a serious crime but in the movie the audience finds its self rooting for the dishonest side to win. In the background is a US flag on a bag-lunch box.
Holly in front of Tiffany's by flag of the USA
Breakfast at Tiffany's 1961
Tiffany's Jewlery Co. in NYC no doubt became an American Institution after the making of this movie. Here Holly Golightly is getting home at dawn after a night of the high life with the big wigs of NYC. Note the social norm of 1961 was socially nothing like 1969. But this movie was the start of things to come.
The essence of the movie captured in a song
Hey Gen X - you remember ?
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Other flags and Vexilloids in Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985
Decorative pennants in Pee-wee's Big Adventure 1985
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