Monthly Archives: February 2026

Light Play on Window Sill

Posted on February 16, 2026 by dannyashkenasi
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Solaris Film Festival Awards “Prelude to a Death”

Posted on February 8, 2026 by dannyashkenasi

The Solaris Film Festival in Helsinki, Finland has given “Prelude to a Death” the award for “Best Unproduced Script”. “Prelude to a Death” is a feature length gothic ghost story. I have sent the screenplay to a handful of festivals … Continue reading →

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Ian McKellen Performs Shakespeare’s Immigrant Speech on the Late Show

Posted on February 5, 2026 by dannyashkenasi

Ian McKellen appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night, and the whole interview is delightful and engrossing – the full video is posted below – musing on Gandalf and Magneto, Christopher Lee and Elvish tattoos, and seeing … Continue reading →

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Vermont Winter

Posted on February 4, 2026 by dannyashkenasi

Frozen Waterfalls at Dusk and Snowy Landscapes in the Snow So the ground hogs all saw their shadow and forecast six more weeks of winter. With all the persistent cold going on far and wide, that did not come as … Continue reading →

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