My dad has always been interested in other cultures (taught himself Russian because of that) and so he wanted me to be the same. Aside from the Madeline books, there was another in particular that he liked about Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, et al. in Paris (but written for children) that he'd get for me from the library. He's a foreign film fan, too, so he was always watching something.

You're welcome! Can I just take a moment to flail at you, as the Giorgio Moroder version of Metropolis is my favorite. Again, blame it on my dad, as he loves it; it was the very first vhs my parents rented. Moroder is, in my opinion, absolutely brilliant.

And if you're crazy, then so am I (but I'd say we're perfectly fine). Though here's some crazy: When I was in Seattle with a friend of mine, we stayed with her grandparents. To pass the time, she'd watch The Edukators on her laptop and I remember rolling my eyes because I far too wrapped up in Blue Spring and thus, I did not understand the appeal of Daniel.

Again, thank you ♥ They're two characters who have moved me in such a way that I have to do what I can for them. And, in turn, they've led me to my own original creations, for which I'm very grateful. Romero is another one of my inspirations. It can be hard to find others who appreciate him, especially if they can also grasp the social commentary of his films (and adore his non-zombie work).