Monthly Archives: May 2011

“Lawrence? Lawrence? What was History Channel thinking, Lawrence?”

As it appears I am among the hearty few–the bravest of the brave–who sat through all two hours of History Channel’s documentary about Gettysburg last night, a few comments/questions: 1. How did we–and by “we” I mean tens of thousands … Continue reading

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SRT Poll #7: Most Influential Southern Films

Please note: A pair of films, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and Steel Magnolias (1989), didn’t quite make the cut–apologies in advance to fans of Dolly Parton and Leatherface.

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The Edgefield Tradition: Manly Honor and Masked Murder in the Old South

The Edgefield Tradition: Manly Honor and Masked Murder in the Old South By James “Trae” Welborn III The day had been like any other, and distinguished itself only in its tameness.  Situated between “sale day” and “court day,” this day … Continue reading

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