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Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Two-Disc Special Edition)
$26.98
There are a few distinctively American artists -- Norman Mailer comes immediately to mind. And then there are many more pale imitators of European art that happen to be American, and are rewarded because of American chauvinism. Edward Albee falls into the latter camp. There's something powerful and authentic when Samuel Beckett and Albert Camus write about the meaningless and absurdity of the human condition but when Edward Albee writes there's something wildly immature and annoying.

Albee's first work "Zoo Story" which is a childish imitation of "Waiting for Godot" can be forgiven as exactly that: a childish imitation. But what are Albee's excuses for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?"

George (Richard Burton) is a middle-aged small-town college history professor who is married to the college president's daughter Martha (Elizabeth Taylor). Once full of promise and vitality George now resorts to alcohol and bitter violent fights with Martha to pass the time. One night they invite over a couple who are a younger, much more vibrant version of themselves -- and the two take this as an opportunity to reflect on the life they cursed themselves with.

Because Edward Albee is considered a genius and because "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf" is considered one of the greatest films of all time I searched for meaning and substance in the film, and after forty minutes I became desperately bored, began fast forwarding, and then eventually just gave up. There were moments when I did feel that the film was trying to say something but decided it wasn't true because the film didn't really develop that theme and that theme was really juvenile anyway -- I mean, would a serious playwright use for his masterwork the theme that marrying for money and position will only make you miserable?

In the end I could only conclude that this film is merely a visual projection of all the anxieties and phobias, self-loathing and narcissims -- in short, the collected mental masturbation -- of a playwright who just happens be homosexual and childish and depressed. The articulate protagonist is a stand-in for the playwright, someone so witty and luminous yet underappreciated by the world and trapped in an impossible situation with a hysterical wife. The wife Martha represents either the playwright's mother or just a generic impression of all women: violent and insane, selfish and self-indulgent, a whore and a witch.

Albee then takes this disjointed and incoherent worldview, and slaps on a flimsy and hackneyed plot, and puts it on stage -- and everyone calls it art and genius. So why do you hate yourself and the world so much, Mr. Albee, when life is this easy and wonderful?

To be fair this play was written almost half a century ago when psychology wasn't so developed. Back then they did not understand what was "co-dependency" and "bipoloar depression" and "borderline personality disorder" and writers could only re-create these things on paper from the rough sketches of their personal lives. But so what? Great writers are great because they are overly attuned into the peculiar nuances of the human condition: Shakespeare did not have to major in psychology to create the convincing and powerful psychological portraits of Hamlet and MacBeth and King Lear and Othello.

It is perhaps all too common to fear and to misunderstand something, and then quickly dismiss it as "crazy" or worse "genius." "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf" is in the lucky position to find itself labelled as "genius" by a society that fears and misunderstands it more than it appreciates and understands it.

Coconuts by Matisse Women's Virginia Tall Boot,Gunmetal,9 M US
$100.95
Elegant sophistication combines with rugged appeal in these beautifully-crafted Coconuts Virginia riding boots. Microsuede upper in a knee-high casual riding boot style with a round toe and contouring sock-line trim. A lightly distressed, crinkled finish adds rustic detail at the shaft. A scalloped riding-style collar features a smooth microsuede pull strap and polished metal button accent. Smooth lining and cushioning insole, traction outsole. 1 inch square heel.

Nike Virginia Cavaliers College 10" Inseam Orange Fly High Durasheen Shorts (XL=38-39)
$30.00
Virginia College Shorts The NCAA officially licensed Nike Virginia Cavaliers College 10" Inseam Orange Fly High Durasheen Shorts are made from 100% Polyester Durasheen with an athletic over-size fit and features a 10" inseam, an elastic waistband with a draw-cord, side pockets, a contrasting team color side panel design on both legs, an embroidered school logo on the left thigh, and a Nike Swoosh embroidery on the right leg.

Virginia High Back Swivel Bar Stool

Our quality US made tubular steel chrome bar stools with back rest enhance your college game room scene with comfort.Commercial quality steel and lifetime guaranteed swivel and comfortable padded seat cushion and back are an excellent addition to any game room.Wide seat provides extra comfort.Logo applied with reverse screen print under shiny vinyl so that logo will never wear off, crack, split or peel.A quality bar stool with your favorite team logo with a back rest for added comfort. Dimensions: Seat Height: 30", Seat Width: 14", Seat Thickness: 4", Base width: 21", Back Height 46". Made in USA.