Meeting the In-Laws
The Line Up When I first finished the wedding movies - before I decided to methodize the quarantine movie journey - I knew the next movie I wanted to watch…
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Wedding Movies
The Line UP My selection of Wedding movies proved to be one of the strongest feel-good lineups imaginable, and a great start to my quarantine journey. Almost any wedding movie…
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A Quarantine Movie Journey
It should surprise no one that I have spent many days watching movies, rain or shine. Sometimes I judge myself for staying in on sunny days, but I have just…
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Critique Expectations: Fly on the Wall Phase
My Motivators If you have reviewed my write-up on A Generous Approach to Critiques process, you already have a sense of my values as a critique moderator. In my experience…
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A Generous Approach to Critiques
Overview Values The critique method that will be covered in this article can be used to discuss the work of artists across many mediums including writing, filmmaking, fine art, installation,…
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He Done It: Toxic Masculinity & Film Noir
As evidence of persistent police violence dominates social media, it is time to reconsider the affordances we extend to law enforcement. While there is a growing awareness of the harm…
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Crafting the Retrospective Documentary
Creating a documentary can be an intimidating process, as it often feels as though a filmmaker must be an expert on a subject in order to cohesively document it. This…
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Horror of The Unheard: Race, Sex, and Class Power Dynamics in Gothic Media
Horror is one of film and literatures most polarizing genres. People either love, or hate consuming media that is intentionally aiming to strike fear and cause discomfort. When we struggle…
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The History of Border Culture through Visual Art
We are living in a historical period that is full of hostility towards immigrants, and the acceptance of caged and disappearing children. Humans beings are being labeled “illegal” for simply…
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Artificial Companionship: Human/AI Relationships in Film & Literature
As AI becomes more human like and increasingly present in our day to day life, we are approaching a point where the real life dynamics between AIs and humans begin…
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