14 Sep ’12 If you found the title intriguing you should probably check out the video. Not all productions are equal, and certainly not all are meant for a wide audience. This feature titled Flying Lotus: until the quiet comes is a collection of images and sounds that are sure to captivate. A few days ago a friend introduced me to this production, which already seems to be catching the attention of audiences. Running for only 3:50 the clip is not only captivating but emotionally driven. Without blatant lyrics Read more [...]

7 Jul ’12   What if your art caused people pain? What if your masterpiece caused catastrophes? What if every brushstroke, every note, every word you created was a contribution to the misery of others?  Would you keep doing your art? Or would you put it all down for the sake of your fellow man? How could you justify your work when you know it is directly correlated to making the world a scarier place to live? While these may be distant and unlikely hypothetical for most other artists, as no Read more [...]

26 Jun ’12 If there was a film out there starring both Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio, would you watch it? I know I would! Well, luckily such thing does exist. What's Eating Gilbert Grape is a 1993 production from Paramount Pictures, based on a novel by Peter Hedges, which was largely overlooked. I bypassed this DVD numerous times, looking for the newest Hollywood productions at the city library. I've even picked it up a few times, only to put it right back. I would have to say, the most discouraging aspect Read more [...]