Tag: films

How to keep busy in this time of isolation

Photo courtesy of NBC, Wikipedia It is important to remain inside and comply with social distancing policies to help curb the spread of COVID-19. Here are some books, TV shows, films, podcasts and music to listen to as you do so. Books  “Good Omens” by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett “Good […]

Stars make history at the 90th Academy Awards

Photo courtesy of Michael Key, Wikipedia Stars gathered in Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre for the 90th Academy Awards ceremony to honor the best films released throughout 2017. Many directors and creators broke records this year, with the most significant being Jordan Peele, who became the first African American writer to […]

Nostalgia in Creative Arts Promotes Lack of Originality

Discussions on artistic pursuits, or the prevalence of clichés in popular culture, are often met with eye rolls toward the person complaining. Likewise, a person who speaks out against Hollywood film remakes is often pictured as a snobby aspiring artist who wears a beret and sits in a café. However, […]