Literary Journals Need a #MeToo Moment
Lately, I’ve been reading through elite literary journals, and I have to say I’m disappointed. Thanks to #MeToo, Hollywood had … Continue reading Literary Journals Need a #MeToo Moment
Category: Art
How to Take a Critique
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of whining on Twitter from authors. Someone left a bad review of their book … Continue reading How to Take a Critique
Bergman’s Female Characters
When I first viewed Ingmar Bergman’s THE SEVENTH SEAL, I knew I had discovered one of my favorite filmmakers. Now, working … Continue reading Bergman’s Female Characters
“I Am Not an Easy Man” – More Anthropology Than Art
“I Am Not an Easy Man” (Je Ne Suis Pas Un Homme Facile) is a film I shouldn’t like—but do. Netflix’s … Continue reading “I Am Not an Easy Man” – More Anthropology Than Art
The Androgynous Genius of David Bowie
Growing up Mormon in the 1980s, I didn’t experience much pop culture beyond Rainbow Brite and E.T. But in 1988, … Continue reading The Androgynous Genius of David Bowie
Why I Attended the DIY Academy of Art Instead of an MFA
Becoming an artist can be expensive. If you go for an MFA, that can easily be upwards of $30,000. If … Continue reading Why I Attended the DIY Academy of Art Instead of an MFA
Perfectionism, The God of Destruction
I never understood before. As a writer, I’ve always been comfortable with drafting and revising and getting shit down on … Continue reading Perfectionism, The God of Destruction
