These movies are so bad, they’re like a car crash littered across your eyeballs. But you still find yourself sitting in an armchair, mouth agape, eyes glued to the screen thinking, “Why am I here? How has my life come to this? Wait, I wanna see the end.” The Happening Never heard of it? Exactly. …
Note: To be differentiated from someone who rapid-fire tweets or makes lists in their red moleskin journal. Be poverty stricken: If a life of poverty is not for you, stop your writing pursuits now. In fact, stop reading now. I don’t want you to do anything stupid. Live in your head: Spend days wandering around …
The Young Man came to the Old Man seeking counsel. I broke something, Old Man. How badly is it broken? It’s in a million little pieces. I’m afraid I can’t help you. Why? There’s nothing you can do. Why? It can’t be fixed. Why? It’s broken beyond repair. It’s in a million little pieces. James …
The Emerging Writers’ Festival is almost here! This May, the festival will oversee more than 50 events and 200 diverse artists and writers in an 11 day program. Check out the calendar of events! The EWF is accessible to anyone interested in learning about the craft and the business, whether you’re an artist, writer, somebody trying to … Continue reading »
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On Thursday, renowned film critic and Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist, Roger Ebert, passed away age 70 after a long battle with cancer. As a movie reviewer for the Chicago Sun-Times for 46 years, his influential legacy is undeniable thanks to his personal, occasionally cutting and always absorbing criticism. Even Twitter is aflutter with reminiscences and gratitude from the … Continue reading »
What does Argo’s win really mean? Considering last year’s sweep for The Artist, I don’t think it’s too bold to say that Hollywood loves films about itself. I can’t help but question an Academy that encourages film selections of comparative mediocrity that fail the ultimate test of time. In recent years, how many times have you … Continue reading »
I read The Hunger Games in a day and a half. I’m twenty-two years old and I can’t remember the last time I stayed up past midnight in order to finish a book discounting Harry Potter. I’ve read it twice before and had to read it again for a writing class, but had forgotten it’s … Continue reading »
“Awarding the people who live in the moment, The noble who write and capture the best in life, The bold who reminded us what really mattered – Savoring the experience of quality time.” Repost quote: Check Speech: Check * Clears throat* Well, I’d just like to say this is a huge honour. I’d like to … Continue reading »
