Ready 2 Retro | Elf: 20 Years of Spreading Christmas Cheer
Despite the many holiday movies and all their witty quotes and sayings, IMHO there is one that triumphs over all… Elf (2003).
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Exhibit Review | Basquiat : KING PLEASURE
“Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure” is more than an art exhibit; it is a journey through the life of a remarkable artist whose vision transcended the boundaries of his time.”
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Ready 2 Retro | Power Rangers 30 Years Later
If you had a pulse and were under the age of eleven in 1993, the Power Rangers consumed your life. From light up sneakers, fruit snacks, school supplies, to even shaving kits for kids (yes, for whatever reason these were popular with 90’s kids)…
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Joseph Rastovich | The Value of Public Art
Many people think the purpose of art is to be beautiful, and while aesthetics are important, I also contend the purpose of art has a deeper value. Art is here to encourage discourse and exploration of our own understandings. Art can interact with abstract elements like gravity and space like nothing else.
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Film Review | La Passion de Dodin Bouffant / The Taste of Things
Inside a kitchen
Perfect light, scenography, humble appreciation and respect for the kitchen; poetically working in wonderful symmetry, grace, civility, devotion and love.
Based in Paris | Bamyan, A Parisian Boutique’s Autumn-Winter 2023 Collection
I fully enjoyed my Bamyan visit. As I approached Bamyan Boutique, 72, and Showroom at number 51 rue Saint-Louis-en-l’Île, on a tranquil late-morning Tuesday, I floated on the feeling.
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Book Review | Waiting to be Arrested at Night by Tahir Hamut Izgil
Tahir closes his narrative with a reflections,”We are finally free, but those we love the most are suffering still, left behind in that tortured land. Each time we think of them, we burn with guilt. We will see those dear ones only in our dreams.”
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Media Review | Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur
Overall, Dear Mama offers a rich and compelling portrayal of Tupac’s life, showcasing his artistic genius, the influences that molded him, and the profound impact he continues to have on music and culture. Whether you’re a fan or seeking to learn more about this iconic figure, this documentary is a must-watch.
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Film Festivals | Black August Film Festival Sophomore Year Opens in Pasadena, CA
The festival brings focus to justice movements that are current as well as from throughout history, movements from around the world and nationally, as well highlights media that has been produced locally that activity champions reform for the local Pasadena Police Department and also offers support to budding film-makers here in Pasadena, with the Pasadena African-American Film Foundation.
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Hollywood Walk of Fame | Tupac Shakur’s Legacy Honored
Shakur’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a fitting tribute to his life and his work. It is a reminder of his impact on popular culture, and it is a testament to his lasting legacy.
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Film Review | Till, Starring Danielle Deadwyler and Jalyn Hall
Being ignorant of Emmett’s experience, I was horrified by the story. It overfilled my senses with the global collective of the beyond-painful memories of the historical records of oppression and abuses perpetrated by humans. It easily could have pushed me into a ‘useless emotional state,’ yet I was surprisingly and thankfully impressed by the film’s excellence as an art form.
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Public Enemy | The Lasting Impact on a Kid from Ohio
Over the past three decades, I have remained an ardent fan, attending their live shows whenever my schedule allows. Public Enemy was, and is, more than just a rap group; they were the guides of my personal musical journey. They ignited my political consciousness and left a lasting impact that resonates in my life today – just as their beats once reverberated through my headphones in my high school bedroom.
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