“Velvet Buzzsaw” is the newest film from the writer and director of “Nightcrawler,” Dan Gilroy. It debuted on Netflix on February 1st and it centers around a group of art world colleagues as they discover the work of a recently deceased outsider artist. That is the very brief, no spoilers description of a film that […]
Read more "Velvet Buzzsaw"“Isle of Dogs” is a stop-motion animated film by Wes Anderson that was released earlier this year. In addition to having a thoughtful and moving story that explores the quintessential human-dog relationship, the puppetry used in the stop-motion process is astounding. I strongly recommend watching all the “making of” documentaries included with the film. You […]
Read more "Isle of Dogs"This morning I dropped off my paintings at the Orlando Museum of Art for inclusion in tonight’s 1st Thursdays art party. I am so excited to be participating in an art event that celebrates the fandoms associated with science fiction, fantasy, anime, video games and all aspects of nerd culture. My own personal tastes in […]
Read more "A Nerdy Night of Art"Director Milos Forman passed away on Friday, April 13th and I am still mourning this great loss. “Amadeus” is easily one of my Top 10 favorite films of all time and for me it resonates on both a creative and human level. “Amadeus” is really a study in paradox and the contradictions between absolutes. Talent […]
Read more "Amadeus"I’m in the midst of writing and producing a lecture on Vincent van Gogh that will debut at the Winter Garden Art Association in Winter Garden, FL this September. “The Legacy of Vincent van Gogh” will discuss not only his biography and artwork, but also how we in the 21st century are reevaluating our perception […]
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