Arts
Why the Oscars Are Lacking Cross-Cultural Representation and Need Change
At center stage of film, the Oscars lack in representing numerous demographics, but especially that of cross-cultural individuals. LACKING VIEWERSHIP In recent years, the viewership of the Oscars has been dwindling. The glitz and glamour from the red carpet can […]
Chatting With the Amazing Team that Made the Transnational Cult Hit ‘Lumpia with a Vengeance’
Joining the line of crowdfunded independent film hits like Jeremy Saulnier’s “Ruin” (2013), Spike Lee’s “Da Sweet Blood of Jesus” (2014), “David Lynch: The Art Life” (2016) and “Zombie Hunter” (2013) starring Danny Trejo is “Lumpia with A Vengeance” (2020). […]
‘Brahmastra: Part One — Shiva’ And How It Highlights Indian Culture
In this edition, we’re going to look at “Brahmastra: Part One — Shiva,” a film that may not have hit your radar and is now available on streaming services. It’s a sweeping, nearly three-hour love story that educates you on […]
Logic On the Powerful Steps He Took to Expand His Musical Horizons – Part 2 of 2
In Part 1, we looked at the origins of rapper and hip hop artist Logic. In this part, we look at how his music has evolved. Hip hop artist Logic has made many changes throughout his music and brought in […]
Logic the Rapper On Learning How to Survive to Strive Against the System (Part 1 of 2)
BACKGROUND Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, also known as the Logic the rapper, is a Maryland, U.S.A. native from the suburbs of the West Deer Park neighborhood in Gaithersburg. He attended Gaithersburg High School. Half African-American and Caucasian, Logic came […]
Sentiments in South Korean Art Speak to the World
Art is a language, an instrument of knowledge, an instrument of communication. Jean Dubuffet (1983) As is apparent through the global rise of Korean Pop, BBQ and dramas, South Korea is a mass producer of addictive consumable media. As more […]
Michael Stipe: His Entrance Into the Visual Arts World
Who is Michael Stipe? Popularly known for being the lead vocalist of the band R.E.M., Michael Stipe in general is an artist at heart. After R.E.M. broke up, Stipe turned to work on his visual art, continuing a passion from […]
Anita Sanchez On What It Means To Be ‘Indigenous’
For Aztec and Mexican-American bestselling author Anita Sanchez, the term “indigenous” has a lot of meanings. “Anthropologically, we are all indigenous, because to be indigenous means to be of the earth, the water, all the animals, the minerals, but we’re […]
