The Lobster Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos Written by: Yorgos Lanthimos and Efthimis Filippou Reviewed by Wanda Waterman “Humankind struggles with collective powers for its freedom, the individual struggles with dehumanization for the possession of his soul.” ~Saul Bellow Have … Continue reading Speculating on the Dystopian Aftermath of an Overly Sexualised Culture
Just before the release of their album, Transgressions Acoustic, Jake Smith of Lakes of Canada was kind enough to talk to the Mindful Bard about the album, Margaret Atwood, Leonard Cohen, and the creative process. You can find the gist … Continue reading The Lakes of Canada Interview
“We thank you, we really do, for trying to help us find meaning in our latest calamity. You may be right, but here on the ground it doesn’t feel like liberalism has failed us. It feels more like the bullies have taken over the school.” Continue reading An Open Letter to Russell Brand: It’s Like They’ve Locked the School Librarian in a Closet and Are Burning All the Books While Laughing Like Demons in the Firelight
“I get this coffee called ‘Death Wish.’ No joke— it keeps you awake! I only drink that specific coffee when I write. That coffee is something.” ~ Goldwyn Thandrayen Continue reading The Goldwyn Thandrayen Interview
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