The documentary “The Art of Making It” clearly outlines the current power structure in the American art world and presents the views of young artists seeking survival outside the mainstream. The large galleries are currently in the driver’s seat and for many artists being carried by a mega gallery is a mark of success. 50Continue reading “RKS Film: “The Art of Making It”: The Power Structure in the Art World”
Author Archives: Robert K Stephen (CSW)
RKS Film: “Arranged Marriage”: No Simple Generalizations with “Arranged Marriage”
The film “Arranged Marriage” is not easily categorized into a specific genre of film. It shifts from genre to genre which may leave a viewer initially to say, “What the hell is going on here?” Not in an annoying or frustrating manner because the genre switch is creative and quite frankly at times amusing. ButContinue reading “RKS Film: “Arranged Marriage”: No Simple Generalizations with “Arranged Marriage””
“Virus # 26” : Director’s Cut : Chapter 15 “Lessons Learnt from the COVIDs: Obedience and Fear”
One of the best ways to control a population is through fear and it is even better when it involves their life. Stalin had executions and Siberia. Mao and Pol Pot had re-education camps. Canada had the residential school system. In this case the cause of your death if you were not obedient was soldContinue reading ““Virus # 26” : Director’s Cut : Chapter 15 “Lessons Learnt from the COVIDs: Obedience and Fear””
“Travels to a Different Time ” : 11August2000: Epidavros, Greece: Ancient Theatre of Epidavros and Bandit French and Dutch Campers
After breakfast took a 35-minute bus trip to the ancient theatre of Epidavros. Very dry country and up and down hills with pine forest throughout. There are roadside memorials to those killed on the road. A little shrine with pictures of the deceased and a candle that can be lit along with flowers. Nothing newContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time ” : 11August2000: Epidavros, Greece: Ancient Theatre of Epidavros and Bandit French and Dutch Campers”
RKS Literature: Passage of the Day: Richard Brautigan’s “A Confederate General from Big Sur”
“The dinner we had that evening was not very good. Some salad made from greens and jack mackerel. The fellow who owned the place had brought the jack mackerel for the cats that hung out there, but the cats wouldn’t eat it. The stuff was so bad that they would sooner go hungry. And theyContinue reading “RKS Literature: Passage of the Day: Richard Brautigan’s “A Confederate General from Big Sur””
RKS Wine: A Couple of Borsao Wines from Campo de Borja
Robert Parker wrote in 2016, “My favourite value winery not only in Spain, but in the world, is Bodegas Borsao in the up-and-coming appellation of Campo de Borja.” Well that was 6 years ago and no doubt he has found a new favourite value winery since then. Such is the life of wine where nothingContinue reading “RKS Wine: A Couple of Borsao Wines from Campo de Borja”
RKS Film: “We Are Living Things”: Dazed and Confused
Was “Dazed and Confused” a Led Zeppelin song? It just may describe my mental state after watching “We Are Living Things”. This state could be attributed to a meaty film justly capable of being interpreted in many ways or a poorly made film lacking artistic cohesion. For “We Are Living Things” I go with theContinue reading “RKS Film: “We Are Living Things”: Dazed and Confused”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 9August2000: Epidavros, Greece: On the Flying Dolphin: Partying Until 2 a.m.
Woke up early and left Hotel Stanley in Athens to Piraeus to catch the hydrofoil Flying Dolphin to Epidavros. A very raunchy and decrepit taxi driver ripped me off “accidentally” taking me to the wrong dock. Finally reached the right dock and cursed the crook just making the boat. The boat is more like aContinue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 9August2000: Epidavros, Greece: On the Flying Dolphin: Partying Until 2 a.m.”
“Travels to a Different Time” : 7August2000: Athens, Greece: Mount Lycabettus and Kolonaki the District to Be In!
Monday is a slow museum day and attraction wise in Athens as many are closed. Got in the mood with a late breakfast. Fried eggs replaced by scrambled eggs and cinnamon buns replaced croissants. The dining room at the Hotel Stanley is huge but as breakfast was late the tour groups from Canada, USA, Spain,Continue reading ““Travels to a Different Time” : 7August2000: Athens, Greece: Mount Lycabettus and Kolonaki the District to Be In!”
RKS Film: “River Road”: Plot Line Uplifted by Supporting Actors…Really Uplifted!
“River Road” presents the viewer with arguably somewhat of a stale storyline but am I corrupted for having been around since the days of Woodstock? Drugs and musical fame and fortune shattered or altered negatively by drugs is nothing new in real life and in film. Gene Kruppa with Mary Jane. Billie Holiday and NatContinue reading “RKS Film: “River Road”: Plot Line Uplifted by Supporting Actors…Really Uplifted!”
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