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'Beats': Up Close and Personal with Brian Welsh and Steven Soderbergh | Hype | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

‘Beats’: Up Close and Personal with Brian Welsh and Steven Soderbergh

We got a front-row seat to an exclusive interview with Director Brian Welsh and Executive Producer Steven Soderbergh, as they talk about their latest film, 'Beats,' give tips to young aspiring filmmakers, share their thoughts on the future of the indie cinema, and more. Read More

Creating Art That Matters in the Time of Isolation | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Creating Art That Matters in the Time of Isolation

While there are no two ways of coping during difficult times, we could learn a thing or two from artists who thrived in solitude and fortuitously produced their magnum opuses. Read More

Riding the Korean Wave: How K-dramas Became an International Sensation | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Riding the Korean Wave: How K-dramas Became an International Sensation

I couldn't help but notice the latest craze for Netflix's 'Crash Landing on You', and as someone who has never developed an interest in K-dramas, I was eager to find out how and why this Korean wave of culture has stolen hearts. Read More

'2030': Interview with Johnny Boston | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

‘2030’: Interview with Johnny Boston

Fresh from the release of his transhumanist documentary, 2030, Johnny Boston gave us some insight into how the documentary came to be. Read More

Uncharted Territory: VR Reunites the Deceased with Those they Left Behind | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Uncharted Territory: VR Reunites the Deceased with Those they Left Behind

There is neither rhyme nor reason when it comes to losing a loved one. But, what if you got a second chance to reunite with them, would you take it? Read More

Having A Seat at the Table: Directors Roundtable 2020 | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Having A Seat at the Table: Directors Roundtable 2020

What better way to cap off the most eventful time of the year in the entertainment capital of the world than to get a front row seat to a discussion with Martin Scorsese, Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig, Lulu Wang, Todd Phillips, and Fernando Meirelles. Read More

'By the Grace of God': Bringing Truth to Light | Opinions | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

‘By the Grace of God’: Bringing Truth to Light

Based on true accounts, award-winning director/screenwriter François Ozon took the time to accurately depict the horrific consequences that victims of sexual abuse have to deal with their entire lives. Read More

‘Away’ is a Beautifully Animated Film About Finding Your Way Back Home | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

‘Away’ is a Beautifully Animated Film About Finding Your Way Back Home

'Away' is the brainchild of award-winning Latvian animator, Gints Zilbalodis, and while this is his directorial feature debut, he has demonstrated sophistication and proficiency in the craft of storytelling and animation. Read More

Writing to Leave a Legacy of Kindness: Interview with Jason Wright | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Writing to Leave a Legacy of Kindness: Interview with Jason Wright

Fresh from the release of his adapted film, 'Christmas Jars', writer Jason Wright gave us some insight into the process of developing it, the inspiration behind the story, and what's next. Read More

The Hidden Gems of Independent Cinema: Safdie Brothers | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

The Hidden Gems of Independent Cinema: Safdie Brothers

Before highly anticipated film, 'Uncut Gems', takes the world by storm in December, get to know the madly talented brothers who have everyone in town talking – from Robert Pattinson to Adam Sandler to Martin Scorsese. Read More

How Amazon Studios Pioneered A New Generation of Independent Filmmakers

Francesca Escarraga·

How Amazon Studios Pioneered A New Generation of Independent Filmmakers

Amazon Studios' audacious and innovative concept of putting the power in the hands of filmmakers to personally manage the way their content or material is handled and distributed is truly a breakthrough in the industry particularly at the peak of the digital age. Read More

Why the Endless Pitching of Tent-Pole Films in Hollywood is a Necessary Evil | Opinions | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Why the Endless Pitching of Tent-Pole Films in Hollywood is a Necessary Evil

Do you ever find yourself shaking your head at seeing the same saga of films on the big screens again and again? Why do studios keep reviving classic stories or even prolonging franchises that no longer serve the story? Read More

Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat: A Throwback to the Notorious Rave Culture of the ‘90s | Opinions | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat: A Throwback to the Notorious Rave Culture of the ‘90s

As a proud ‘90s kid, 'Beats' took me back to the glorious days of EDM when attending rave parties and festivals was a rite of passage to adulthood. Read More

Psychocinematics: How Films Shape Our Cognition, Behavior, and Emotions | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Psychocinematics: How Films Shape Our Cognition, Behavior, and Emotions

The study of film and its effect on human development has been a hotly debated and ever-growing field over the years, but it was Arthur P. Shimamra who coined the term "psychocinematics" to examine the way films affect our mental processes. Read More

Coronavirus' Crippling Impact on the Entertainment Industry | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Coronavirus’ Crippling Impact on the Entertainment Industry

The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the entertainment industry in particular - from canceled festivals, to empty theaters, to indefinite delays that have cost the industry billions and counting. But, there could be a silver lining for some... Read More

Playing God: Did Futurist FM-2030 Crack the Code to Immortality? | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Playing God: Did Futurist FM-2030 Crack the Code to Immortality?

'2030' is a thought-provoking and enlightening narrative that explores the unconventional, liberal, and scientific approach to the fate of our existence, as Johnny Boston documents the first attempt to reanimate FM-2030’s cryogenically preserved brain. Read More

Your Hollywood Dreams Are Now in the Hands of A.I., but It's Not Time to Panic... Yet | Opinions | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Your Hollywood Dreams Are Now in the Hands of A.I., but It’s Not Time to Panic… Yet

Warner Bros. just became the first, among the major studios, to turn towards Cinelytic and their artifical intelligence programming to help in the greenlighting of projects; and while this can be a scary sign of things to come, it's not time for creatives to panic just yet. Read More

From Mumblecore to Mainstream: A Look into Greta Gerwig’s Path to Stardom | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

From Mumblecore to Mainstream: A Look into Greta Gerwig’s Path to Stardom

There’s not a better or more deserving woman in Hollywood who personifies #girlboss and #lifegoals other than triple threat director, writer, and actress, Greta Gerwig. Read More

'Give Me Liberty': Forging Your Own Path to Liberty as an Outcast in Modern America | Opinions | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

‘Give Me Liberty’: Forging Your Own Path to Liberty as an Outcast in Modern America

This heartwarming, witty, and introspective dark comedy takes a spin on a road movie – taking you on a wild ride that depicts life in all its glory. Read More

'Christmas Jars': Interview with Jeni Ross | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

‘Christmas Jars’: Interview with Jeni Ross

Fresh from the release of 'Christmas Jars', actor Jeni Ross gave us some insight into the process of preparing for the role. Read More

Unwrapping the Spectacle Behind the 'Christmas Jars' | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Unwrapping the Spectacle Behind the ‘Christmas Jars’

Aside from the forgivable sappy dialogues expected of this genre, the film delivered in putting a spin on a run-of-the-mill holiday flick, and most importantly, they did justice to a young female protagonist by letting her grow from her struggles. Read More

The Emergence of Social Impact Entertainment and Its Importance | Opinions | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

The Emergence of Social Impact Entertainment and Its Importance

Social Impact Entertainment (SIE) has been the talk of the town lately, thanks in large part to industry leaders like Teri Schwartz and Jeff Skoll. And that's a very good thing. Read More

Double Trouble: The Brothers Who Made the World Feel Nostalgic | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Double Trouble: The Brothers Who Made the World Feel Nostalgic

It’s interesting how much we know about 'Stranger Things' by heart but so little, or not at all, about the creative geniuses who birthed this incredible dimension. Read More

Immersing the Audience in the Psychology of the Protagonist: Interview with Tonia Mishiali | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

Francesca Escarraga·

Immersing the Audience in the Psychology of the Protagonist: Interview with Tonia Mishiali

Fresh from the premiere of her feature debut, 'Pause', indie filmmaker Tonia Mishiali gave us some insight into the process of developing it. Read More