DeLillo tells a tale reminiscent of our current planetary stagnation with the post-modern approach of an unreliable narrator, yet, he still manages to display the penetrating gaze of a true visionary.
From Fiona Apple to Wim Wenders to Edvard Munch, here's a few examples of art that's relevant (and maybe somewhat comforting) through this garbage fire of a time.
2020 saw the resurgence of the Dracula, the hall of fame monster who’s been adapted time and time again. And Claes Bang's portrayal has put fresh blood back into this century-old legend.
Is Evolution Attempting to Correct Post-Modern Mistakes with this “Trump” Era?… Ken Wilber Thinks So
Philosopher and writer, Ken Wilber, poses a unique theory on how Trump became president and how this current era of politics came to be.
Have we become too complacent to investigate the repercussions that our indifference (or willful ignorance) has on our modern liberties?
Initially panned by critics, John Steinbeck's 'East of Eden' is now considered a masterpiece. Is it the greatest novel ever written?
Sixty years ago, Aldous Huxley shared a utopic vision that might prove useful in light of present-day predicaments.
The latest magical fantasy to be picked up by Netflix follows the story of ‘The Witcher.’ And judging from the the source material, producers have a big world to play with and plenty of episodic tales to keep us enthralled.
"How to Be Invisible" is an alternative anthology of lyrics presented in the way they were meant to be read and analyzed, written by musical artist and all-around goddess...Kate Bush.
In 1972, journalist Hunter S. Thompson provided characteristically unique insight into why the Democrats lost the election against Nixon. In 2016, we learned that the DNC didn't learn from their past mistakes.
Paris is a city where art and trouble make perfect bedfellows. Here are a few notorious artists who have called the City of Lights home.
Journey into the life of Captain Phasma and discover how she represents the evolution of the beloved Star Wars franchise. On screen (December 2015) we were only given a taste of her personality, her potential within the franchise. However, like many Star Wars fans, I was left wanting more… Captain Phasma! Discover how a character who appears in Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens for less than five minutes is shaking up the Star Wars culture! What can we expect from Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi?
It’s impossible to read 'The Plague' from the vantage point of 2021 without seeing the stark similarities between Camus’ imagined affliction and our all-too-real pandemic, and not merely in terms of sickness. It’s a matter of Nazis, too.
In 1944, W. Somerset Maugham's 'The Razor's Edge' portrayed a lifestyle that is strikingly similar to the modern "digital nomad." Here's what today's traveler can learn from its protagonist.
One major difference between 'The Handmaid’s Tale' and its progeny involves the nature of the plot and tone. If 'The Handmaid’s Tale' was a warning, 'The Testaments' is a call to revolution.
It would be reasonable to assume that Crichton was a serious purveyor of hard science—and he was. But when you read his non-fiction book 'Travels', you learn that he was, in fact, something of a mystical oddball at the same time.
When the ban on Henry Miller's 'Tropic of Cancer' was ended in 1964 it was hailed as a victory against censorship. How would progressives view his "obscene" work today?
Bestselling journalist Michael Pollan heralds the new psychedelic revolution, and the benefits it might bring.
Why would any publisher fail to bring this romance author, one of the first to ever receive a multi-million dollar contract, back into the light?
Like few pop culture phenomena of another era, 'The Sopranos' is having a moment in 2019, in conjunction with its 20th anniversary.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the first thing that comes to mind when many think of shared universes, but this style of world-building dates back to much earlier.
Harry's story is finished, but 'Potterless' is telling the tale of a twenty-something year old dude reading Harry Potter for the first time...
Finally, A Series of Unfortunate Events gets the dismal treatment it deserves.
Art has a predictive power that can be astoundingly precise, and sometimes we ignore its forecasts to our own peril.
