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The Transfiguration of John Fahey - Nothing Primitive Around Here | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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The Transfiguration of John Fahey – Nothing Primitive Around Here

Ljubinko Zivkovic

Whether John Fahey intentionally shied away from 'success' is a debatable thing, he himself, in one of his famous quotes said - “from a social perspective, I am looking for friends, not acolytes.” But his musical, visual, verbal, and even eccentric legacy remain, as they should be.

On its 20th anniversary, 'Bigger, Longer & Uncut' Remains South Park's Greatest Achievement | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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On its 20th anniversary, ‘Bigger, Longer & Uncut’ Remains South Park’s Greatest Achievement

With the 20th Anniversary upon us, we take a look back at the unlikely, and often unsung, brilliance of 'South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut', and why it still holds as the series' peak.

Scared of Our Own Shadow: 'Groundhog Day' Is a Sneaky Discourse on Buddhism | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Scared of Our Own Shadow: ‘Groundhog Day’ Is a Sneaky Discourse on Buddhism

There's a lot more going on in 'Groundhog Day' than you might expect...

Re-assessing 'American Beauty' on its 20th Anniversary | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Re-assessing ‘American Beauty’ On Its 20th Anniversary

1999 was a special time for movies and 'American Beauty' is one whose reputation has waxed and waned over time, as has my impression of it as I’ve re-watched it over the years. But there are several reasons 'American Beauty' isn’t a fun movie to think about these days.

The Return of Rage: The Influences and Influence of Rage Against the Machine | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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The Return of Rage: The Influences and Influence of Rage Against the Machine

With Rage Against the Machine finally reuniting in 2020, now is a good time to look at a few of their influences as well as the impact their politically charged music has had.

Moondog - Takin’ It To The Streets | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Moondog – Takin’ It To The Streets

Ljubinko Zivkovic

Just who was this blind, six-foot tall composer, musician, instrument inventor who dressed in homemade Viking garb and went under the name of Moondog?

A Serious Mourning In Sports: The Legend of the Black Mamba | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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A Serious Mourning In Sports: The Legend of the Black Mamba

The impact that this player has had on the game, the media, and the entertainment industry is not measurable with words or numbers.

Two Decades of Watching the Wheels: 'Wonder Boys' Turns 20 | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Two Decades of Watching the Wheels: ‘Wonder Boys’ Turns 20

Hollywood doesn't come out with many literary comedies anymore, or films that center around the extracurricular adventures of middle-aged professors, but it did both back in February of 2000 with 'Wonder Boys.' A film criminally overlooked by moviegoers.

Bill Withers, recently passed, was an 'everyman' who's music reached so many | News | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Bill Withers, recently passed, was an ‘everyman’ who’s music reached so many

Bill Withers was a classic embodiment of a true, unadulterated musical genius, not just because of timeless hits, but also because they came from a man with a stutter and no musical education whatsoever.

30 Years Ago: Rewatching Time Warner's Super-Weird 1990 Earth Day Special | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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30 Years Ago: Rewatching Time Warner’s Super-Weird 1990 Earth Day Special

On Earth Day 30 years ago there was a star-studded prime time special known as 'The Earth Day Special.' It was weird as hell, full of big name celebrities, and even bigger levels of cringe, but, it’s indisputable that we’d all be in a better spot right now if we’d listened Bette Midler.

Yippie Kay Yay... With a Friend: 'Die Hard With a Vengeance' at 25 | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Yippie Kay Yay… With a Friend: ‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ at 25

Seven years after the first 'Die Hard' - and 25 years ago this month - came 'Die Hard With a Vengeance', a major departure from its usual formula and by far the best of the franchise's four sequels.

Isolation on Film: How 'Jaws', 'The Shining', and 'The Thing' Make You Feel Alone | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Isolation on Film: How ‘Jaws’, ‘The Shining’, and ‘The Thing’ Make You Feel Alone

In an age of isolation, what can we learn about solitude from a few of our greatest movies?

Richard Linklater: A Self-taught Filmmaker Who Defied the Hollywood System | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Richard Linklater: A Self-taught Filmmaker Who Defied the Hollywood System

Francesca Escarraga

Meet Richard Linklater, a man who defied industry norms and became a pioneer in independent and low-budget filmmaking, telling stories that focus on eccentric characters and his real-life experiences.

The Grateful Dead - Very Grateful, But Not Dead Yet | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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The Grateful Dead – Very Grateful, But Not Dead Yet

Ljubinko Zivkovic

Let's take a look back at the Grateful Dead; the band with one of the greatest legends, legacies, and possibly the largest recorded catalog in rock history.

RIP: The Devil in Daniel Johnston Finally Sleeps | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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RIP: The Devil in Daniel Johnston Finally Sleeps

One-of-a-kind songwriter, artist, and cult icon Daniel Johnston has died at the age of 58. Let's take a look at his extraordinary life story.

"They Just Wanted To Watch The Money": 'Quiz Show' at 25 | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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“They Just Wanted To Watch The Money”: ‘Quiz Show’ at 25

'Quiz Show' is an all-around triumph of filmmaking, and by far the best film Robert Redford has ever directed, and would likely be remembered more fondly if it didn't run into the buzzsaw that was 'Forrest Gump'/'Pulp Fiction' of that same year.

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

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

Francesca Escarraga

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.

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The Long Road to Bong Joon-ho’s Magnum Opus, ‘Parasite’

Widely regarded as a nearly flawless film, 'Parasite' (2019) by South Korean director Bong Joon-ho has become an international cinematic sensation, but it wasn't an easy road for Bong Joon-ho to get here.

'Ski Patrol' at 30: Slobs vs. Snobs in the Snow | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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‘Ski Patrol’ at 30: Slobs vs. Snobs in the Snow

'Ski Patrol' was released 30 years ago last month and while it's considerably dated in many ways, it remains a screamingly funny movie - granted you love physical gags and nutshots.

Godspeed, Unsubs: 'Criminal Minds' Signs Off | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Godspeed, Unsubs: ‘Criminal Minds’ Signs Off

The CBS crime drama series, created all the way back in 2005, officially signed off for good last Wednesday, and much like the multiple 'Law & Order' series out there, they figured out a formula that contributed to the show's unusual longevity.

50+ Years of Neil Young: What Artists Can Learn from the Godfather of Grunge | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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50+ Years of Neil Young: What Artists Can Learn from the Godfather of Grunge

Neil Young is a paragon of artistic output and integrity. Few artists of any medium have maintained such a consistent rate of production for so many years. So let’s take a look at what artists can learn from his example.

Steely Dan - What’s In A Word? | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Steely Dan – What’s In A Word?

Ljubinko Zivkovic

When thinking about prolific songwriters that utilized cryptic, often puzzling use of words and meanings, few compare to the songwriting duo Steely Dan. The many interpretations of their lyrics has taken on a life of its own.

Queensrÿche's "Empire": The Heavy Metal Song that Argued for More Police Spending | Features | LIVING LIFE FEARLESS

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Queensrÿche’s “Empire”: The Heavy Metal Song that Argued for More Police Spending

“Empire” is the sort of hamfisted political statement that wasn’t exactly a rare thing in the popular music of the early 1990s. It's a political statement that is, needless to say, somewhat at odds with the current moment.

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The Whole Earth Catalog, Stewart Brand, and Times for Re-invention

Ljubinko Zivkovic

There have been very few men who have helped shaped modern thinking like Stewart Brand. From coining the phrase "personal computer" to essentially inventing the blogoshpere long before there was such thing as a blog, Brand is the poster boy for the "freethought" '60s.

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