Genius and suffering often go hand in hand, with great figures like Nikola Tesla and Beethoven having struggled with mental illness. Being so astute of mind means a heightened awareness of all…
Tag: Artist
Fahadh Faasil is a name that has steadily but surely gained traction in Hindi-speaking film audiences. Despite being an undisputed star in the South film industry, Faasil has come across as a…
“I’m not gonna be polite. And f**k these people! I want it [my art] to be courageous; there’s no expression in that [art] other than being silent,” answers David Michael Wojnarowicz (voy-nah-ROH-vich)…
Amalia Ulman’s “El Planeta” plays out like the mid-90’s American Indies that featured television-like screen transitions. It is not just a mere throwback but also a way to announce that Ulman is…
Jim Jarmusch’s Paterson is a challenging film to watch. With little happening in terms of macro-level plot points and major build-ups, it transforms commonplace existence into the extraordinary by reinforcing the profundity of ordinary life.…
Ethan Hawke has always been a face of Indie cinema, particularly because of his collaborations with the directors like Richard Linklater. As a result, John Cassavetes is an inevitable influence on him,…
