Kaya Blocksage (as the soon-to-be Bride)
Barbara Probst (as the Escort)
From the short film, “Bachelorette Party”
BETWEEN ME & YOU (2021)
[+] LGBTQ 🏳️🌈
Back in 1980, two French philosophers named Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari came up with a notion they called rhizomatic thinking, or rhizomatic learning.
A rhizome is a root system. Unlike a tree that grows from a central trunk by branching into smaller and smaller divisions, a rhizome expands laterally, equally. There’s no primary source, no hierarchy; you can enter the rhizome at any point and go from there to any and all other points through an interconnected, nonlinear network.
What does this have to do with writing?
A lot.
A rhizomatic perspective helps us find our way through forced-choice questions like:
Are you a plotter or a pants-er? Is it better to write your story from beginning to end, or to write the core scenes first? Should you start from stakes, motive, goal, or arc-of-change?
If you think of a novel as a rhizome, you can say yes to all these options. You can enter the world of the novel wherever you like, and make your way through the network. You can leap-frog, follow side-paths, retrace your steps and begin again, move up and down and across.
In other words: You can begin in the middle of the story. With a description of the environment. With a conversation between two characters. With an image that has special meaning for your protagonist.
Book Review: The Color of Ice by Barbara Linn Probst
Book Review: The Color of Ice by Barbara Linn Probst
Having read Barbara Linn Probst first two novels, I was excited to read her third, The Color of Ice. Probst’s brand is writing about art and the ups-and-downs of an artist’s life, and The Color of Ice continues her explorations of those themes. Coming from an artistic family, I am particularly drawn to books that deal with artists and their works.
A freelance photographer, Cathryn McAllister,…
Alan Cumming won his first Emmy for emceeing The Traitors. The Scot actor took one of the two top categories in the field, Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality-Competition Program, The Traitors, and Peacock’s pop culture phenom.
In doing so, the Scottish actor, who had been nominated four times for his role on The Good Wife and hosting the Tonys, unseated the dominant winner in the Reality Host category for the past decade, RuPaul, who had taken the statuette the last eight years. In addition to RuPaul’s Drag Race‘s RuPaul, Cumming faced Survivor’s Jeff Probst, Top Chef‘s new host Kristen Kish and Shark Tank‘s Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John and Kevin O’Leary.
Alan Cumming, Laird of the castle, is eccentric, and absurdly well-dressed. It’s the real Ardross Castle in Scotland in the reality TV show The Traitors. located in Ardross, just outside the town of Alness in the Highlands on the northern shore of the Cromarty Firth 🏴.
Property of the McTaggart family. Today, the castle and its grounds are used as a venue for a filming location for the US and UK versions of The Traitors.
Justin Collette (Beetlejuice), Isabella Esler (Lydia Deetz), Britney Coleman (Barbara Maitland), Will Burton (Adam Maitland), Jesse Sharp (Charles Deetz), Kate Marilley (Delia Deetz), Danielle Marie Gonzalez (Miss Argentina), Abe Goldfarb (Otho), Brian Vaughn (Maxie Dean), Karmine Alers (Maxine Dean/Juno), Jackera Davis (Girl Scout)
Notes:
Decent video from the first performance of the tour! Shot between heads so obstruction can be seen. Worked around the best I could. Shakiness and washout are seen at times. Overall not a bad video from Paducah which shows how much has changed already in the tour.
NFT Date: September 1, 2023
Screenshots: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAiqJy
Video is $15
A Strange Loop - Broadway
January 15, 2023 - Medium Observation
Video
Cast:
Jaquel Spivey (Usher), L Morgan Lee (Thought 1), James Jackson Jr. (Thought 2), John-Michael Lyles (Thought 3), John-Andrew Morrison (Thought 4), Jason Veasy (Thought 5), Jon-Michael Reese (u/s Thought 6)
Notes:
Very nice video of closing! Lots of wideshots, and nice zooms. Filmed from the balcony so the video has a somewhat different angle. A speaker can be seen in the top left of the screen at times but doesn't take away from much of anything in the show.
Linedy Genao (Cinderella), Jordan Dobson (Prince Sebastian), Carolee Carmelo (The Stepmother), Grace McLean (The Queen), Sami Gayle (Adele), Morgan Higgins (Marie), Christina Acosta Robinson (The Godmother), Josh Drake (Arthur), Cameron Loyal (Prince Charming), J Savage (Gawain), Dave Schoonover (Dorian), Mike Baerga (Ensemble), Raymond Baynard (Ensemble), Lauren Boyd (Ensemble), Kaleigh Cronin (Ensemble), Ben Lanham (Ensemble), Ángel Lozada (Ensemble), Mariah Lyttle (Ensemble), Sarah Meahl (Ensemble), Christian Probst (Ensemble), Larkin Reilly (Ensemble), Julio Rey (Ensemble), Lily Rose (Ensemble), Tregoney Shepherd (Ensemble), Paige Smallwood (Ensemble), Aléna Watters (Ensemble)
Notes:
First Performance! Near flawless video, besides some washout in wideshots and shakiness at times. Very minimal obstruction if any at all.
A home is perceived in many different ways. Home is what you make of it. A can ideally be a safe place, a place of focus, a place of relaxation or hecticness. Project “Corner Couch”, highlights this as we explore our home. Throughout this photo book I wanted to showcase my family in a recurring spot. With four permanent members, two adults and two siblings with the occasional stay of my grandparents. As well as my partner who stays from time to time. With this exposing the view of an intergenerational home. With the appearance of each person and how they personally interact with spaces within this space. Showcasing aspects of my home that are used for the multiple, or spaces that are more for the individual. As I grow older I wanted to capture these moments to reminisce on as I become more aware of people growing old who are close to me. This particular space in my home is used often but isn’t noticeable. The sense of repetition explains a story of how each individual can use a space in their own sense. Inspired by photographers such as Carrie Mea Weems and Barbara Probst, showcasing aspects of their work to strengthen mine. Encouraging the candid approach allows for showcasing of images in a relaxed and authentic feeling in photography. Blending the images together to create a seamless feeling that can capture genuine moments in time. Working with light colour and dark colour hues to pay homage to the difference in perspective but also time of day. Ultimately looking back on space in my home and how it can reflect the thinking of one person and the actions of another.
Throughout this photobook, you will see much of the same but difference of perspective. Creating spaces that are used often and repeatedly capturing moments in time of people enjoying the space. Grabbing inspiration from Barbara Probst and her inspiration for juxtaposition experimentation.
Creating multiple views of images to view a full image as well as receiving as much information. This produces images with intent. In addition Carrie Mea Weems' work motivated the constant idea of repetition. Throughout this assignment I looked at spaces within my household that are of frequent use. Exposing elements of 52 John Dee Crescent. By dividing these spaces as we experience each space differently. Capturing the variation in images from the influences such as time of day to family environment. After much research and looking at commonly used spaces I came across “corner couch”. A space that is quietly tucked away in the corner. Tucked in the quiet corner that creates a seamling loud sitting space as it becomes the preferred place to sit while in the lounge. Walking through the members of my household and showcasing their own emotions as they discover and interact with “corner couch. From the early mornings to the late nights. Focusing on the individuals while they sit. With use of light and after processing editing I was able to create a set of photos ready for the final stage.
After conducting research, I explored various photo books and websites where my work could be published for public viewing. After grabbing inspiration, since I used my own living space as the subject, I thought it would be fitting to create a coffee table book. A collection of photos that serve as home decor. A coffee table book, with its thick pages and minimal text, would showcase my work effectively. A hardcover with textured writing could emulate the feel of the couch featured in the photos. This would also be a great way to advertise my couch for sale or for the company to showcase the couch. The book could be displayed when potential customers view the couch. "Architectural Digest" publishes similar books that highlight people's homes and their furniture. Displaying photos that enhance a space. Another way to get my work into the public eye would be by adding the set of images into “HOME Magazine”. Home magazine is very similar to Architectural Digest but is based on homes in New Zealand. This helps reach more domestic customers rather than international. Last but not least the unlimited publisher I would want to feature my work would be “Frankie Magazine”. Frankie Magazine, an Australian publication, covers topics like people, fashion, photography, and architecture. I believe my work would be a great fit for their "people" category, where they interview everyday individuals. Through this platform, they could interview me, allowing my work to reach their audience.
"I need to bulk up this as it is only at 750 words and needs to be at 800 minimum"
Un film de Johnny Barrington Avec: Louis McCartney, Ella Lily Hyland, Mark Lockyer, Chinenye Ezeudu, Fiona Bell, Anders Hayward, Gary Lamont, Victoria Balnaves, Barbara Probst, Pablo RaybouldDondo est un jeune surfeur. Son père Willy, pêcheur, a disparu il y a un an. Aucune trace de son bateau, ni de son corps. La mère de Dondo et la communauté savent que Willy n’a pas survécu à une année dans l’Atlantique. Mais Dondo pense différemment.
Retrouvez l'article complet ici https://lemagcinema.fr/microcritique/silent-roar-de-johnny-barrington/
Linda's Book Obsession Reviews "The Color of Ice" by Barbara Linn Probst, She Writes Press, October 2022
Linda’s Book Obsession Reviews “The Color of Ice” by Barbara Linn Probst, She Writes Press, October 2022
Wow! Barbara Linn Probst, the author of “The Color of Ice” has written a memorable and thought-provoking novel. I love how the author vividly describes the stunning landscape, and scenery through sensory detail. The author is a master at describing creativity, and various forms of art. The theme throughout is symbolic and shows contrasts. The timeline for this story is set in the present and goes…
International Independent Music Festival | Day 1 | 9th November, 2022
Très fière de mettre en lumière le FESTIVAL MUSICAL DE LAZIE INDIE MAGAZINE, magazine que je défends à travers mes chroniques "JUST LIKE EMMA", merci à toute l'équipe et Jay son directeur de m'offrir une tribune afin de faire découvrir les artistes Français indépendants, la vraie diversité musicale
Des artistes avec un immense talent et 5 jours de festival, de musique et de folie sur scène avec les plus grands artistes indépendants de la planète musicale indé
Enjoy !!
Very proud to highlight the FESTIVAL MUSICAL DE LAZIE INDIE MAGAZINE, magazine that I promote through my columns "JUST LIKE EMMA", thank you all the team and Jay the director to offer me a platform in order to make discover the independent French artists, the true musical diversity
Artists with immense talent and 5 days of a wonderful festival, music and happiness on stage with the greatest independent artists of the indie musical planet
Enjoy!
Jay N Pillai
Day 1 of International Indie Music Festival - Kovalam We had a great opening day today! What a show Oorali, and our own Lazie Indie Family members Roc Flowers, and Anslom A'von Anslommuzic ....
Thank you Franco Nannucci and Music for Love and Kerala Arts and Crafts Village ....
Thank you Barbara Harkins Aswell Critta and my friends who coulnt join us Inge Zimmermann-Probst Tomiko Dixon Ann Elizabeth Kathryn Washington-Shipley Darshan Shankar Emma Goldberg-Seven This is a fabulous effort by KACV team lead by Sree Prasad Satheesh for making this possible... Our Friends of Lazie J Ramesh Babu R Dilip Nair for their continued support and all the artists who will participate in the next 5 days!!! More to come...
Watch the YouTube link here!!!
Jour 1 de International Indie Music Festival - Kovalam
Nous avons passé une super journée d'ouverture aujourd'hui !
Quel spectacle Oorali, et nos propres membres de la famille Lazie Indie Roc Flowers, et Anslom A'von Anslommuzic ....
Merci Franco Nannucci et Music for Love and Kerala Arts and Crafts Village ....
Merci Franco Nannucci et Music for Love and Kerala Arts and Crafts Village .... merci Barbara Harkins Aswell Critta et mes amis qui n'ont pas pu nous rejoindre Inge Zimmermann-Probst Tomiko Dixon Ann Elizabeth Kathryn Washington-Shipley Darshan Shankar Emma Goldberg-Seven C'est un effort fabuleux de l'équipe KACV dirigée par Sree Prasad Satheesh pour avoir rendu cela possible...
Nos Friends of Lazie J Ramesh Babu R Dilip Nair pour leur soutien continu et tous les artistes qui participeront dans les 5 prochains jours !!! D'autres à venir...