Jellyfish Babies, Severed Arms, and Soviet Paranoia: The 14-Year Journey of Mushroomhead
Scottish author Stephen Toman discusses the chaotic journey of writing Mushroomhead—a non-genre novel influenced by Disco Elysium. Learn how he used scissors and glue to cut 60,000 words and navigate the world of indie publishing.
Parasite Movie: A Study of Class, Fate, and the Illusion of Control
Is success merit-based, or is it just geography? A deep dive into Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, exploring how architecture, smell, and the "illusion of control" define the tragedy of the Kim family. Parasite made history at the 92nd Academy Awards (2020) as the first non-English language film to win Best Picture.
Veteran "Nobody F’n Important" on PTSD, the Iraq War, and Writing as Survival
An Iraq War veteran writing as "Nobody Fn Important" shares a raw look at PTSD and creativity. He explains how writing became the only way to escape the foxhole of trauma after serving at Abu Ghraib.
Digital Artist Charles Jawor on 3D Modeling, Glitch Art, and Dark Surrealism
How does a data-driven professional create apocalyptic art? Charles Jawor explains his transition from acrylics to 3D modeling, using math and physics simulations to create "painterly" digital decay.
Surf Photography - Tapping into the Flow
Surf photographer Michael Allen shares his approach to capturing the ocean's energy. Learn how he manages instability, works with natural light, and finds "flow" while swimming inside the break.
From Plot Twist to Premiere: My Journey with Easterseals and the Power of Inclusive Storytelling
Filmmaker Clinton Siegle shares his journey from a life-altering disability to finding a new voice through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Plus, everything you need to know to enter the 2026 competition.
The Cathedral of Black and White Photography: Alinder Gallery
Recently, I spotted AlinderGallery.com on a list of expiring domain names. Seeing a “Gallery” URL always grabs my attention, so I did some digging.
What I found wasn't just a local art shop. It was a window into photography history.
1408 | Catharsis in a Room
Is 1408 just a ghost story, or a metaphor for grief? We revisit the John Cusack psychological thriller that explores what happens when a room wants to unmake its occupant. Featuring the Forgotten Cinema podcast.
5 Design Roadblocks That Kill Creativity — and How Small Businesses Overcome Them
"It’s almost never a deficiency of your imagination. It’s a conflict of creative intent against real-world restrictions...Small businesses do not win by matching resources. They win by being deliberate with limits."