Imagine being stranded by your own amnesia, unable to remember your own name or personal identity, searching for any opportunity that could be lent to you...
What would you do in Benjamins' situation?
Make sure to view in full screen for full effect.
Finding Benjaman from John Wikstrom on Vimeo.
Showing posts with label review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label review. Show all posts
Monday, 26 November 2012
Thursday, 8 November 2012
Chris Natrop
I have been looking at artists who utilize literal shadow and light concepts in their work lately. Chris Natrop's work catches my eye. I would really like to visit one of his installations. They seem so ethereal, and layered. Or maybe I could construct a Natrop-inspired mobile over my bed...
All Photos are taken from Chris' website: http://www.chrisnatrop.com/
All Photos are taken from Chris' website: http://www.chrisnatrop.com/
Sunday, 20 May 2012
There's No Leaving Now
The Tallest Man on Earth is coming out with a new album June 12th. It's called There's No Leaving Now. If you want a taste of what this album is going to be like, check out this mp3 from Rolling Stone. I've always loved his music. The lyrics are always so beautifully placed, and his guitar playing is phenomenal. Make sure you check him out on his Myspace as well!
Sunday, 6 May 2012
Hot Yoga
I am a huge fan of regular Yoga, but have been enjoying Hot Yoga even more lately. Hot Yoga is Yoga with extended poses done in a heated room; kind of like a sauna. The heat allows your body to become softened, and makes it easier for deeper stretching. It is very hot in the room, and the poses can require a lot of energy. This combination causes everyone to sweat like crazy, which supposedly has a detoxifying effect on the body. Hot Yoga cannot be done in a regular Yoga studio, it needs to be held in a special heated room. If you are searching online to find a Hot Yoga studio near you, make sure to specify that it is held in the heated room. If there are multiple studios in your area that offer Hot Yoga, shop around with a few drop-in classes first. Different studios offer different temperatures, price points and benefits, so take the time to find one that is right for you.
I can say for myself that I definitely feel better after a Hot Yoga session, and leaving the practice room is one of the most refreshing feelings I have experienced.
I intend on doing Hot Yoga even more in the upcoming months because of it's proclaimed health benefits. Hot Yoga (and Yoga in general for that matter), is supposed to be good for your: sleep cycles, posture, back pain, stress... The list goes on!
Have you ever tried Hot Yoga? If so, let me know if it was it for you.
Thursday, 26 April 2012
The Road - Cormac McCarthy
It has been a while since I have posted anything here, and I apologize! I intend to get right back into it.
I have recently finished reading Cormac McCarthy's The Road, and thought I'd do a review on it.
The premise (taken from the back cover): "A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing and a cart of scavenged food - and each other."
This book was a quick read; I only invested about four hours into reading this 287 page book. I found the beginning of the story slow, but it still held my interest until the middle, where the plot line gains more momentum. This book is dark, and is represented with very bleak imagery. At times I was frustrated that the language was not more descriptive, but it did match the scenario given in the book. That said, The Road has moments of beautiful, clear language that are very striking in their simplicity.
One small thing that I did find irritating (this is my personal preference): I found the font in the book goofy looking. I found it distracting as I was trying to plough through this very grim book. I will add that this might not be a problem for some people, and could be easily fixed with the purchase of a different edition.
Overall I did like this book. With a very simple and frankly depressing storyline, it still managed to keep me interested and keep me asking questions about it even after I have finished reading it. It is easy to see how this novel was made into a movie, as it's imagery reads almost as easily as a screenplay. If you want a quick, post apocalyptic read that is clear and easy to follow, I would recommend The Road.
I have recently finished reading Cormac McCarthy's The Road, and thought I'd do a review on it.
The premise (taken from the back cover): "A father and his son walk alone through burned America. Nothing moves in the ravaged landscape save the ash on the wind. It is cold enough to crack stones, and when the snow falls it is gray. The sky is dark. Their destination is the coast, although they don't know what, if anything, awaits them there. They have nothing; just a pistol to defend themselves against the lawless bands that stalk the road, the clothes they are wearing and a cart of scavenged food - and each other."
This book was a quick read; I only invested about four hours into reading this 287 page book. I found the beginning of the story slow, but it still held my interest until the middle, where the plot line gains more momentum. This book is dark, and is represented with very bleak imagery. At times I was frustrated that the language was not more descriptive, but it did match the scenario given in the book. That said, The Road has moments of beautiful, clear language that are very striking in their simplicity.
One small thing that I did find irritating (this is my personal preference): I found the font in the book goofy looking. I found it distracting as I was trying to plough through this very grim book. I will add that this might not be a problem for some people, and could be easily fixed with the purchase of a different edition.
Overall I did like this book. With a very simple and frankly depressing storyline, it still managed to keep me interested and keep me asking questions about it even after I have finished reading it. It is easy to see how this novel was made into a movie, as it's imagery reads almost as easily as a screenplay. If you want a quick, post apocalyptic read that is clear and easy to follow, I would recommend The Road.
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