An exploration of violence in human nature, both in art and history and politics and philosphy and its relationship to animal behaviour.
Culture and Art
Punk Rock Writing
You can teach someone writing skills, You cant teach the art of writing. But if you are a punk rock writer, that doesn't matter a damn.
Why Mr Inbetween is Totally Awesome
I came across the Australian show Mr Inbetween by accident. I saw a short one day where this middle aged man was walking his daughter down a street when two thugs bumped into his little girl and knocked her ice cream out of her hand. The middle aged guy smiled creepily at the two thugs … Continue reading Why Mr Inbetween is Totally Awesome
Alien Romulus (2024)
Alien romulus is a great flick.
The Wall
The Zone of Interest (2023) is listed on wikipedia as a historical drama based on the novel by Martin Amis of the same name. It is this, but its so much more. Its a fascinating exploration of a horrifying family life.
Why Doolin Doesn’t Really Exist
In an attempt to escape the relentless joy of living in Limerick City, with its hustle and bustle, the dulcet tones of Ambulances at all hours, the screams of couples arguing outside at two in the morning, the death rattle of Delivery Trucks at six in the morning, the crash of cars at a crossroads … Continue reading Why Doolin Doesn’t Really Exist
More Notes on Story
In terms of navigating and understanding the world we live in, few things are more important than the idea of story. Through the mechanism of story we piece together what we perceive as reality in terms of cause and effect. We are therefore part of a bigger story. Story telling thus can give a supremely … Continue reading More Notes on Story
History and Fiction, or Whatever You’re Having Yourself…
In the country I live in right now, Poland, I see the suppression of intellectuals, especially historians, and thinkers and writers, primarily through the use of the courts. A Warsaw court on Tuesday (January 2021) forced some historians to apologize to the niece of a World War II-era Polish mayor whom they reported in their … Continue reading History and Fiction, or Whatever You’re Having Yourself…
The Organ Grinder’s Monkey
Herman J. Mankiewicz and the writing of Citizen Kane Herman Jacob Mankiewicz (November 7, 1897 - March 5, 1953) was a fascinating man, a deeply troubled man, a man of excess, a man of compassion, contradiction, and great humanity. He also held a grudge like no other. Being gifted he went to Hollywood, and, like … Continue reading The Organ Grinder’s Monkey
A Short Essay on Writing Essays
Essays can be on any subject. They can argue any point, give information, tell a story, try to solve a problem, or convince a reader about a certain viewpoint. In fact essays sometimes do many or all of the above things at the same time. In this short essay I will try to talk about … Continue reading A Short Essay on Writing Essays
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