Lend me your brakes again, you’re more than my speed. And I’ve played heartstrings before, but not in your key. These are the first words uttered by Palace frontman; Leo Wyndham in the second track off their 2014 EP entitled Lost in the Night. This is said after the audience is able to hear the opening guitarContinue reading “150-word track review: Bitter – Palace”
Author Archives: Fabian Garcia
Reviewing 7 movies in about a hundred-fifty words or less
Se7en (1995) A great reflection on human morality. As you watch the film unfold you begin to question the true intentions of the police force and perhaps even mankind itself. The ending makes you consider the perspective of the murderer and whether you should feel remorse for him or people he’s hurt. Brad Pitt andContinue reading “Reviewing 7 movies in about a hundred-fifty words or less”
Pierrot le Fou and the appeal of arthouse
Arthouse is a genre of film that is made to circumvent the traditional style of filmmaking omnipresent within the current scope of contemporary cinema. They are meant to be an experimental and serious artistic work not aimed at a commercial audience. They are often very confusing, strange, yet simultaneously charming films that transcend and challengeContinue reading “Pierrot le Fou and the appeal of arthouse”
The Last of Us: how to make fictional characters come to life
One of the vows I made this summer was to start playing video games again. Video games are an art form not many people are able to recognize as such, and the fact I was even marginally taking part in that viewpoint by not playing them really bothered me. They provide an opportunity to tellContinue reading “The Last of Us: how to make fictional characters come to life”
Music & Mindset: songs in the Summer
Summer has always been a harbinger of surreal experiences for me. I’m not exactly sure why, but whenever it comes time for that big yellow star to start really shining I always end up in a bizarre atmosphere that lasts as long as the season does. Call it Summer blues or June gloom, I’m notContinue reading “Music & Mindset: songs in the Summer”
An addendum to my piece on BROCKHAMPTON and Ameer Vann
I think it’s a virtue for one to be able to admit they’re wrong. It implies they have a sense of humility and tact. Today I figured out just how wrong I was and now I have to opportunity to tell you why. Following the publication of my article on Ameer Vann and the endContinue reading “An addendum to my piece on BROCKHAMPTON and Ameer Vann”
A few late thoughts about Holden Caufield
I finished my final essay for my AP literature class today. The essay was about The Catcher in the Rye, and for whatever reason, I can’t seem to get my mind off this novel. So I’m going to talk about it more. Holden Caufield is a far cry from a true protagonist. He’s not aContinue reading “A few late thoughts about Holden Caufield”
Ameer Vann and the end of BROCKHAMPTON
An alarming story has been developing in light of a string of allegations that were levied at, founding BROCKHAMPTON member, Ameer Vann. I’ve been looking over the information and today I’m going to be giving my two cents on the matter. First, the context. Since May 12th a number of accusations have been made againstContinue reading “Ameer Vann and the end of BROCKHAMPTON”
Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino; a loving thesis and analysis
On Sept. 9, 2013, the music world would be forever changed due to the release of Arctic Monkeys’ critically acclaimed album AM. What followed in its wake was a sudden outpour of praise from newcomers and veteran fans alike. For a time Arctic Monkeys epitomized the classic appeal of contemporary rock bands while still keepingContinue reading “Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino; a loving thesis and analysis”
Music & Mindset: Saint Motel’s saintmotelevision
(Originally published September 17th, 2017 on another website) When I think of pop music, my mind tends to narrow toward a view of the genre that encompasses only the most popular contemporary music. Pop is arguably one of, if not the most ubiquitous genre of music today, and whenever I talk to someone about theirContinue reading “Music & Mindset: Saint Motel’s saintmotelevision”
Turn off the Bright Lights 