Author Archives: Fabian Garcia

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”

talking about 2 movies, that are about love, from the perspective of someone who is single.

500 Days Of Summer (originally written March 11th, 2018) It’s rare that I give any independent films a chance. Typically, I find them too amateur or artsy for my pretentious sixteen-year-old mind to appreciate. Be that as it may, whenever I do end up giving them a chance; I always find myself astonished by the levelsContinue reading “talking about 2 movies, that are about love, from the perspective of someone who is single.”