Aspen, CO 1973 — A faltering young woman stares out the window at the crisp, white snow of the Rocky Mountains. Discouraged, lonely, and indecisive about what direction she wants to take in life, she begins writing down her feelings. Continue reading Lyrical Analysis of Fleetwood Mac’s Landslide
Disney’s classic film The Lion King tells the story of a lion cub named Simba who is heir to the throne of a kingdom known as the Pride Lands. Continue reading A Religious Analysis of “The Lion King”
The following is an excerpt from the 1943 novel, The Fountainhead, by Ayn Rand. This passage is a courtroom defense given by protagonist, Howard Roark, during his trial at the climax of the book. Photographs used are from the 1949 film adaption. Continue reading Ayn Rand: Roark’s Defense
The following is an excerpt from the 1957 novel, Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. Continue reading Ayn Rand: Money Speech
I was always a precocious child and a voracious reader, but I took my passion for fiction to a new level when my father gave me some of his old books. I was only 10 or 11 years old, so little did I know that dad had just introduced me to the two authors who would quickly grow to become my lifelong favorite fiction writers: Dean Koontz and Stephen King. Continue reading The Masters of Horror
NOTE: The following images are from the film adaption of Less Than Zero.
Having read it twice, this novel is one of my all-time favorites for several reasons. The biggest reason being Ellis’s signature writing style: extremely minimalist, describing graphic or dark content in an off-putting, understated fashion. Continue reading Book Review: Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis
NOTE: This film can be viewed in its entirety for free on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84wGdW3Yvj4&t=2s
Although comparatively obscure, the 1980 Italian horror film Cannibal Holocaust is one of the most controversial films ever made and to this day it is still banned in some countries. Continue reading “Cannibal Holocaust” GIF Gallery and Movie Review
The following is one of my original poems.
SLOAN KETTERING 