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I love Birdman. Art about Art. Entertaining while presenting existential questions about Ego, Authenticity, and what it means to Be. Basically, a washed up superhero actor has a midlife crisis and wants to prove to others he's a real artist so he directs, stars in, and writes his own adaptation of a play and hits Broadway. This meta film is presented with care and yet was subject to last minu...

Being in the past and thinking about the future needs to be broken up by being truly present. But that's not the be-all, end-all - being Present is just part of the balance. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 3, YEAR 5) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I discuss the phenomenon that is Rent! A fun but serious happy-sad musical about a group of Bohemian NYC friends that discusses class, HIV-AIDS, drug addiction, relationships, and living every day like it's the last. I also get into the beautiful and tragic details of the creator Jonathan Larson.  *No Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 2, YEAR 5) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts fk.artists@gma...

I get back into what kicked the vlog off in the first place and reexamine what one-way connection means to me. How expressing myself on social media is a validation of life for me and how all this relates to my anxiety about mortality. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 2, YEAR 5) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I discuss how Rain Man is a good film about Family Drama that introduced me to what Autism could be. It aged decently well and has a strong story that's more fast-paced than you'd think for the message and is intense and moving. *Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 1 YEAR 5) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts fk.artists@gmail.com

I feel the need to express some apologies as I acknowledge where I was, where I am, and where I'm going. (Acknowledging growth and areas that need more attention.) (CONVERSATION - WEEK 1, YEAR 5) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I discuss my goals for 2022 and what I learned about myself and my art practise, etc. from not completing what I set out to do! (CONVERSATION - WEEK 52, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

This is somewhat an extension to a recent conversation about Disruption as a Solution. Coveting is something that correlates with high anxiety and stress for me. It also is a method of disruption that can lead to implosion. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 51, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I discuss how some people go out of their way to make content that is generic and yet speaks to the human experience in a way that can't be dated versus creators who fill their work with references people may not understand a few years later. I'm on both sides of the fence and can't settle it. Art is beautiful. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 50, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@...

I'm still working out the term, "Mental Claustrophobia", but I think I might stick with it. Without an opportunity for stimulation or action, my mind is too available to drown in anxiety and is suffocated by it. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 49, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I talk about how much I daydream and how that's perhaps a coping mechanism that's developed early on in life. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 48, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I need to get negative in order to get to a clean slate to see more perspectives. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 47, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I discuss the notion of "genius" and how maybe... It's just lazy people who say that. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 46, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I parallel how I solve Art problems with how I solve Life problems and how Chaotic Disruption may not be a great fixer after all. Who would have thought? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 45, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

Sunk-Cost Fallacy is the only reason I'm still breathing. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 44, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I discuss "Snuff", a book by Chuck Palahniuk. A satirical look at the world of pornography with surprising depth. *Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 43 YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts fk.artists@gmail.com

Pulp Fiction, a movie in my top ten of all time. It's the Rated R version of Seinfeld. *Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 43 YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts fk.artists@gmail.com

You can't trust your memory. Every time you engage a memory it changes. What if you had a photographic memory? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 43, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

(We need more gay serial killers.) Why Representation in Mass Media is important and how to make it more authentic and whole and why. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 42, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I discuss my desire to be a grumpy old man and let everyone hear about the realness. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 41, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

Part of treating life seriously is knowing when to be serious and when not to. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 40, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

The Summer of George is Dead. I discuss the fantasy of the Summer of George and why it's not achievable and it can be unhealthy. I also introduce The Sunday of George. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 39, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

If I go to sleep, I may not wake up. So why sleep? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 38, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

Shakespeare production in Galt Gardens leaves a sour taste in my mouth but also provides a great opportunity for reflection and discussion of public space in our city and how it's being used. Who is intruding on who? (CONVERSATION - WEEK 37, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com

I talk about the need for Accepting Chaos, how I'm bad at it, and also the quote, "Without Order Nothing Exists, Without Chaos Nothing Evolves."  (CONVERSATION - WEEK 36, YEAR 4) . Social Media: http://linktr.ee/Fk_Arts , fk.artists@gmail.com