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doing my readings and every time i just come back and think about this essay. probably one of the few things in my entire undergrad that stuck out to me.
Feb 6, 2024
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“Dune Part Two and the Return of Socialist Realism”
didn’t agree with everything in this essay, but osterweil makes some fascinating observations about contemporary cinema, the rising tide of “lore” & relative ebbing of ambiguity, abstraction, mystery
Mar 25, 2024
they say "write what you know," but i often feel like i've been robbed of the ability to know a wide breadth of experiences because of the conditions that i grew up in. this video was the first time that i felt confident actually drawing from my personal experience for a piece.
reading "just kids" by patti smith (thanks again gothbubbe) was such a profoundly eye-opening experience, and it allowed me to actually articulate what annoyed me so much about my hometown and why for so long reading about cultural history felt like reading low fantasy. when i tell people i'm a youtuber (i try not to), this is the video i send their way
Feb 27, 2025
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the first is Becca Rothfield’s book of essays all things are too small — really beautifully written with intriguing ideas about contemporary culture and consumption and excess and minimalism. mildly esoteric at times, but I’m a sucker for aesthetic and affective analysis so….
the second is from the book 21st Century Yoga: Culture, Politics, and Practice, which is a FABULOUS collection altogether. The specific essay that I legitimately have not stopped thinking about since I read it 5+ years ago is “Modern Yoga Will Not Form a Real Culture Until Every Studio Can Also Double as a Soup Kitchen” by Matthew Remski. 10/10 recommend as a yogi but also as someone fascinated by collectivity, compassion, and contemporary culture.
Sep 30, 2024
Top Recs from @sushisgarbagedump
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im gna try not to self promo but i strongly believe toronto is one of the best food cities in the world and no one ever gives it a shot. ive got guides and accounts dedicated to it and ill always be thankful coming home because i know a good meal awaits.
Feb 4, 2024
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just give them a whiff and youll see
Jan 13, 2024
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you dont always need to sell them and you barely wear any of it. give it to someone who will love it!
Feb 4, 2024