All posts tagged: April 2020

Film Review: My Darlin’ Vivian

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5.4.2020 Hello…I haven’t done a film review in a good while. I’m writing down my review for a documentary film that watched a few days ago.  South by Southwest Film Festival or simply SXSW was supposed to have taken place earlier this year, but was canceled due to COVID-19. They had a list of films ready to show and one of those films stood out.  My Darlin’ Vivian is about Vivian Liberto, who was the legendary Johnny Cash‘s first wife. Produced by their grandson, Dustin Tittle, this film brings to light the story of Vivian, the first Mrs. Cash, and mother to four daughters Rosanne Cash (an accomplished country singer), Kathy Cash Tittle, Cindy Cash, and Tara Cash.  Rosanne, Kathy, Cindy, and Tara tell the story of their mother’s childhood, how their parents met, the early years before the fame, how their parent’s marriage was marred by their father’s drugs, and the arrival of June Carter, who I dubbed the other woman, all in their own words.  I find it quite amusing how each of …

Reflections: Quarantine Creativity

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4.29.2020 A lot of us have been in quarantine for the past several weeks. For those who are artists, painters, musicians, photographers, and so forth, that means really getting creative with projects. You may have put some on the backburner before this time and have used this time to get started. For me, it’s about drawing, painting, illustration, and writing. Even creating some music. I would rather do those instead of the night time job I have. Don’t get me wrong, I’m thankful and grateful to be doing something for eight hours, but I’m at a point in my life that I’m ready to move on to something different.  A few of you probably are feeling the same. Working on a project by yourself is relaxing. I think that this virus is doing is putting a stop to our lives so we can focus on what’s really important.  Yes, we would like to go to that workshop or conference, but when we are creating alone, you get a sense of peace you not getting when …

MidWk Update: Upcoming Dates for AWP Conference

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4.30.2020 Hey there! I wanted to give you guys information about the Association of Writers & Writing Programs Conference & Bookfair for 2021 and 2022.  Credit source: AWP The AWP Conference & Bookfair is an essential annual destination for writers, teachers, students, editors, and publishers. Each year thousands of attendees join our community for four days of insightful dialogue, networking, and unrivaled access to the organizations and opinion-makers that matter most in contemporary literature. The conference features thousands of presenters as well as hundreds of readings, panels, and craft lectures. The bookfair hosts hundreds of presses, journals, and literary organizations from around the world. AWP is now the largest literary conference in North America. Join us in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2021 to celebrate the best of what contemporary literature has to offer. 2021 AWP Conference & Bookfair Kansas City, MissouriKansas City Convention CenterMarch 3–6, 2021 Key Dates TBA soon Social Networking Twitter: use #AWP21 Bookfair Facebook Page Instagram: use #AWP21 Conference Queries Registrationregistration@awpwriter.org(240) 696-8273 Conference Eventsevents@awpwriter.org(240) 696-8250 Future Conferences Philadelphia, Pennsylvania March 23–26, 2022 | Pennsylvania …

MidWk Update: All Photographers for the Month of May…

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4.29.2020 Hello and Good Afternoon. Never running out of photography contests, competitions, and exhibitions. Artshow has plenty of that. Take a look below for the month of May… Credit source: Artshow Innovate Grants – Call for Artists + Photographers Innovate Grant is now accepting submissions for the Spring 2020 Cycle. Innovate Grant awards (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted. Deadline: May 7, 2020. More info.     San Francisco Bay International Photography Awards Artists are invited to submit entries for the San Francisco Bay Month of Photography, held September 1-30, 2020 at the ACCI Gallery in Berkeley, California. $3,000 in Prizes, Gold and Silver Medal Awards, Gallery Awards, Portfolio Awards. Jurors: Julia Dean, David Garnick, Hamidah Glasgow, Michael Itkoff, Molly Newgard, Laura Sackett. Open to all photographers, amateur and professional, worldwide. The theme is open; all genres and styles are welcome. $35 entry fee. Deadline: May 13, 2020. More info. …

Creative Close-Up: Dear Hollywood

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4.27.2020 Dear Hollywood, Honestly, I don’t know where to begin. Since the Coronavirus has put you at a standstill, I think now is the time to really tell you something. Directors, producers, writers, those who work behind the scenes, you really need to step up. Since the Oscars, there have been complaints about how the Academy Awards is lacking in diversity and not enough women getting recognition. I’ve been reading a few articles here and there. Watching the controversy on tv and then Oscar night came. It feels that I’m losing interest. The only thing I was concerned about was who won.  Ok, now that is done, let me just say this: Shut Up and Do better! I’m not trying to be mean, I just being blunt about the whole thing. In my opinion, the industry is not trying hard enough. Or maybe you don’t care. At least Natalie Portman is doing her part. When Rose McGowan called her out for her deeply offensive attire, which showcased names of female directors snubbed by the Academy …

MidWk Updates: DC Films Release Dates…for Now

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4.23.2020 One last post…courtesy of DC/Warner Bros. Like Marvel, DC films are also going thru a release date change due to the concern of COVID-19. Here is the list of films that have release dates changed. Wonder Woman 1984 – August 14, 2020       The Suicide Squad – August 6, 2021       The Batman – October 1, 2021       Black Adam – December 22, 2021       The Flash – July 1, 2022       Shazam! 2 – November 4, 2022       Aquaman 2 – December 16, 2022   There you have it. These are the release dates so far. I hope you have a great rest of your week and your weekend. Be safe, be healthy, be blessed. Featured and other images: Warner Bros, Cinema Blend, and Hype MY    

MidWk Updates: Online Workshop & Poetry London Prize

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4.23.2020 Got another tip coming in from The Writers Harbor Poetry Week and Maine Media & Workshop College, which will be online in June.  Just a few things to look at below… Credit source: Maine Media & Workshop College Three Amazing Poets, One Incredible Week of Workshops, Seminars, and Readings Online! Dates:Jun 15, 2020 – Jun 19, 2020 Levels: AllWorkshop Fee: $895Class Size: 12 Max per Instructor THE WRITERS HARBOR POETRY WEEK WILL TAKE PLACE ONLINE – JUNE 14-19 REGISTER EARLY FOR A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH ONE OF THREE AMAZING POETS! RICHARD BLANCO   *    ELLEN BASS   *  KEVIN PILKINGTON To register to go to https://www.mainemedia.edu/product/the-writers-harbor-poetry-week-jun-14-20-2020-richard-blanco/. Once you get to the site you will able to see to register with either Ellen Bass or Kevin Pilkington.  For information about the workshop go to https://www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/item/the-writers-harbor-poetry-week/.     Credit Poetry London   Poetry London Prize The Poetry London Prize is a major, internationally renowned award for a single outstanding poem. Entries are open from 13 February to 1 May 2020.  First Prize: £5,000 Second Prize: £2,000 Third Prize: …

MidWk Updates: Gaming Events?

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4.23.2020 Hello and Good Evening! I have been scouring for any gaming events. Of course, some have been canceled, but you do have several that are still scheduled. Question is are they going to rescheduled or just cancel all at once? I was looking at E4G: Events for Gamers to find out and here’s what they have during August. Credit source: E4G   SAAM Arcade 2020 WHEN: From Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 11:30 am to Sunday, August 2, 2020, at 07:00 pm  WHERE: Smithsonian American Art Museum at 8th and F Streets, NW Washington, DC 20001   COST: This is a free event! Official Website: americanart.si.edu/events/saam-arcade                 Dreamhack Summer 2020 WHEN: Thursday, August 6, 2020, to Sunday, August 9, 2020 – all-day  WHERE: Elmia Exhibition and Convention Centre at Elmiavgen 11, 554 54 Jnkping, Sweden   COST: 250.00-6,000 SEK Buy Tickets   Official Website: https://dreamhack.com/summer/   DreamHack Summer is a three-day event with everything gaming under one roof! DreamHack Summer will feature all core content of a DreamHack festival, such …