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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Review
One man’s charismatic pursuits to tear down the realms of authority and to bring forth justice can make for an excellent political movie; now putting that scenario in the setting of a mental asylum can make for a masterpiece. One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a brilliant comedy with many dark elements that gives both laughs and evocative images. The movie is hailed as a classic, and although it is great in several aspects it does not quite hold to its legendary reputation. Continue reading
Blurb#4
The emotional pull of modern photography is astounding, as photographers are able to capture the essence of human emotions and present them visually. The International Center of Photography focuses on the use of photography and how it provides a sentiment to major points in our country’s history, such as 9/11. In fact the museum showcases the art of photography and how it has expanded over the years and in several genres. The museum not only houses quality exhibitions but acts as a school for amateur photographers. The ICP School focuses on all realms of photography and acts as a complimentary service to the incredible museum.
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Interview with a Rapper
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Blurb 3 – David Ellis
It can be said that art is a form of expression, which records various emotions that people feel; David Ellis takes this concept one step further. Ellis expresses emotions and moods through his larger than life paintings, which take mold on to entire floors, buses, and buildings. Ellis tries to write with his paintings, one of his exhibitions records the concept of music and put it into art form. Ellis is a gifted artist who repeatedly paints areas and shows his art developing from different stages; much can be admired about this artist whether it is his skill or dedication.
Feature Podcast
Zarif Haiku Presentation
New York State of Mind
Hustlers born to survive
The jungle filled with so many
Competitors i stay slick talking
Brenda’s Gotta Baby
Shes scared doesn’t know
What to keep and what to put away
Looks like Brenda’s got a baby
Greens
green with orange hairs
clear crystals all in one strain
growing wild flowers
Change Wanted
They signal change
But everything just remains the same
A government that is lost
Cold World
Beautiful innocence blossoming
Corrupted by a cruel world
Its gonna be a cold summer
Guy On a Bike
Wearing a sombrero with
No clothes on, waving, smiling
Strange sight in Baruch
Words I Never Said
The words I never said
Always counter the established
Truth will set you free
Cereal
Silly rabbit
Tricks are for kids
I’m coo-coo for cocoa puffs
Subs
They beat him
Knocked him unconscious a face-
Disfigured, battered bruises
A Sunny Day
Immaculate rays shining
Warm breeze with green leaves
A mid summer nights dream
Rain Drops
rain drops are pouring
everyone is adoring the sight
nature is unbound
10/31
Wheres the party at
But its a monday
Heading out
10/30
Procrastination
Not much more to it
Third line
10/29
Hustlas in wheelchairs
Its like the game ain’t the same
Chivalry is dead
Feature Story: A trip to the Met
A breath taking display of art work that intrigues the mind and gives the soul a sense of culture, the Metropolitan Museum of Art houses the finest creations, created by man. Time spans ranging from ancient to modern day, the Met can be seen as a timeline of human progression and human expression. The museum is vast and a person can probably spend days looking at the great number of exhibitions that depict people facing the realities of life include Greek and Roman sculptures, Egyptian tombs, and Japanese battle weapons. Every exhibit in the museum is a vibrant example of the specific time and culture, exhibits that were viewed include “Ugolino and His Sons”, African sculptures, and many more. Through such works of art one notices several themes such as pain and suffering as well as joy and happiness. The actual massive size of the museum is astonishing and actual rooms are custom made to match exhibitions. Continue reading
10/28
Thoughts racing
Fast pace
I need more time
10/26
I need a doctor
No pain no attachment
Nirvana
10/25
Hard to recognize
Time being wasted no way out
Too abstract to understand
Zarif Haikus Week 2
The words I never said
Always counter the established
Truth will set you free
Twin glocs aimed-
Straight at my head no
Turning back now
Death comes unexpectedly
Life flashing before my eyes
Is is worth seeing
Wearing a sombrero with
No clothes on, waving, smiling
Strange sight in Baruch
Immaculate rays shining
Warm breeze with green leaves
A mid summer nights dream
My skills transcend these
Lines that are on paper I’m
An emcee go figure
Shes scared doesn’t know
What to keep and what to put away
Looks like Brenda’s got a baby
10/24
Silly rabbit
Tricks are for kids
I’m coo-coo for cocoa puffs
10/23
They beat him
Knocked him unconscious a face-
Disfigured, battered bruises
New York State of Mind 10/22
Hustlers born to survive
The jungle filled with so many
Competitors i stay slick talking
10/21
My skills transcend these
Lines that are on paper I’m
An emcee go figure