Oh totally! You see it when people criticize "the problem with this horror director is that he only likes horror movies". A small and not-personal inspiration pool is a universal art problem in every medium.
January 26, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Oh totally! You see it when people criticize "the problem with this horror director is that he only likes horror movies". A small and not-personal inspiration pool is a universal art problem in every medium.
I hate that Indonesia's become a short hand for saying "some obscure disconnected place." Like they'll say "Some guy in Indonesia won't know what a mickey mouse is". If you knew how the US stomped on this country, you'd kick yourself forever for saying that.
January 23, 2026 at 2:21 AM
I hate that Indonesia's become a short hand for saying "some obscure disconnected place." Like they'll say "Some guy in Indonesia won't know what a mickey mouse is". If you knew how the US stomped on this country, you'd kick yourself forever for saying that.
Is it a purely ornamental and aesthetic relationship? One that is interchangeable with any other culture? Is it political? How does it engage with the history, community and philosophies of the culture?
That's where the meat of the analysis is. Not with playing where's waldo with authenticity.
January 22, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Is it a purely ornamental and aesthetic relationship? One that is interchangeable with any other culture? Is it political? How does it engage with the history, community and philosophies of the culture?
That's where the meat of the analysis is. Not with playing where's waldo with authenticity.