“Loitering with Intent” A journey of Self Discovery
By: Monteque Pope- Le beau “Loitering with Intent” masterfully shows that sometimes the decisions that we make are not always the best, but sometimes they are what makes us who we are. It is a wonderful chaotic comical statement in which sometimes no matter what we do to right the past; we just can’t go home again. Rafael and Dominic are best friends and actors … Continue reading “Loitering with Intent” A journey of Self Discovery
The Way of the Artist: In conversation with Richard Montoya, Writer/Director of the film, “Water and Power”
By: Vernon Nickerson Edited By: Colleen Page The Art of Monteque sat down this week with Richard Montoya, Writer and Director of the soon-to-be-released film Water and Power. We talked about the making of the film and his journey as an artist. Water and Power is such a strong and meaningful work. What caused you to create it? RICHARD MONTOYA: I was inspired by the … Continue reading The Way of the Artist: In conversation with Richard Montoya, Writer/Director of the film, “Water and Power”
21st ANNUAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM MARKETPLACE AND S.E. MANLY SHORT FILM SHOWCASE JANUARY 16-18, 2015
A GREAT DAY IN BLACK HOLLYWOOD – AN EVENING WITH LEGENDARY MICHAEL SCHULTZ A conversation & presentation of 51 Short Films (Hollywood, CA) – The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) hosts its 21st Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase January 16-18, 2015 at Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, California 90038 presenting 51 short films, youth films and animated shorts, … Continue reading 21st ANNUAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM MARKETPLACE AND S.E. MANLY SHORT FILM SHOWCASE JANUARY 16-18, 2015
Online outlets showed Hebdo images but offline media didn’t. Why?
Originally posted on Gigaom:
As the world struggled to understand the violence in Paris, where 12 cartoonists and other staff at the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo were gunned down by Islamic extremists, media outlets were faced with a challenge: Should they publish the offensive images that may have helped trigger that violence? What’s interesting is that almost all of those who chose to publish them… Continue reading Online outlets showed Hebdo images but offline media didn’t. Why?
“The Snow Man” — Wallace Stevens
Originally posted on Biblioklept:
“The Snow Man” by Wallace Stevens ? One must have a mind of winter To regard the frost and the boughs Of the pine-trees crusted with snow; ? And have been cold a long time To behold the junipers shagged with ice, The spruces rough in the distant glitter ? Of the January sun; and not to think Of any misery… Continue reading “The Snow Man” — Wallace Stevens
Individual Apple Pies (You Don’t Have to Share)
Originally posted on CutterLight:
All the pleasures of indulging in a whole pie without the downside of consuming a regular-sized pie – these individual apple pies feature sautéed Fuji apples in a brown-sugar-speckled crust topped with gooey caramel dulce de leche sauce. We love desserts that could, in theory, be shared but are best enjoyed on your own. Click the links to see these delicious ways we’ve end meals with individual… Continue reading Individual Apple Pies (You Don’t Have to Share)
Christmas Lobster Tails
Originally Posted on: thiswifeslife.com It is always a great time for Lobster! You will finds a great recipe for lobster tails below We hope you enjoy it. I’m a serious flat-lander. Meaning I’ve grown up where a hill can’t be found for as far as the eye can see. Also, living landlocked all my life I’ve never really known the delicious taste of fresh seafood. Nor … Continue reading Christmas Lobster Tails
Onions Delight
By Jannie Vaught Frost outside this morning and all the critter water is frozen. Time to bust some water. But the winter green’s look so good! The turnips are sweeter and the collard greens are thriving. And oh my the kale is huge! Time to make kale chips. If you haven’t tried this it is easy and tasty. Lets go back to the onion. … Continue reading Onions Delight
To Hold A Pen Is To Be At War
By Monteque Pope-Le Beau There is no amount of words to express our deep sadness over the horrible tragedy which happen yesterday. The terrorist attacked on Charlie Hebdo marks another dark period in history for artists, freedom of speech, and the free press; but most importantly it marks a dark time for humanity. Yet in all this there are those who are willing to be the … Continue reading To Hold A Pen Is To Be At War
“HITS” to be the first feature film released on BitTorrent Bundle
DAVID CROSS’ DIRECTORIAL DEBUT “HITS” TO BE RELEASED IN THEATERS AND BITTORRENT AS PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT FEATURE STARTING FEBRUARY 13 Los Angeles, CA (January 7, 2014) – Honora announced today that it will release HITS in February 2015 as a pay-what-you-want film, in partnership with BitTorrent, Inc. “HITS”, written and directed by David Cross, debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2014. On February 13, it will … Continue reading “HITS” to be the first feature film released on BitTorrent Bundle
Making A Good Home For Growing Onions
By Jannie Vaught Onions…… How to grow and where to go to get starts for your growing area. Last week in the article I spoke of how to find your growing area. With that in your mind you also need to know if your soil is alkaline or acidic. You can have a soil test done and find out the ph. Most plants like one … Continue reading Making A Good Home For Growing Onions
SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES JURY MEMBERS FOR 2015 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Comedian Tig Notaro will host the Festival’s feature film awards ceremony on January 31 in Park City, which will be live streamed at sundance.org. Included on Business Insider’s list of “50 Women Who Are Changing the World” and Rolling Stone‘s list of “50 Funniest People Now,” Notaro was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2014 for her sophomore release LIVE. Still a favorite on Conan and This American Life, and host of her weekly podcast, Professor … Continue reading SUNDANCE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES JURY MEMBERS FOR 2015 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Melissa Moss: A study Of An Artist of the Heart
Melissa Moss’s paintings of delicate trees and otherworldly flowers may depict adorable creatures being devoured or pretty pink flowers attacking a tree. Tiny details such as drops of blood or imperiled creatures are not always evident at first glance. Sometimes sinister, this is the subterranean landscape that lies beneath a child’s fairy tale or a Saturday morning cartoon. “As a kid I used to see … Continue reading Melissa Moss: A study Of An Artist of the Heart
12 PROJECTS FOR 2015 JANUARY SCREENWRITERS LAB
Participating independent screenwriters – drawn from around the world, including the United States, Latin America, Europe, China, and the Middle East – will have the opportunity to work intensively on their feature film scripts with the support of established writers in an environment that encourages innovation and creative risk-taking. The fellows will work with a distinguished group of Creative Advisors at the Lab, led by … Continue reading 12 PROJECTS FOR 2015 JANUARY SCREENWRITERS LAB
Time To Check The Vegetable Planting Guide
By Jannie Vaught After the gloom overcast days it is so wonderful to see sunshine! This morning the garden list said “Look at Vegetable Planting Guide”. First you need to know what is your growing zone. Go to the USDA Hardiness zone finder, put in your zip code and there you are your planting zone. We are 8B here in central Texas, but this can also … Continue reading Time To Check The Vegetable Planting Guide
“Big Eyes” Review : Connecting The Dots…The Amazing True Story Of The Evolution Of Artist Margaret Keane
By Vernon Nickerson Tim Burton’s (DARK SHADOWS, ALICE IN WONDERLAND) latest directorial tour de force, “Big Eyes”, is the true story of renowned painter Margaret Keane and her “wanna-be-artist” second husband Walter Keane, who claimed full credit for her work for over a decade. Four-time Academy Award-nominee Amy Adams turns in a flawless performance as artist Margaret Keane. She is introduced as a 1950’s housewife … Continue reading “Big Eyes” Review : Connecting The Dots…The Amazing True Story Of The Evolution Of Artist Margaret Keane
Season Greetings Form The Art Of Monteque
From all of us at The Art Of Monteque, we wish you all the best for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year. Thank you for all you support and faith. The Art Of Monteque Team Continue reading Season Greetings Form The Art Of Monteque
The Progressive Artist of Vaikra Art Lab
By: Monteque Pope Le Beau Edited By: Colleen Page Images By: Vaikra Art Lab The Art Monteque is always is in search of new artists. Sometimes it takes us looking around the globe to find those rare gems, but as always we find that it is worth it, so that we can introduce new artist to our audience. From Israel The Art Of Monteque would like … Continue reading The Progressive Artist of Vaikra Art Lab
Melissa Moss: Artist’s Dream Come True
By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Edited By: Colleen Page Images By: Melissa Moss The Art Of Monteque went to the sleepy artistic hamlet of Asheville North Caroline in the colorful fall to speak with artist Melissa Moss who is wonderfully gifted. After working in publishing for sometime Melissa chose to leave, for a life that would make her happy and make her dream come true. Melissa’s art is … Continue reading Melissa Moss: Artist’s Dream Come True
Blake Robbins Interview: Creating Art With Film
By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau Edited By: Colleen Page Mr. Blake Robbins is an actor’s actor who believes in respecting the moment. The very element that brings the performance to life turning an average movie from being just a film into a art piece. The film “The Sublime and Beautiful” is directed and written by Mr. Blake Edwards which he also stars in. It is a … Continue reading Blake Robbins Interview: Creating Art With Film

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