Jamaican sci-fi and fantasy author Christopher Valentine discusses his disillusionment with mainstream entertainment. Discover why he turned to self-publishing on Royal Road to create The Valiant Knight, a 1940s superhero period piece.
Ukrainian artist Tanbelia discusses her unique wavy impressionist watercolor paintings. Discover how she creates psychedelic nature art and radiates positive energy despite working through war and blackouts.
Scottish author Stephen Toman discusses the chaotic journey of writing Mushroomhead—a non-genre novel influenced by Disco Elysium. Learn how he used scissors and glue to cut 60,000 words and navigate the world of indie publishing.
Is success merit-based, or is it just geography? A deep dive into Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, exploring how architecture, smell, and the "illusion of control" define the tragedy of the Kim family. Parasite made history at the 92nd Academy Awards (2020) as the first non-English language film to win Best Picture.
An Iraq War veteran writing as "Nobody Fn Important" shares a raw look at PTSD and creativity. He explains how writing became the only way to escape the foxhole of trauma after serving at Abu Ghraib.
How does a data-driven professional create apocalyptic art? Charles Jawor explains his transition from acrylics to 3D modeling, using math and physics simulations to create "painterly" digital decay.
Surf photographer Michael Allen shares his approach to capturing the ocean's energy. Learn how he manages instability, works with natural light, and finds "flow" while swimming inside the break.
Filmmaker Clinton Siegle shares his journey from a life-altering disability to finding a new voice through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Plus, everything you need to know to enter the 2026 competition.
Is 1408 just a ghost story, or a metaphor for grief? We revisit the John Cusack psychological thriller that explores what happens when a room wants to unmake its occupant. Featuring the Forgotten Cinema podcast.
Jamaican sci-fi and fantasy author Christopher Valentine discusses his disillusionment with mainstream entertainment. Discover why he turned to self-publishing on Royal Road to create The Valiant Knight, a 1940s superhero period piece.