Bret Easton Ellis doesn’t believe in “relatable” characters. He doesn’t write to comfort, inspire or moralise — he writes to expose. In this video, we explore the writing philosophy of the author behind American Psycho, Less Than Zero, The Rules of Attraction, and The Shards, a voice defined by detachment, precision, and an almost hypnotic cool.
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Rhythm 0: Marina Abramović’s Shocking Social Experiment That Tested Humanity’s Limits
In 1974, performance artist Marina Abramović decided to find out just how far people would go when given total freedom. The result? One of the most shocking and talked-about experiments in modern art history: Rhythm 0. For six tense hours in a Naples gallery, Abramović stood completely still beside a table holding 72 objects — ranging from a rose, a feather and grapes to scissors, a knife, and even a loaded gun. The audience was told they could use any of the items on her however they wished. She wouldn’t move, speak or resist.
Jean Hilliard: The Woman Who Froze Solid … and Lived to Tell the Tale
In December 1980, on one of the coldest nights in Minnesota history, 19-year-old Jean Hilliard found herself stranded after her car skidded off an icy road. With the temperature plummeting to –22°F (–30°C), Jean decided to walk nearly two miles to a friend’s house. Unfortunately, she never made it that far. Exhausted and freezing, she collapsed just steps away from safety.
Write Like a Wildman: Hunter S. Thompson’s Gonzo Guide to Writing
Hunter S. Thompson didn’t just write — he detonated language. In this video, we dive into the wild, fearless world of Gonzo writing and uncover the lessons every writer can steal from Thompson’s chaotic brilliance. From his obsession with truth to his electric, first-person storytelling, we’ll explore how Thompson blurred the line between journalism and art — and why his words still hit like a shot of adrenaline today.
Charles Bukowski’s Brutally Honest Writing Tips and Advice
What can today’s writers learn from the raw, unapologetic wisdom of Charles Bukowski? In this video, we dive deep into Bukowski’s most powerful writing advice — from embracing imperfection to finding your unique voice in a world that demands conformity.
Amandine Urruty: Whimsy Meets the Weird in Eerie Family Portraits
tep into Amandine Urruty’s surreal world, where childhood dreams and curious nightmares share the same living room. Her “family portraits” are anything but traditional — think dolls with secrets, mischievous pets, and faces that feel oddly familiar yet deliciously strange. Urruty’s charcoal drawings combine playfulness and unease in perfect balance, turning ordinary domestic scenes into fantastical tableaus that make you smile and squirm.
Steve Cutts’ “In the Fall”: A Man Reflects on His Life While Faced with Impending Death
Steve Cutts’ short film In the Fall proves that sometimes you have to hit rock bottom — literally — to appreciate life’s simple joys. In just a few minutes, Cutts captures a man’s entire life flashing before his eyes as he plummets from a skyscraper, questioning his choices, regrets, and missed opportunities.
Code: Ambulance – “Love Summed Up”
Here is a minimalist piano composition I wrote which I find a bit eerie. I imagine it in a horror film. What do people think?
El Empleo (2008): The Short Film That Changed My View on Working Life
The award-winning short film El Empleo (The Employment) by Santiago ‘Bou’ Grasso & Patricio Plaza is a witty, thought-provoking look at the absurdity of modern working life. With no dialogue at all, the film relies on sharp visual storytelling and dry humour to reveal a world where people literally serve as objects — from doorstops to lamps. It’s both funny and unsettling, a mirror to how routine and conformity can strip away our individuality.
How One Man Traded His Way Up From A Red Paperclip To A House In A Year
In 2005, Canadian dreamer Kyle MacDonald decided to see how far a single red paperclip could take him. Armed with curiosity and a sense of humour, he began an epic year-long barter adventure that would make internet history.
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