On Writing/Art:
- Cosmoetica – great site dedicated to the arts, mainly literature and film. Run by critic and writer Dan Schneider.
- Dan Schneider Writes a Great Sonnet – Shot in ’98, Dan writes a great sonnet “Ed Gein Becoming” in real-time. While writing he describes his process and the choices he makes (and doesn’t make.) A great resource for not just poets, but any writer or artist. Unedited version is 1 hour and 48 minutes with different edited versions for viewing preferences. After viewing I also recommend Alex Sheremet’s take.
- Dan Schneider on Shakespeare and Stevens – Schneider pits Wallace Stevens against the Great Bard and makes the case against deifying writers.
- Dan Schneider Analyses – A blog containing some great insights into the writings of Dan Schneider and how they work.
- Alex Sheremet – author of Woody Allen: Reel to Real, an excellent book of film criticism.
- Review of Pinker’s “The Sense of Style” – Good review of Steven Pinker’s book on writing.
- A Defense of “Neon Genesis Evangelion” – Even if you’re like me and never seen the anime some good insights are still provided into art and anime’s place within.
Entertainment:
- Whomp! – Funny webcomic series, written and illustrated by Ronnie Filyaw.
- Gunshow – Another funny webcomic series, now finished.
- RedLetterMedia – Video reviews; home of the (in)famous “Star Wars Reviews”.
