I understand representation is important but sometimes you’re not going to find someone who looks like you doing what you’re aspiring do and you’re just gonna have to go for it no road map and be the example that you needed and pave the way for others.
This is how I avoid doomerism. It took a multi-century struggle against slavery then Jim Crow for us to even get to this point. We have odds facing us most of our ancestors would envy. None of this came without a fight, so fighting shouldn’t scare us.
He said a nurse in Queens should pay less taxes and guess what? Nothing changed for nurses in Queens. He’s not turning blue LMFAO he’s just saying words. Which is a thing people do
Moses Sumney never wanted to be a film composer until he read the script for ‘Is God Is.’
He shared his favorite film scores, the scene that most resonated with him, the challenges and rewards of being a novice composer, and whether he’d do it all again.
https://t.co/OG1kfN5e6P
ROM-COMS are very difficult to write. You not only have to have a good grasp of romance — which requires a deep understanding of sociology, especially class relations, and cultural tension points — but also know how to release all the tension through zinging humour.
Just discovered this crazy stylized black and white indie spy neo noir sci fi action thriller from the 90s starring the All State man, Dennis Haysbert! $900k budget.
“Suture” (1992) streaming free on Tubi
After being with a serial cheater for years, once I accepted that it wasn’t my shame to carry and it wasn’t my responsibility to uphold his reputation, I told everybody. I posted it on fb. I told his family. Anytime someone asked why the engagement ended, I stated it boldly!
@DeeLaSheeArt “…once I accepted that it wasn’t my shame to carry and it wasn’t my responsibility to uphold his reputation…”
That’s profound as hell. And such a beautiful lense to have come into. I admire this greatly.
IF YA GRANDPARENTS BUSTED THEY ASS TO BUY A BROWNSTONE THAT BELONG TO THEM IT SHOULD STAY IN THE FAMILY. IN NYC THERES ONLY SO MANY WAYS TO SET YOUR FAMILY UP AND OWNING A HOME/PROPERTY THAT GIVES YOU FLEXIBILITY FINANCIALLY IS ONE OF THOSE THINGS