Watching television is about so much more than escapism these days. We tune into our favorite shows to see our experiences reflected back at us and to gain insight into …
Disabled Fictional Characters Are Needed. Here’s Why.
For many of us, finding a disability community – at whatever age it happens – feels like coming home. But growing up disabled can often be a lonely experience. I …
Disabled Artists are Audaciously Creative
Gustav Klimt said “art is a line around your thoughts.” Art is always about expression, about putting a line around your thoughts, but even more so when the artists are …
Watered Down Awards
From Kanye West’s ridiculously overly dramatic, egotistical, self appreciation after accepting his award, to Tim McGraw proclaiming that he wants to live like he’s dying, it was apparent to me …
Blood, Gore, and More
Halloween Directed: by Rob Zombie. Starring: Tyler Mane and Malcolm McDowell. Running Time: 109 min. Rated: R Shoot ‘Em Up Starring: Clive Owen, Paul Giamatti and Monica Bellucci. Running Time: …
ILLA is Unbreakable
Simon Illa’s interview was unique from the get go. It’s always an awesome experience to speak to a fellow OI’er, someone living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. The interview you are about …
Yew Choong Cheong at Kennedy Center
Yew Choong Cheong, a West Virginia University student who plays and studies classical piano despite a loss of hearing, recently won the 2007 International Young Soloists Award given by VSA …
V: Vendetta
V For Vendetta is about a freedom fighter known only as “V”. Similar to that fictional hero, Zorro, he fights to free his countrymen from an oppressive and evil totalitarian …
Can I Have More Blood and Guts On my Popcorn Please!
If you like fun, scary and gory horror films, that don’t require a lot of thinking, then Final Destination 3 is the movie for you. This film only requires three …