I discovered the art of David Lynch entirely by accident, although I had shown a keen interest in films from a relatively young age, I usually arrived at them by way of the star appearing in them. As a budding actor I wanted to study the best and through watching […]
Author: Dave S. Johnson
Why Animated Videos Should Be Professionally Designed
An interesting way to spread education, to explain some key concept or to make abstract theories easy is to explain through a video. One of the most popular ways to do it is to make animated videos. These videos are not only fun to watch but are more engrossing than […]
An Obituary – The Death of Modern Western Pop Music
It is with deep regret that I wish to inform you all of the untimely (but blatantly obvious) death of modern Western pop music. Sadly, ‘Pop’ as it was fondly called was ailing for sometime, and no one seemed to notice when it finally bellied up. ‘Pop music’ was renowned […]
TWIN PEAKS: Fire Walk With Me Bluray Review
The original television airing of Twin Peaks in 1990 coincided with my recent interest in the films of David Lynch after renting a copy of Blue Velvet on video and the break between the first and second seasons also saw the release of Wild At Heart at the cinema which […]
The Advantages of Film Cameras in a Digital Age
Digital cameras have been developing day by day since their invention. The advent of digital photography has almost replaced the conventional film photography in the consumer market. The production of new film cameras has come down considerably. While digital cameras offer a lot of benefits, there still are some advantages […]
Go-To-Heaven Card
When I was a child, Monopoly was one of my most favourite board games. We could play for hours to acquire the most property. The main objective was to own a couple of hotels on Eloff Street. With hard work, good planning and a bit of luck here and there […]
The Billionaire’s Grandson
The big headline splashed across the Jacksonville Daily News read: Billionaire Malcolm Fellerhouse III Dies. The tycoon who contributed to America’s growing wealth since the end of the Depression had died due to natural causes-old age and a weak heart. As a matter of fact, when each of his family […]
Why You Need Ear Training Skills To Become A Great Guitarist
It is a struggle to become a great guitar player when you don’t have ear training skills. However, it’s probably not for the same reasons you might think… Most guitar players believe that ear training only refers to identifying notes, chords or scales… but it’s much more than that! Developing […]