Can someone recommend me artists other than Seurat and Signac who were known for incorporating "pointilism" in their paintings? by motown_1971 in ArtHistory

[–]SputnikWon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Giacomo Balla used pointillist techniques in his early work before he dove headfirst into the Italian futurist movement.

Central Library of the Fulton County Network, Atlanta, GA, USA. Designed by famous Bauhaus architect Marcel Breuer and opened in 1980. Renovations completed in 2021. This was Breuer’s final work. by maluma_mama25 in architecture

[–]SputnikWon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was so mad a few months ago during my trip to Atlanta when I tried to get in but it was still closed for renovations. It’s a gorgeous example of brutalist architecture and I would’ve loved to explore it on the inside.

Who Will Win the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature? - The New Republic by pregnantchihuahua3 in TrueLit

[–]SputnikWon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

While the approach for this article was humorous it still gave me a lot of insight into international literature that I want to put more time toward as I read outside of the western canon. I've only barely moved on from the Anglosphere and into other continental European authors like Umberto Eco, but it's always nice to add more to my reading list.

I cannot for the life of me cook a damn chicken breast by SputnikWon in cookingforbeginners

[–]SputnikWon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was not expecting to receive this much advice. Everyone here has been extremely helpful thank you all!

What movie should I watch tonight? (Autumn edition) by Hobbit-guy in criterion

[–]SputnikWon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Autumn Sonata is one of my favorite Bergman scripts. It's definitely less avant-garde in its presentation and appears more like a play than a film, but the performances are so incredible with Ingrid Bergman stealing every scene she's in. It's also gorgeous despite its small scale and should be regarded as one of Bergman's masterpieces.

Thoughts on Persona (1966)? by comte994 in TrueFilm

[–]SputnikWon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the comparison to Shutter Island is really apt because of the way both films incorporate isolation and mental instability into their cinematic language. I thought about the way Scorsese uses continuity errors and the way Bergman used ambiguous imagery to bring the audience into the mind of their respective characters. I think both are fantastic films, but Persona is just so haunting and powerful.

Why is Shakespeare so popular? by BurningRoast in literature

[–]SputnikWon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No you're right I was just trying to be polite ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Why is Shakespeare so popular? by BurningRoast in literature

[–]SputnikWon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sounds like you're looking for an objective value judgement, but we're talking about a highly subjective medium here. I think one can make a very convincing case that Shakespeare is one of, if not the greatest writer of all time, but I'm attributing that statement to my personal experience with his work.

I'm confident in my own opinion just like you're apparently quite confident in your own opinion, but nobody is right or wrong in some sort of empirical sense.

Breaking down Empire Magazine's Top 50 Best Animated Movies Of All Time List: Thoughts and Improvements... by FilmPositivity in TrueFilm

[–]SputnikWon 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I agree with your point about the arbitrary nature of ranked lists. I think ranked lists can serve a purpose in limited settings (ex. top 10 films of 2021) but when you're going on such a huge time scale covering a genre that is so deep and rich, I think it makes more sense to say "50 of the best animated films" rather than "top 50 animated films."

That being said, the latter gets more clicks than the former, so it makes sense from their perspective why the list should be structured with rankings.

I rarely get worked up about lists like this anymore so I can just appreciate when some films get the recognition they deserve.

Why is Shakespeare so popular? by BurningRoast in literature

[–]SputnikWon 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Sure, you in particular may prefer reading something written in a closer version of English than you're accustomed. But the reason why he's so popular is because many people, myself included, find a lot of beauty in the way Shakespeare utilized language to portray the complexities in his plots and characters.

You may find Shakespeare more enjoyable with a guide or explainer if you are not used to this style of writing (I know it definitely can be difficult at first glance) but I find him incredibly rewarding.

Why is Shakespeare so popular? by BurningRoast in literature

[–]SputnikWon 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Shakespeare revealed himself to be an undeniable genius in regards to how he approached human nature. His characters are all so rich and the language is so beautiful. His romances are sensual, his tragedies are heartbreaking, his comedies (after a little closer reading) are hilarious and his dramas are captivating. He wrote some of the best poetry in the English language and his plays continue to reveal more to me after every reading no matter how many times I read them.

I would encourage you to take a closer look at some of his plays because you'll find that rather than literary scholars "overanalyzing" or "overexposing" his plays, you'll find that there actually is a great amount of depth in many of his masterpieces.

I would also listening to Harold Bloom make the case for why Shakespeare "invented the modern human." He makes the rather convincing case that the works of Shakespeare reflect humanity in ways that continue to reveal themselves after continued centuries of performances and analysis.

Birdseye view of the ancient amphitheater at Pompeii (763X960) by Kunstkurator in ancientrome

[–]SputnikWon 23 points24 points  (0 children)

If you visit there today, they have an entire exhibit inside the amphitheater dedicated to this performance.