Author Archives: Talia

About Talia

I'm a 20-something art enthusiast with a background in Film and English Literature. When I'm not blogging here, I spend my free time on independent film projects, web design, motion graphics, and reading the hell out of the literary canon.

Google Art Project Brings Museums to You

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Talia

I’ve always thought museum websites were a great option for people who can’t afford the time or money required to travel to the museum in person. They feature digital tours and closer shots of the art than you would even … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Is a Censored “Huck Finn” a Sign of Decline in Reading?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Talia

Gillian at The Portrait of a Would-Be Artist as a Young Woman posted a video in which Twain scholar Melissa Harris-Perry explains why the upcoming sanitized release of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is problematic. Gillian does a fantastic job … Continue reading →

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FB Morning Reads – French Food, Huck Finn, and Matt Damon’s Ab Double

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Talia

Here’s your tasty morning reading material for 1/5/11! Apparently if you’re Ethan Coen’s 15-year-old kid, you don’t have to deal with boring credits like “assistant to script supervisor” in films. You can be Matt Damon’s abs double. I’ve got to … Continue reading →

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Muppets Sing Kanye’s “Monster”

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Talia

My favorite puppets take on my favorite Kanye song. Things get pretty real pretty fast in this NSFW video:

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Best Museum Websites If You Can’t Go In Person

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Talia

Getting to a museum can be a pricy proposition. Even if you’re close enough not to have to purchase international airfare or stay in a hotel, ticket costs and museum food can really add up. So what to do if … Continue reading →

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Celebrities as Defined by Urban Dictionary

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Talia

How does one define a celebrity? In a post-Hilton age, they are no longer definable as artists. They can be socialites, politicians, bloggers, or even just unwitting sex tape stars. Luckily, lazy celebrity-watchers have easy access to celebrity definitions from … Continue reading →

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FB Morning Reads

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Talia

Happy New Year! With the coming of 2011, today’s Morning Reads are dominated by end-of-the-year countdowns: Do you like your pop culture news sources to be self-aware? You’re in luck because Vulture has made a “slideshow-based list of Vulture’s best … Continue reading →

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FB Morning Reads – Lincoln Center, Red State, and Creepy Muppets

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Talia

This is the first edition of FB Morning Reads, a thrice-weekly list of interesting articles, blog posts, and other arts and culture reads to keep you entertained during the morning grind. The Washington Post examines how the Lincoln Center redesign … Continue reading →

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Grave Spiderman Musical Injury Reported With Lighthearted Cartoon

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Talia

Why can’t all news be illustrated via SIMs-esque animation sequences?

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Pretty Money: Countries with Currency Prettier Than Ours

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Talia

The U.S. Dollar has being losing value the past few years, and not just in terms of its ability to buy things. PSD Tuts just put up an interesting round-up of international currency design that kicks the U.S. dollar’s butt … Continue reading →

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