yellow dress

"So, yes, for the fucking love of God, movies matter. TV shows matter. Novels matter. They shape the lens through which you see the world. The very fact that you don’t think they matter, that even right now you’re still resisting the idea, is what makes all of this so dangerous to you — you watch movies so you can turn off your brain and let your guard down. But while your guard is down, you’re letting them jack directly into that part of your brain that creates your mythology. If you think about it, it’s an awesome responsibility on the part of the storyteller. And you’re comfortable handing that responsibility over to Michael Bay."

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David Wong, “Five Ways You Don’t Realize Movies Are Controlling Your Brain”

Which is why when people say that TV, movies, books aren’t important — they don’t know what they’re saying. These forms of media tell narratives about ourselves and the world around us. They help to form our world.

Stories matter, and the way they are portrayed matters. They can demonstrate our humanity, or work to further oppress us. I think storytellers do have a responsibility to create work that examines what it means to be human, all the good, bad and what’s left in between. I think they do have a responsibility to be critical of our societies. I think there is a moral obligation to push forward a more humane way of being.

These things have to, and should be taken seriously.

(via salientverses)

(Source: quantumstarlight)

cisbender:

when an artist wants to show you their art

or a writer wants you to read what they’ve written

it’s quite often an expression of trust

because a poem or a story or a painting are often things that come from the heart

little pieces of the artists themselves

and if they’re willing to share it with you

you should appreciate it

(Source: fadical)

"Stories you read when you’re the right age never quite leave you. You may forget who wrote them or what the story was called. Sometimes you’ll forget precisely what happened, but if a story touches you it will stay with you, haunting the places in your mind that you rarely ever visit."

— Neil Gaiman (via poppynotliketheflower)

(Source: misswallflower)

aseaofquotes:

J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers

(Source: aseaofquotes)

"Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven’s sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something."

— Kurt Vonnegut (via crookedindifference)