It's hard to believe that 20 years ago the Tracy Ulman show introduced the world to a crudely drawn, poorly animated cartoon that would forever change television. It aired as a small filler segment for the show, but the popularity of The Simpsons spread like wildfire. In 1990, 20th Century Fox decided to take a gamble and make The Simpsons a primetime sitcom cartoon spearheaded by creator Matt Groening. That gamble was about to make history. The Simpsons are a disfunctional family by every stretch of the means. Bart, the oldest, is a crude, sassy, back talking, and disrespectful troublemaker. His ...
In the music industry today we find an abundance of talented performers, however, with such mass numbers it's easy to fall into a niche where you sound like or act like the rest of the stars, losing your individuality. It's important to find your specific niche that sets you above the rest, giving you that brand that when your song comes on the radio, people know you sang it. Being a celebrity musician is the dream of just about anyone in the modern music era, and with MTV and VH1, it's been glorified and glamourized. So when a talented artist comes ...
In 2010 a new photo studio will be taking the Bay Area by storm. Well, it's not exactly new, just redesigned. The studio, known formally as Dowd Studios, will have a new name and identity in the new year. It won't be under new management, just a new name... Forever Studios. Jason Dowd opened Dowd Studios back in 2003. It was his dream to own a business and to be an artist. Throughout the years, Dowd incorporated web design and even video into his collection of services offered. Dowd says the business wasn't going "into the red," and there were no ...
Like Americans, the British love talent and reality shows, making them quite the rage across the pond. One of the more popular shows is Britain's Got Talent, which is like American Idol but they allow different kinds of performers to compete, making it not just a singing competition. Unlike American Idol, they allow any age to compete as long as they have the talent to move to the next round. However, here is a similiarity between the two shows: on the judging panel is the man who makes them quiver, Simon Cowell. About a year and a half ago the multi-decked ...
Welcome back to The Expressionist Magazine What do you think of when Christmastime is near? Colored lights, pine trees, traditional carols, crowded malls, and snow covered streets?... [Read more]
In 2010 a new photo studio will be taking the Bay Area by storm. Well, it’s not exactly new, just redesigned. The studio, known formally as Dowd Studios, will have a... [Read more]
It’s hard to believe that 20 years ago the Tracy Ulman show introduced the world to a crudely drawn, poorly animated cartoon that would forever change television. It aired... [Read more]
Who needs another version of the beloved Charles Dickens’ classic, you might ask. Well, I was thinking the same thing, but this may be one of the best versions to date.... [Read more]
In the music industry today we find an abundance of talented performers, however, with such mass numbers it’s easy to fall into a niche where you sound like or act like the... [Read more]
Grabbing their name from a lyric inspired by modern rockers Radiohead, the Culver City based act Backdrifter, from sunny California, formed in late 2008 and since then has not... [Read more]
For years you have seen the headlines of tabloids in the supermarket with titles such as “World Coming To An End” or “Nostradamus Says World Will End In 2000,”... [Read more]
Four years ago, a little boy was born into this world; a miracle to his family and a loving brother to his siblings. Unfortunately, Ethan would never be able to tell his parents... [Read more]
Kissin’ Cuzzins neighborhood restaurant has been a tradition for many since 1961. St. Petersburg locals and old timers have been eating at this establishment for years... [Read more]
Just a few weeks ago a story surfaced, rocking the Internet. It involved ’60s supermodel Twiggy and an ad she was in promoting a skin care product. The ad angered the... [Read more]