All Art Is Quite Useless Cavity Magazine

For the final time this season, the gang assemble to prattle on about how they thought the first season of All Art Is Quite Useless went. Expect favourite moments, where to eat and where not to eat in Reading, and the age old debate of mayo versus ketchup. 

For the penultimate episode of Season 1, we are joined by long time friend of the pod James Freeman to discuss the esports documentary ‘True Sight’. Focusing on the events of the 2018 international Dota finals, the video follows the teams PSG.LGD and OG as they compete for the coveted prize. This topic was chosen by James and includes references to the following - True Sight: The International 2018 Finals | James Freeman

In this week’s episode, the gang are reunited to talk about ‘Loveless’ - the seminal album by shoegaze pioneers My Bloody Valentine. Released in 1991, this sophomore record blends heavy distorted guitars with ethereal vocals. This topic was chosen by Jamie and includes references to the following - Loveless (Album) | My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless (in 5 minutes) | The Joy of the Guitar Riff

For this episode, the gang are joined by author Anthony Dragonetti to discuss the 1985 dystopian comedy ‘Brazil’. Directed by Terry Gilliam, the film follows Sam Lowery as he attempts to escape his current circumstances and find the women of his dreams. This topic was chosen by Louis and includes references to the following - Brazil | Terry Gilliam on Brazil | CONFIDENCE MAN by Anthony Dragonetti

.This week on All Art Is Quite Useless, we are discussing two short stories entitled ‘you won’t hear my name anymore’ and ‘Shine / Variance’. The first, written by Nathanial Duggan, is taken from Cavity Magazine and the second, from writer Stephen Walsh, was published in The White Review. These topics were chosen by Olivia and includes references to the following:

you won't hear my name anymore:https://cavitymagazine.tumblr.com/post/619721408333971456/𝐲𝐨𝐮-𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐭-𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐦𝐲-𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞

Shine/Variance:https://www.thewhitereview.org/fiction/shine-variance/

Next week's review - Brazil (1985): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brazil-Jonathan-Pryce/dp/B07998ZG1S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=brazil&qid=1592992185&sr=8-1

For this episode, the gang take a look at the work of writer, animator and filmmaker Lee Hardcastle. Known for his distinctive claymation style, Hardcastle’s work comprises sketch comedies, pop culture parodies, music videos and much more. This topic was chosen by Jack and includes references to the following - Lee Hardcastle Playlist | Lee Hardcastle Channel | Def by Temptation | Shine / Variance | you won't hear my name anymore | Some cover artwork imagery obtained via the Lee Hardcastle Channel