a history of the distant present

Orson Welles and the Grandiose - Scene One

Orson Welles and the Grandiose - Scene One

We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This week, Evan espouses on why Orson Welles is the greatest filmmaker of all time.

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Orson Welles and the Grandiose - Prologue

Orson Welles and the Grandiose - Prologue

We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This week, Evan begins to present his grand theory of cinematic greatness.

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Israel, Gaza, The Impossibility of Dialogue? - Part 1

Israel, Gaza, The Impossibility of Dialogue? - Part 1

We hereby present the next episode of "It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present" by Evan Tucker. This week, Evan explains Israel's unsustainable position after last week's massacre in the Gaza Strip.

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The Crisis of What is Art: Part 3 - Populism vs. Elitism

The Crisis of What is Art: Part 3 - Populism vs. Elitism

We hereby present the next episode of It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present by Evan Tucker. This week, Evan illustrates the conflict between popular and classical art.

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The Crisis of What is Art: Part 1 - Art vs. Entertainment

The Crisis of What is Art: Part 1 - Art vs. Entertainment

We hereby present the next episode of It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present by Evan Tucker. This week, Evan dives into the distinction between art and entertainment. 

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New Directions in Movies (Part 1)

New Directions in Movies (Part 1)

We hereby present the next episode of It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present by Evan Tucker. This week, Evan compares Oscar winner "Shape of Water" to the work of P.T. Anderson to show the ability of cinema to exemplify diversity.

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Ma Vlast - Tabor and Blanik

Ma Vlast - Tabor and Blanik

We hereby present the next episode of It's Not Even Past: A History of the Distant Present by Evan Tucker. This week, Evan concludes his three week exploration of Ma Vlast with excursions into Czech history, mythology, and religion. He tells the story of Zdenek Nejedly, the Czech Forrest Gump, and Rafael Kubelik - his favorite conductor. 

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