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The final video of our 3-part Bob Ross deep dive! Let's find out how Bob fits into history, philosophy, spirituality, culture, art, technology, and the relation of them all to our evolving society, from the Industrial to the Digital Revolution we're currently still trying to understand. The Bob Ross Deep Dive series: Part 1: His Legacy Part 2: His Biography Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital Revolution (this video) Timestamps: 0:00 recap of Part 3a (summary of the evolution of social morality from prehistory and antiquity through Christian Medieval and renaissance Europe and our modern secular and spiritually disconnected society) 16:14 Bob's spirituality 40:44 Mr. Rogers and Bob Ross 53:27 history of landscape paintings and their symbolism 1:10:44 landscapes, Utopia and social reformation 1:30:50 America's work ethic differed from Europe's 1:38:53 "Consumer Society and American History" 1:47:21 this guy Baudrillard: technology and people, conspicuous consumption 1:54:50 an antidote to nihilism in modern society 2:06:50 importance of silence, an antidote to noise/over-stimulation 2:23:35 psychological significance of landscapes 2:31:21 reaction against the industrial revolution: dignity of craftsmanship, design, self-reliance 2:48:46 Bob was ahead of the curve: tech, leisure, and Education 2.0 2:57:55 the meaning of life (yes, i'm saying Bob knew the meaning of life) 3:15:40 Web 2.0 3:23:38 proto-social media: Bob anticipated live streams, parasocial relationships, audience engagement 3:33:33 8. hours. laytayer... (whew!) 3:34:35 Davy T. Painterman (a Bob Ross disciple, painter and teacher) 3:41:30 Bob the Boomer influencer 3:47:30 relational aesthetics: from consuming to participating in art 3:59:55 metamodernism and authenticity 4:16:27 Bob and ASMR 4:20:35 Bob and reactionary Millenial trends: farmhouse, DIY, environmentalism/conservation, traditionalism, frugality, ethical/fairtrade/sustainability, crunchy mom's, hand-crafted, locally-sourced, natural and quality products 4:42:23 Conclusion (excerpt from "Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon" by **Congdon, Blandy, and Cooeyman** (https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Clouds-Trees-Ross-Phenomenon/dp/1617039950)) Thanks for watching guys. And thank you for the continued support and encouraging, thoughtful, and constructive feedback. -Rich Sources: ▸"Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon" by **Congdon, Blandy, and Cooeyman** (https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Clouds-Trees-Ross-Phenomenon/dp/1617039950) ▸Sex, Deceit, and Scandal: The Ugly War Over Bob Ross' Ghost by **Alston Ramsay** https://www.thedailybeast.com/sex-deceit-and-scandal-the-ugly-war-over-bob-ross-ghost ▸"Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed" by Director **Joshua Rofe** and producers **Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone **(https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081) ▸PBS doc "bob ross: the happy painter" ▸https://blog.rexhomes.com/how-did-farmhouse-style-become-a-trend/ ▸https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culture-shrink/201809/the-psychology-rustic-chic ▸https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Craftsman ▸https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_and_Crafts_movement ▸https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ruskin ▸https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Morris ▸https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_painting ▸https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_River_School ▸Bill Alexander Documentary ▸"**Consumer Society in American History: A Reader**" ▸**Chapter 3: "Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society"** ▸https://artsfuse.org/235381/film-review-bob-ross-happy-accidents-betrayal-greed-painting-by-plunders/ ▸https://thehustle.co/why-its-nearly-impossible-to-buy-an-original-bob-ross-painting/amp/ ▸https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-bob-ross-owes-happy-trees-forgotten-painter ▸https://biographics.org/bob-ross-biography-the-man-behind-the-canvas/ - ▸https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/10/bob-ross-inc-joan-kowalski #BobRoss #history #philosophy #asmr ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ► If you'd like to show support for the channel: ▸Patreon (monthly donations) ........ ▸PayPal (one-time donation)......... https://www.paypal.me/LetsFindOutASMR ......... ▸Or if you shop on Amazon, using this link will support the channel at no extra cost to you: ▸Or see my Amazon Wishlist if you'd like to purchase a gift for the channel: ▸
This is part 2b of my 3-part Bob Ross Deep Dive series: Part 1: His Legacy Part 2A and 2B: this audio (broken in two for the podcast audio) Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital Revolution Let's dive deep into Bob Ross's humble Florida roots, learn about his interests, his friends, mentors, and family, and follow him to Alaska where he cultivated a joy that he'd eventually share with the world. Let's find out what made Bob Ross into the mysteriously placid man who's still winning us over nearly 30 years after his death. A special thank you to all my Patreon supporters over the past few months while I've been diving into this cultural figure who's impacted what I do so profoundly. I hope this series is worth it. -Rich Chapters: Hello Annette, Goodbye Bill Bob Ross, Inc. Why Bob Succeeded: Sincerity, Style, Preparedness, and Vision Bob's Reputation: Andy Warhol, Thomas Kinkade… and Bob Bob Ross, Inc. is not Bob Ross Changing of the Guard: Bob Ross, Inc. Since 2012 Steve Ross's Comeback (with Dana Jester) Main sources: Sex, Deceit, and Scandal: The Ugly War Over Bob Ross' Ghost by **Alston Ramsay** https://www.thedailybeast.com/sex-deceit-and-scandal-the-ugly-war-over-bob-ross-ghost Netflix Documentary: "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed" by Director **Joshua Rofe** and producers **Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone **(https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081) "Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon" by **Congdon, Blandy, and Cooeyman** (https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Clouds-Trees-Ross-Phenomenon/dp/1617039950) PBS doc "bob ross: the happy painter" and "brush strokes"(official publication of the tv art club by BRI) + communications w various people Minor Sources Directly About Bob/Joy of Painting: https://artsfuse.org/235381/film-review-bob-ross-happy-accidents-betrayal-greed-painting-by-plunders/ - https://thehustle.co/why-its-nearly-impossible-to-buy-an-original-bob-ross-painting/amp/ - https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-bob-ross-owes-happy-trees-forgotten-painter - https://biographics.org/bob-ross-biography-the-man-behind-the-canvas/ - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/10/bob-ross-inc-joan-kowalski - Alexander Cruz's testimony
This is part 2a of 3 parts of my Bob Ross Deep Dive series: Part 1: His Legacy Part 2A and 2B: this audio (broken in two for the podcast audio) Part 3A: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Ancient History and Modern Leisure Part 3B: The Philosophy of Bob Ross: Industrial to Digital Revolution Let's dive deep into Bob Ross's humble Florida roots, learn about his interests, his friends, mentors, and family, and follow him to Alaska where he cultivated a joy that he'd eventually share with the world. Let's find out what made Bob Ross into the mysteriously placid man who's still winning us over nearly 30 years after his death. A special thank you to all my Patreon supporters over the past few months while I've been diving into this cultural figure who's impacted what I do so profoundly. I hope this series is worth it. -Rich Timestamps/Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:39 Childhood 34:52 Early Adulthood: Air Force, Family, and the Alaskan Landscape 1:09:08 The Coming Career Shift 1:28:36 Bill before Bob: Wilhelm Alexander's Story 2:15:39 Bob: “The Happy Alaskan” (where this one ends) 2:43:08 Hello Annette, Goodbye Bill 3:21:12 Bob Ross, Inc. 3:31:21 Why Bob Succeeded: Sincerity, Style, Preparedness, and Vision 4:25:03 Bob's Reputation: Andy Warhol, Thomas Kinkade… and Bob 4:48:49 Bob Ross, Inc. is not Bob Ross 5:44:01 Changing of the Guard: Bob Ross, Inc. Since 2012 6:02:02 Steve Ross's Comeback (with Dana Jester) Main sources: Sex, Deceit, and Scandal: The Ugly War Over Bob Ross' Ghost by **Alston Ramsay** https://www.thedailybeast.com/sex-deceit-and-scandal-the-ugly-war-over-bob-ross-ghost Netflix Documentary: "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed" by Director **Joshua Rofe** and producers **Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone **(https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081) "Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon" by **Congdon, Blandy, and Cooeyman** (https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Clouds-Trees-Ross-Phenomenon/dp/1617039950) PBS doc "bob ross: the happy painter" and "brush strokes"(official publication of the tv art club by BRI) + communications w various people Minor Sources Directly About Bob/Joy of Painting: https://artsfuse.org/235381/film-review-bob-ross-happy-accidents-betrayal-greed-painting-by-plunders/ - https://thehustle.co/why-its-nearly-impossible-to-buy-an-original-bob-ross-painting/amp/ - https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-bob-ross-owes-happy-trees-forgotten-painter - https://biographics.org/bob-ross-biography-the-man-behind-the-canvas/ - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/10/bob-ross-inc-joan-kowalski - Alexander Cruz's testimony
Bob Ross is more than a painter, more than a teacher, and more than a TV show host. Let's find out what Bob was really up to with his timeless show "The Joy of Painting." Thanks to everyone for your continued encouragement and a special thanks to my patreon supporters for going out of your way to show love for the channel. It means alot. Pt. 1: His Legacy Pt. 2: His Life and Art (coming soon) Pt. 3: His Place in History (coming soon) Timestamps: 0:00 Bob the radical 11:00 The real thesis of the book, Joy as self-development 26:00 Deeper meaning in painting 42:05 A brief history and assessment of Bob's life and legacy 1:07:00 A great story from Bob's student 1:14:25 Bob's mission: His medium is part of the message 1:30:30 Trying to find a crack in his clean image 1:47:05 Nothing wrong with making a “happy buck” 1:55:57 Bob's legacy is aging well Sources used: Main sources: - Sex, Deceit, and Scandal: The Ugly War Over Bob Ross' Ghost by **Alston Ramsay** https://www.thedailybeast.com/sex-deceit-and-scandal-the-ugly-war-over-bob-ross-ghost - Netflix Documentary: "Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed" by Director **Joshua Rofe** and producers **Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone **(https://www.netflix.com/title/81155081) - "Happy Clouds, Happy Trees: The Bob Ross Phenomenon" by **Congdon, Blandy, and Cooeyman** (https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Clouds-Trees-Ross-Phenomenon/dp/1617039950) - two main sources: PBS doc "bob ross: the happy painter" and "brush strokes"(official publication of the tv art club by BRI) + communications w various people Minor Sources Directly About Bob/Joy of Painting: - https://artsfuse.org/235381/film-review-bob-ross-happy-accidents-betrayal-greed-painting-by-plunders/ - https://thehustle.co/why-its-nearly-impossible-to-buy-an-original-bob-ross-painting/amp/ - https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-bob-ross-owes-happy-trees-forgotten-painter - https://biographics.org/bob-ross-biography-the-man-behind-the-canvas/ - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/10/bob-ross-inc-joan-kowalski - Alexander Cruz's testimony - Dawnia's testimony Minor Sources Tangential to Bob: - https://blog.rexhomes.com/how-did-farmhouse-style-become-a-trend/ - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/culture-shrink/201809/the-psychology-rustic-chic - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Craftsman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arts_and_Crafts_movement - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Ruskin - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Morris - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_city_movement - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_painting - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_River_School - Bill Alexander Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKEPISA0f4E - "**Consumer Society in American History: A Reader**" - **Chapter 3 of "Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society"** ►If you'd like to show support for the channel: ▸Patreon (monthly donations) ........ ▸PayPal (one-time donation)......... https://www.paypal.me/LetsFindOutASMR ......... ▸Or if you shop on Amazon, using this link will support the channel at no extra cost to you: ▸Or see my Amazon Wishlist if you'd like to purchase a gift for the channel: ▸
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iTalk movies is a long-form interview series featuring leading members of the film community. Host Nick Mardi interviews Alex Essoe, Julius Ramsay & Alston Ramsay from The Midnighters. Midnight, New Year's Eve: when all the hopes of new beginnings come to life - except for Lindsey and Jeff Pittman, whose strained marriage faces the ultimate test after they cover up a terrible crime and find themselves entangled in a Hitchcockian web of deceit and madness. Website - http://popcorntalk.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/thepopcorntalk Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/PopcornTalk/ ABOUT POPCORN TALK: Popcorn Talk Network is the online broadcast network with programming dedicated exclusively to movie discussion, news, interviews and commentary. Popcorn Talk Network is comprised of the leading members and personalities of the film press and community including E!'s Maria Menounos, Scott “Movie” Mantz and Jeff Sneider.https://anchor.fm/app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
'Midnighters' is a Hitchcock-style, modern thriller done on an indie budget and it definitely deserves a place on your radar! To celebrate the release of the film this past weekend, I had director Julius Ramsay, screenwriter Alston Ramsay and star Alexandra Essoe on the show to talk about inspirations for the real-world story, shooting the film in New England the middle of winter and motivations for some of the movie's unique scenes. Along the way, we discuss The Oscars, the reality of indie fundraising and how awesome 'Bomb Cyclone' looks! This is a really big filmmaking episode so it should appeal to all of you film fans out there! Enjoy, share and all that!Check the 'Midnighters' website to see if it's playing near you!Subscribe to Geekscape on iTunes!Follow Jonathan on Twitter and Instagram!Join the Geekscape Forever Facebook Group!Visit Geekscape.net for more Geekscape goodness!
Alston Ramsay is an old National Review hand, and an old Bill Buckley hand. He went on to work for Secretary Robert Gates, General David Petraeus, and others. Now he is in Hollywood, writing movies. Just coming out is “ Midnighters,” directed by Julius Ramsay, Alston's older brother. With Jay, Alston talks about the movie and many other subjects — including basketball, about which Alston is... Source
MIDNIGHTERS (premiering Friday 3/2) is a layered, enigmatic thriller set in the Gothic backwoods of New England, where a young couple’s marriage faces the ultimate test after they cover up a terrible crime and find themselves entangled in a Hitchcockian web of deceit and madness. The movie is the theatrical debut of director Julius Ramsay, who is known for his work on AMC's "The Walking Dead” and Syfy’s upcoming Superman prequel “Krypton.” The film was written by his brother Alston Ramsay, who was inspired to write MIDNIGHTERS after seeing a disturbing real life news story in the LA Times about a woman who drove home someone she struck with her car and kept him in her garage. Midnighters premieres Friday 3/2 on VOD and in theaters in LA, New York and elsewhere.
MIDNIGHTERS (premiering Friday 3/2) is a layered, enigmatic thriller set in the Gothic backwoods of New England, where a young couple’s marriage faces the ultimate test after they cover up a terrible crime and find themselves entangled in a Hitchcockian web of deceit and madness. The movie is the theatrical debut of director Julius Ramsay, who is known for his work on AMC's "The Walking Dead” and Syfy’s upcoming Superman prequel “Krypton.” The film was written by his brother Alston Ramsay, who was inspired to write MIDNIGHTERS after seeing a disturbing real life news story in the LA Times about a woman who drove home someone she struck with her car and kept him in her garage. Midnighters premieres Friday 3/2 on VOD and in theaters in LA, New York and elsewhere.
In the new film, ‘Midnighters,’ Lindsey and Jeff Pittman are driving home from a New Year’s party when they accidentally cover up a terrible crime that entangles them in a Hitchcockian web of deceit. In this interview, writer-director brothers Julius Ramsay and Alston Ramsay discuss their storyboarding process, loopholes for an Indie thriller, what it was like to be a professional speechwriter, and the director talks about his work on ‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Outcast,’ and ‘Battlestar Galactica.’ Find out more information here: http://gwi.io/9yom1l Stay up-to-date on other creative advice at www.creativeprinciples.live
This is an interview with Julius and Alston Ramsay is practically a "Indie Filmmaking How To Guide." Get an in-pepth look at how "The Walking Dead" director and the former speechwriter for General Petreaus and the Secretary of Defense created a low budget thriller called "Midnighters," using inventive techniques for effects work, set design, noir cinematography and more. Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... SoundCloud - @nextbestpicturepodcast iTunes Podcasts - itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-…d1087678387?mt=2
Alston Ramsay, former deputy chief speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, talks to Sean Tuohy about making “Midnighters” with his brother Julius Ramsay. To learn more about “Midnighters,” visit the film’s official website, like its Facebook page, or follow it on Twitter @midnightersfilm.
Sarah and Jake from The Harold & Maudecast sit down with actor Alex Essoe to discuss her new film, MIDNIGHTERS, a thriller/horror about a couple who try to cover up a gruesome crime and find themselves in a Hitchcockian web of deceit and misdirection. The film premiered at the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival. MIDNIGHTERS is a horror/thriller from Director, Julius Ramsay (The Walking Dead), written by his brother Alston Ramsay. Co-starring with Essoe is Perla Haney-Jardine (STEVE JOBS), and Dylan McTee (Sweet/Vicious) and Ward Horton (ANNABELLE). Essoe's upcoming projects including the Val Kilmer starring, THE SUPER and THE MAESTRO in which she plays legendary film actress/dancer Cyd Charisse. You can view more of Alex Essoe's project on IMDB.com For more interviews, movie and game reviews from The Harold & Maudecast visit www.thehmcnetwork.com