Episodes

  • Going West: The Outlaw Josey Wales
    Apr 17 2025
    This week's dispatch from 'Notes from the Sketchbook' delves into Clint Eastwood's The Outlaw Josey Wales. It examines the core of the movie, moving beyond the surface of its Western genre trappings to consider the unexpected connections that form between its disparate characters against the backdrop of the post-Civil War landscape. 1400ish words, about seven minutes to let it all sink in. Part of my Clint Eastwood Western series. https://basesketch.art/blogs/sketchbook/going-west-the-outlaw-josey-wales
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    11 mins
  • Going West: High Plains Drifter
    Apr 9 2025
    Part two of the western series begins! This week's dispatch from 'Notes from the Sketchbook' digs deep into the unsettling power of High Plains Drifter– that slow burn of dread, the whispers of a past that refuses to stay buried. 1200 words, about eight minutes to let it all sink in. Part of my Clint Eastwood Western series. Link in bio. @ WWW.BASESKETCH.ART https://basesketch.art/blogs/sketchbook/going-west-high-plains-drifter Created with using Windsor & Newton Indian black ink on 210gsm Bristol Board canvas in A4 size. Available now, prints can also be ordered. www.basesketch.art
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    9 mins
  • Western Evolution: From Yojimbo To Unforgiven. Part 3
    Oct 9 2024

    In this episode we explore the making of Sergio Leone’s 1965 classic For a Few Dollars More, starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Van Cleef. Looking into the film’s groundbreaking direction, Ennio Morricone's unforgettable score, and the impact this legendary movie had on the Western genre and beyond. Whether you're a film buff or new we will bring you closer to the magic of this cinematic gem.


    Perfect for movie lovers, fans of classic cinema, and anyone curious about the artistry behind one of Leone’s greatest works!

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    11 mins
  • Western Evolution: From Yojimbo To Unforgiven. Part 2
    Sep 25 2024

    A Fistful Of Dollars

    In this episode, we explore how this iconic Spaghetti Western redefined the genre, influenced by Akira Kurosawa’s Yojimbo, and introduced the world to the "Man with No Name." From its gritty visuals to Ennio Morricone's unforgettable score, discover why A Fistful of Dollars remains a timeless piece of cinema history. Make sure to like and subscribe for more deep dives into classic films!

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    9 mins
  • Western Evolution: From Yojimbo to Unforgiven. Part One
    Sep 18 2024

    In this 'Notes from the Sketchbook' series, I explore the Western genre through Clint Eastwood's rise from 1950s TV star to an iconic movie figure. Inspired by Sergio Leone's Dollars Trilogy, I’ll review and create art based on these films, tracing Eastwood’s evolving image up to his deconstruction of the Western myth in Unforgiven. Before diving into A Fistful of Dollars, we first look to Kurosawa’s Yojimbo, the samurai film that heavily influenced Leone and reshaped Western cinema. www.basesketch.art www.basesketch.art/blogs/sketchbook/yojimbo-kurosawa-s-game-of-shadows-and-the-western-heist

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    10 mins
  • Alien: Romulus! Does it live up to the hype?
    Aug 21 2024

    Welcome to my review of Alien: Romulus! In this video, I discuss my thoughts on the latest installment in the iconic Alien franchise. I'll talk about the plot, characters, visuals, and how it compares to the previous films.

    Alien: Romulus Alien movie review Alien franchise Sci-fi horror Cailee Spaeny Fede Alvarez


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    8 mins
  • Mary Shelley: The visionary writer
    Sep 1 2023
    In 1797 Mary Wollstonecraft was born, better known as Mary Shelley. The Visionary Writer who Reshaped history and invented Science Fiction. A novelist of audacity, she left an indelible mark on the landscape of Gothic and science fiction. Her most renowned creation is Frankenstein, here is my ink work inspired by the icon. It's available later today in the meantime read all about it on the blog 👨🏻‍💻👇 https://basesketch.art/blogs/sketchbook/mary-shelley-the-visionary-writer-who-reshaped-history-and-invented-science-fiction #frankenstein #gothic #maryshelley #marywollstonecraft #amodernprometheus #lordbyron #RobertDeNiro #KennethBranagh #helenabonhamcarter #inksketch #blog #literature
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    7 mins
  • Notes from a sketch book: Nolan's Oppenheimer
    Jul 27 2023
    A review of the latest offering from acclaimed director Christopher Nolan.
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    4 mins