News
"New ArnoLand" is here
Welcome to the ArnoLand Soft Sciences, a brand new site by the world famous in Oak Park author, Jonathan Arnowitz-Taylor.
Writing
The writings of Jonathan Arnowitz-Taylor and Morris Taylor
Design in the ArnoSphere
The Timeless Scalabale Design Process
I have finally finished 7 articles on the Time Scalable Design Process, the guide for every designer to assure their work is both professional and thorough, regardless of the context of the design project. It's an approach similar to the checklist approach of surgeons or airline pilots as
Writing
Marlene Dietrich and Pre-code films
Especially interesting is following the directors because of the constraints and then the chipping away at the code (I'll write more about those later). I mean directors such as Howard Hawks, Otto Preminger, Billy Wilder, Alfred Hitchcock, etc.
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One Way Passage and the Pre-Code Hollywood
I see design from many different angles and one of them is how different mediums deal with constraints. Since I feel mastering constraints is the most important (and most liberating) task for the designer. One of my fascinations with the cinema is the effect censorship had on Hollywood, especially examining
M/s and Kink
The Goldberg Variations Introduction
THE GOLDBERG VARIATIONS trilogy chronicles Jamie Goldberg's journey from adolescence through early adulthood across three pivotal decades of queer history in America, exploring themes of identity, sexuality, self-destruction, and redemption through art.
M/s and Kink
Slings and Arrows, the kink coming out novel is out!
Volume 3: Slings and Arrows is now on sale. Buying options: Local Bookstore • US $5 Discount • UK £5 Discount • Amazon Finally the journey of Jamie Goldberg and its kink climax is complete. It’s been a long journey: I started this book project back in 2014, 10 years ago. Many
M/s and Kink
Lyrical Review of Volume 2: Redemption of the Damned
The novel is often bold and inventive in form, thrilling readers who favor character and innovation over narrative momentum: a set piece involving Wagner’s Parsifal is wild, hilarious and erotic.
Wine & Food
Simply delicious" Spaghetti with Clams
I have noticed that the so-called great cooking experts are creating a violence against decent cooking that actually is surprisingly simple. They will add complexity for its own sake, add surprising taste sensations when none are needed.
Writing
Piccolo Corpo: an intimate film of epic proportions
The film, Piccolo Corpo (Little Body) by debut director Laura Samani is an almost virtuoso display of the all too human struggle of women in a desperately inhumane male dominated world.
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Bologna Cinema Ritrovato Film Festival
I also had a pass to the Cinema Ritrovato festival, an international annual festival of restored films. I thought I was in for lighter fare than I bargained for: but they were all amazing films...
Featured
Volume II of Goldberg Variations released!
I finally was able to release Volume II of The Goldberg Variations, The Redemption of the Damned. It is available now in paperback or ebook from Amazon, and from your local bookstore in a couple of weeks. https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B08R19J5P6&preview=newtab&linkCode=
Writing
LGBTQ and Christian Fundamentalists? One SDA man's story of self-acceptence
Many Christian fundamentalists are also LGBTQ. My late partner, Dr. Morris Taylor, a Seventh-day Adventist leader, spoke openly about the pain of reconciling faith and identity. His San Diego Adventist Forum address may offer comfort and inspiration to others questioning their sexuality.