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Lulu and Schopenhauer: Charting the Infinite Realms of the Unseen Mind
In her mind’s labyrinthine avenues, Lulu stumbled upon a familiar face. It was Arthur Schopenhauer, the philosopher, and sage of pessimism, who welcomed her with recognition. ‘Lulu, my dear,’ he said in a honeyed voice, ‘fate has brought us together again. I’ll guide you through the multiverse of the mind, the beguiling realm of the archetypes.’ With a cape flourish and a bow, Schopenhauer invited Lulu to follow him through the baroque landscapes of her subconscious. As they journeyed through the ethereal dreamscapes of Lulu’s mind, Schopenhauer regaled her with stories of the boundless potential of art and the dangers of the will to live. Lulu was spellbound, entranced by…
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The Mystery Surrounding Louise Brooks and ‘Naked on My Goat’
The legendary, yet tragically overlooked silver-screen actress, Louise Brooks was mostly admired for her hauntingly graceful beauty. For those looking to find a deeper appreciation for this woman of remarkable talents, there is certainly more than meets the eye. Louise Brooks was much greater than her mere physical appearance alone. It is her intellectual talents that are the most underappreciated. Here, we take a look at her impressive intellect. The Actress who Read Proust and Schopenhauer When growing up, Louise Brooks’ father was such an avid collector of books that he was literally sinking the family home with the weight of his cavernous private library. Her father would often retreat…
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Louise Brooks wasn’t just brainy, she was Schopenhauer-brainy
The Unlikely Orbits of Louise Brooks and Arthur Schopenhauer Collide in Time and Space For Every Action… There is an Equal and Opposite Reaction Imagine a silent film actress. Imagine a wildly beautiful silent film actress. Imagine a wildly beautiful silent film star on the set of G.W. Pabst’s lurid, cult classic Pandora’s Box. Between takes, she picks up her worn copy of Schopenhauer’s essays. It is a dense, heady, German Idealist philosophy from the mid-19th century. How does his powerful prose color her experience of the film set? What refractions does she find through that lens? This was Louise Brooks. She possessed a singular drive along with an abundance…
