Archive - A Woman Under the Influence

Is This Real Life?

Authoritarianism, corruption, and a film about a fascist vampire.

Aug 14 •

How to Get Lost

And maybe find some inspiration.

Aug 8 •

July 2025

9 Films to Make You Feel Like You're Summering on a European Beach

And a soundtrack for your aperitivo.

Jul 31 •

How to Use Astrology to Deepen Your Creative Process

Mercury retrograde, a new moon in Leo, and a Notes app full of ideas.

Jul 24 •

Is Time a Flat Circle?

Some thoughts on technology, magic, and religion.

Jul 18 •

Are You Spirits or People?

Some thoughts on dreams.

Jul 10 •

How to Fourth of July in 2025

A few ideas for the thinking American + a recipe for baked feta on a grill.

Jul 3 •

FilmStack Challenge of the Month #4

Some thoughts on sound.

Jul 2 •

June 2025

Alchemizing Grief

Jun 26 •

The Longest Day of the Year

Jun 20 •

May 2025

Visualizing without the visuals.

May 22 •

Some Kind of Magic, Part II

Part II: A ghost in the egg and some Jungian analysis.

May 15 •

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