Engaging your imagination can be tricky. Oftentimes, the best ideas will come to you when you’re not expecting them. That’s great and all, but it’s not very convenient when you need to write a story, design a new product, or come up with a solution to a problem. Luckily, there are some simple ways to get your mind moving in the right direction. [READ MORE]
Pan's Labyrinth Maxim Trevelyan
Frankly, I believe that Pan’s Labyrinth is one of the greatest fantasy movies, despite it being so entrenched in reality as opposed to others of its genre. It took a second viewing for me to really appreciate the movie and its little nuances and, another point for it, it never really gets old, no matter how many times you see it. [READ MORE]
The Importance of Using Imagination Sky Alton
When we think about imagination, it can often seem like some vague and slightly untrustworthy thing. After all, it’s possible to get lost in imagination and to have ‘an overactive imagination.’ Even when we consider imagination in a positive light, people often think of it as some rare treasure that only really creative people can use. We don’t treat it like something that you would rely on in your day to day life: more like a luxury that you can’t afford. I’m not sure that’s true though. In fact, I don’t think we even realise when we’re using our imaginations half the time. [READ MORE]
Onward Prof. Scarlet Leslie-Lewis
Although Onward probably won't be one of my top Pixar movies, it is definitely worth watching. It appears to be another coming-of-age story, but evolves into something much more. The fantasy setting is enjoyable and sometimes completely outrageous, yet still relatable to the real world. [READ MORE]