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The PoArtMo Mini-Reviews – Ulysses 31

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On April 19, 2021

In PoArtMo Mini-Reviews, Reviews, The PoArtMo Corner

The PoArtMo Mini-Reviews are short, quick-read reviews written by members of the PoArtMo Collective. Our goal is to introduce you to art (books, documentaries, movies, etc.) that you may not be familiar with, and that both adults and youths alike can enjoy.

Today’s mini-review was written by Azelle Elric.

Uchū Densetsu Yurishīzu Sātīwan – Ulysses 31

Genre: French-Japanese anime series. Action, adventure, science-fiction, fantasy.

Year: Originally aired in France from October 1981 to April 1982 (26 episodes)

Creators: Jean Chalopin and Nina Wolmark

Summary: 31st century, space base of Troy. After securing peace in the solar system, it’s time for Ulysses and his crew to go back to Earth. On their way, a mysterious cosmic force kidnaps Telemachus, Ulysses’s son. To save him, Ulysses destroys the Cyclops, a monstrous biomechanical entity.

Angered and asking for revenge, the Olympian Gods condemn Ulysses to roam within the Olympian stellar system until he finds the Kingdom of Hades to save his crew from the Gods’ curse and find the path to return to Earth.

“Mortals, you defy the Gods? I sentence you to travel among unknown stars. Until you find the Kingdom of Hades, your bodies will stay as lifeless as stone.”

Ulysses begins the strangest and most dangerous journey of all…

Inspiration: 5 stars.
Positivity: 5 stars.
Family-friendliness: 5 stars.

Why I like it: The characters and their interactions are well developed. All in all, Ulysses 31 is a great way for people to get into Homer’s Odyssey. And the soundtrack is fantastic.

Who can read / watch: Everyone aged 7 and above.

Favorite episode: In Strange Meeting ( “Ulysse rencontre Ulysse”), Ulysses meets his ancestor Ulysses, King of Ithaca and helps him to get rid of Penelope’s suitors.

PoArtMo verdict: A very enjoyable TV show even 40 years later! Chalopin and Wolmark had the brilliant idea of giving the classical myth a fantastic and futuristic twist. Ulysses 31 allowed me to discover Homer’s Odyssey as a child!

For more information on the show, visit https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulysses_31.

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Announcing the Flashku!

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On April 1, 2021

In Announcements, The PoArtMo Corner

The Flashku

Hello folks!

Cendrine recently created a new literary genre that fits perfectly what we do at Auroras & Blossoms. We believe that its uniqueness will appeal to many of you! It’s called the Flashku.

The flashku is a short flash fiction piece that borrows elements from the sixku, the kindku, and the haiku. So, basically, it’s poetic prose!

How does it work? The rules are very simple:

  1. 50-100 words only.
  2. 7 words must be taken from another piece (credits mandatory)
  3. Inspired by an image (permission and credits mandatory)
  4. Minimal descriptions
  5. Climax at about 80% through the piece (not a hard rule, just a way to guide your writing)
  6. Positive / inspirational twist or resolution at the end

That’s it!

Here is an example of flashku

The Puddle

When they greeted each other, she asked herself if it was love. 

Suddenly, the reflection in the puddle was disturbed. “Pitter-patter,” said the rain. They smiled. 

“The garden is not far. Just at the end of the road,” he said, gently inviting her to follow him. Their wanderings together always were a unique source of comfort. So, she jumped over the puddle… 

Mesmerized by the crackling fire, she remembered the silence of their first kiss. 

And now, a lifetime later, as they looked at each other, she finally knew. 

———–

© 2021 Cendrine Marrouat

Flashku inspired by Kahlil Gibran’s The Wanderer

Image credits: Cendrine Marrouat

We hope that you will enjoy experimenting with this very unique literary genre. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Thanks for reading and as always, happy writing!

Cendrine & David

PoArtMo Collective’s New Book: Release Date!

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On February 22, 2021

In Announcements, Latest book releases, The PoArtMo Corner

Seizing the Bygone Light: A Tribute to Early Photography

Pre-release review:

A must read for photography and poetry lovers.

Seizing the Bygone Light: A Tribute to Early Photography is a lovely journey through three artists’ interpretations and integration of photography pioneers’ works into their own art.

Hadiya Ali’s photos, which pull inspiration from Irving Penn and Karl Blossfeldt, give the reader much to explore and examine, seeing something new with each pass of the human lens.

Cendrine Marrouat’s Reminigrams artfully incorporate her homage to old photography and the magic of layers in modern photography processing. Delightful texture plays upon Cendrine’s personal images which adds more intrigue and another layer of story to the resultant images.

Finally, David Ellis’ contribution of Pareiku and Haibun poetry, which is inspired by archival images, brings word and language together in a delightful, thoughtful rendering of expression.

The book is a gratifying visual and prose experience for those who appreciate photography and poetry.

Natalie Brown – Musician, Branding & Marketing Strategist and Lifestyle Vlogger

That’s it!

We have a release date for Seizing the Bygone Light: A Tribute to Early Photography!

Our new book will be out on March 16, 2021! Yes, only three weeks to wait!

In the meantime, feel free to pre-order your copy. Actually, we strongly recommend that you don’t wait until release date to click the purchase button. Why? Because of our early-bird price of $8.99 $6.99. Yes, $2 off the regular price!

Please note that this special offer is only valid until March 15th!

Seizing the Bygone Light: A Tribute to Early Photography is available for purchase from all major online bookstores: Kobo, Barnes & Noble, Apple, etc.

Click to grab your copy!

PoArtMo Collective’s New Book: Cover Reveal!

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On February 15, 2021

In Announcements, Latest book releases, The PoArtMo Corner

Hello folks!

As promised last week, today is Cover Reveal Day for Seizing the Bygone Light: A Tribute to Early Photography, our upcoming new book!

Seizing the Bygone Light: A Tribute to Early Photography

Once again, the cover was designed by Cendrine. We wanted something that reflects the complementary diversity featured in the book. Hadiya’s photo is at the top, followed by David’s words from one of his poems, and Cendrine’s image.

We hope you like the cover.

See you next week for the release date!

The PoArtMo Mini-Reviews – The Girl Who Leapt through Time

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On February 11, 2021

In PoArtMo Mini-Reviews, Reviews, The PoArtMo Corner

Happy Monday!

Today, we are starting a new series. The PoArtMo Mini-Reviews are short, quick-read reviews written by members of the PoArtMo Collective. Our goal is to introduce you to art (books, documentaries, movies, etc.) that you might not already know about that both adults and youths alike can enjoy.

Today’s mini-review was written by Azelle Elric.

Toki wo Kakeru Shōjo – The girl Who Leapt through Time

Genre: Japanese-animated science-fiction romance film.

Director: Mamoru Hosoda.

Year: 2006.

Summary: Summer is almost here and high school will soon be over. 17-year-old Makoto Konno lives a happy, carefree life with her friends Kôsuke and Chiaki.

One day, when coming back from school, she’s violently ejected into a railroad crossing because of the defective brakes of her bicycle. However, she escapes an untimely death by leaping back through time several minutes before her fall. As her aunt explains to her later, the lucky tomboyish heroin is able to leap through time. But how will she use this power?

Inspiration: 5 stars.
Positivity: 4 stars.
Family-friendliness: 4 stars.

Why I like it: I love the well developed characters, their interactions and how they evolve in the story.

Who can read / watch: Everyone aged 9 and above.

Favorite moment: Makoto’s first attempts at using her newly found ability are hilarious!

PoArtMo verdict: A beautiful story about the passing of time and the consequences of frivolous choices.

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