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25.01.2022 "Great art derives from personal reflection on the world, and that reflection is driven by experience, not logical assumption and reasoning. The artist people watches, they travel, they put themselves in complex and unfamiliar situations. They are searching for understanding. They are searching for themselves. And in knowing themselves, they find the threads from which their work is spun." This is why artists should inhabit their work: http://the8percent.com/artists-inhabit-their-work/

25.01.2022 Today, one million people will watch TEDTalks online, and scores more will attend motivational events, read books, go to school, or consult with their mentors. We want to grow. We want to be motivated to grow. But where does motivation come from? Find out here: http://the8percent.com/motivation/

25.01.2022 Its probably no surprise that the human mind has a tendency to wander. Scientific research has discovered that this trait is almost ubiquitous among humans, and most of us experience it regularly...and hate it. Here are nine ways to overcome a wandering mind (and a little bit of the science behind why it wanders): http://the8percent.com/9-ways-to-focus-a-wandering-mind-th/

25.01.2022 Inspired by the speech Richard Nixon would have given if the Apollo 11 mission ended in disaster, OTHERS WILL FOLLOW reflects on the inspirational impact of interplanetary travel. http://the8percent.com/aotw-others-will-follow/

24.01.2022 "Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." - Edgar Allan Poe. This line from Poe's iconic poem The Raven seems a fitting introduction to Danielle Harvey and Kirsten Siddle's remarkable fantasy experience, A MIDNIGHT VISIT. Inspired by Poe's work, this epic 34-room theatrical playground is part choose your own adventure, part performance, part sound world, and all absorbing. In short, it's like nothing Melbourne has ever seen before. Read all about it here: http://the8percent.com/a-midnight-visit/

22.01.2022 Dot painting has become the definitive art form not just of Indigenous Australians, but of an entire nation. Yet its history may surprise you. http://the8percent.com/aotw-mens-ceremony/

21.01.2022 "Whatever the choice, art must play a part in the development of any leader if they want to remain innovative throughout their career. To ignore that is to risk not being able to address the challenges nor embrace the opportunities your business faces, and to find yourself replaced by someone who can." http://the8percent.com/how-great-art-can-inspire-innovatio/

20.01.2022 "In March of 2019, acclaimed artist, feminist, and pioneer of French New Wave cinema Agnes Varda passed away at the age of 90. Only one month earlier, her final film, Varda by Agnes, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. More than an exploration of Varda's career, the documentary highlights her humble approach to storytelling, keen eye for the realities of life, and her study of these realities in her work. This distinction defines VARDA BY AGNES as a fitting final word from a cinematic icon, and guarantees that even those with a casual interest in her work will enjoy it." Read our full review, then check out VARDA BY AGNES when it opens ACMI's Viva Varda retrospective on June 21st: http://the8percent.com/varda-by-agnes-review/

20.01.2022 Featuring 25 short films by international directors under the age of 25, the inaugural Melbourne International Youth Film Festival (MIYFF) Is on Friday, May 31st and Saturday, June 1st. We talked with organisers and filmmakers alike about the obstacles young directors face, the opportunities such festivals provide, and the joy of seeing a live audience respond to their film. Check it out!... http://the8percent.com/miyff/

20.01.2022 On the surface, it may seem like the worlds of entrepreneurship and hip-hop are set far apart. Synonymous with violence, drugs, ego, and degradation, hip-hop is as confronting and reprehensible to many as rock and roll was in the 1940s. Cast that aside, however, and you will see a key factor that unites both entrepreneur and rapper. The definitive factor; one that marks the line between success and failure. What is it? Find out here: http://the8percent.com/love-the-hustle/

19.01.2022 What lengths would you go to if you believed you could bring about world peace? It’s a fascinating question around which to build a film like Trevor Nunn’s RED JOAN, a story inspired by the complex and intriguing actions of one of the USSR’s most significant British spies. Too bad the film is a cliched, overly-simplistic bore that never lives up to the promise of the premise. Read our review here: http://the8percent.com/red-joan-review/

19.01.2022 The world is changing faster than ever before. If you are not ready or willing to practice unlearning, to change our habits and reject that which is easy for that which is necessary, than success will always be out of reach. It is time to redefine the way we learn, to take a step back, and give ourselves room to grow. Here's how: the8percent.com/how-unlearning-helps-us-grow/

17.01.2022 We know that in the years to come Artificial Intelligence will take over around 40% of jobs, but what about the arts? Experts claim the human experience can't be emulated, but does that really mean people in creative industries will be secure in the age of automation? Our thoughts here: http://the8percent.com/artificial-intelligence-emotional-c/

15.01.2022 With TRANSIT, Christian Petzold sets his tale of WWII-era refugees in modern France. The results are mixed. Read our review, then check out the film when it opens at ACMI tonight! http://the8percent.com/transit-review/

15.01.2022 Featuring stunning vistas, an innovative style, and a wonderful sense of humour, WOMAN AT WAR manages to combine an intelligent perspective on its topics with crowd-pleasing elements that make it a standout in the year so far. Read our review here: http://the8percent.com/woman-war-review/ WOMAN AT WAR is in cinemas now.

14.01.2022 Youtube icon Simone Giertz approaches the development of her useless machines with the same dedication any robotic engineer would. The difference is that she doesn't expect them to be perfect. They're not meant to be. Hear why she thinks creating useless things is actually a great way of growing: http://the8percent.com/why-its-good-to-create-useless-thin/

14.01.2022 From April 26 - 29, the inaugural Birrarangga Film Festival will screen Indigenous films from across the world at ACMI. We talked to curator/screen creator Tony Briggs (The Sapphires) about the founding of the festival, the power of Indigenous storytelling, and providing opportunity for emerging talent. http://the8percent.com/birrarangga-film-festival/

13.01.2022 "A man and a woman engage in an extramarital affair, only to be caught and dealt repercussions that will change their entire lives. It's a simple premise that has been the basis of countless stories since humanity first started telling them, but director Muayad Alayan's THE REPORTS ON SARAH AND SALEEM shares his version in a refreshingly honest way that is compelling and complex." Check out our review of the film, then see it when it hits Australian cinemas on May 23rd.... http://the8percent.com/reports-sarah-saleem-review/

12.01.2022 "This opening sequence to Jafar Panahi's new film, 3 FACES, sets a compelling tone for an exploration of what it means for Iranian women to pursue a career in entertainment. This is not just an Iranian story, however. While the location and customs presented undoubtedly belong to the nation, the story's themes will resonate with any audience that appreciates the sacrifices made by those who shirk the life others demand they lead." Read our review of 3 FACES here, then check out the film when it opens at ACMI on May 2nd. http://the8percent.com/3-faces-review/

12.01.2022 In his drum major's coat, mustard pants, and glittering Elton John-esque glasses, Sean Montgomery doesn't look like what you'd imagine a doctor of neuroscience, or a founder of an R&D tech consulting firm. That's kind of the point though. Montgomery's visual flair, paired with his scientific expertise, is a miniature example of how art and science can combine to make something more impactful than either is capable of on their own. Discover why he believes the collaboration of science and art is critical to the future of humanity here: the8percent.com/art-science-synergy/

12.01.2022 This week, a team of scientists led by Katie Bouman developed the first ever image of a black hole. The event marks a perfect occasion to take a look back at Christopher Nolan's 2014 film Interstellar, and how physicist Kip Thorne used the movie's giant special effect budgets to create the most stunning simulations of a black hole at work. Check it out!... http://the8percent.com/how-visual-effects-artists-cracked-/

11.01.2022 "It's the kind of story that's only believable because it happened, but even then, THE KEEPER feels a little too neat to be taken entirely at face value. Exchanging the darkness of Trautmann's Nazi history for overt sentimentality, director Marcus H. Rosenmüller's film tells a corny tale that dilutes its hero's journey in order to deliver an enjoyable, but safe experience." Read our full review of THE KEEPER here, then check the film out when it's released in Australian cinemas on July 25th. http://the8percent.com/the-keeper-review/

10.01.2022 "The writing is on the wall. As an understanding of the power of flexibility in the future of work becomes more widespread, businesses will be required to more actively meet the needs of employees. Not only will doing so instill greater health and happiness in those who shoulder the daily operations of the company, but provide the growth and support needed to take it to the next level." the8percent.com/flexibility-in-the-future-of-work/

10.01.2022 In the wake of the Napoleonic Wars, the poor of England were famished, unemployed, and without parliamentary representation. Something needed to change to bring an end to their suffering. And so, in August of 1819, men, women, and children converged on Manchester's St Peter's Field as part of a peaceful demonstration demanding universal suffrage. The local magistrates responded by charging cavalry into the field, killing 15, injuring hundreds more, and all but vanquishing the... movement. It's on the hopes and lives lost in this massacre that acclaimed director Mike Leigh focuses his new film, PETERLOO. But does it do justice to one of the darkest days in British history? Our review here: http://the8percent.com/peterloo-review/

06.01.2022 What lengths would you go to if you believed you could bring about world peace? Its a fascinating question around which to build a film like Trevor Nunns RED JOAN, a story inspired by the complex and intriguing actions of one of the USSRs most significant British spies. Too bad the film is a cliched, overly-simplistic bore that never lives up to the promise of the premise. Read our review here: http://the8percent.com/red-joan-review/

06.01.2022 You've been developing your content for a few years now and, slowly but surely, an audience has started to build around it. Now's the time to scale. Now's the time to take what you've developed, and propel it to the next level. But how?... http://the8percent.com/sharing-great-ideas/

04.01.2022 Throughout the first half of the 20th century, right through until the 1970s, Republicans were at the forefront of progressive healthcare and birth control initiatives. Yes, the same Republicans now known for their unwaveringly hard stance on abortion. So what changed? The story involves a diverse cast of players from Nixon; to the Supreme Court; to Evangelical segregated schools; to one very strategic Republican with a new vision for the party, that would shape our discussion about abortion for decades to come... http://the8percent.com/the-politicisation-of-abortion/

04.01.2022 Sister Kate isn't your average cannabis farmer. Once a successful telecommunications consultant, Kate - known then as Christine Meeusen - was cheated and robbed by her husband, assaulted by her brother, and all but abandoned by her family. Homeless and penniless, she had nothing left. But she wasn't going to fade away without a fight... Read our review of BREAKING HABITS, then see the film when it hits Australian cinemas on April 18th.... http://the8percent.com/breaking-habits-review/

04.01.2022 "The age of formal leadership is coming to an end. No longer can leaders, at any level of a business, remain detached from employees while expecting them to work to their full potential. To do so breeds contentment, and nothing of excellence comes from contentment. Today, leaders must be teachers. They must organically seek opportunities to engage with their charges, to advise them, to inform them, to encourage them to be better."... Here's you can become a better teacher, and a better leader: the8percent.com/why-great-leaders-must-be-great-teachers/

04.01.2022 In the 1920s, a group of psychologists came together to discuss the ways people learned. The result of their talks was the VAK Visual, Auditory, Kinaesthetic model. You almost definitely know it. You may even know which group you belong to. What you don't know, however, is the damage these learning models (and the many others like them) are doing to classrooms across the world.... Don't believe me? Click below to find out more. http://the8percent.com/neurononsense/

03.01.2022 It is only in the decades following his death that Lee developed a reputation not only as one of the most brilliant martial artists who ever lived, but as a brilliant thinker too. He was a philosopher; a man who could reflect on the intricacies of his quest to unleash his potential with the delicate insight of a poet. His words on self-actualisation were some of the most potent wisdom he shared in his all-too-brief life. Discover them here: http://the8percent.com/bruce-lee-on-the-power-of-self-actu/

03.01.2022 When everything is finished in a world, the people go to look for what the artists leave. Its the only thing that we have really in this world is an ability to express ourselves and say, I was here'." Remembering Abbey Lincoln, one of the great icons of 60s jazz, and a passionate civil rights advocate. http://the8percent.com/abbey-lincoln-swansong/

02.01.2022 "What we're talking about today is rocket science." David R. Dow thinks he has a solution for keeping people off the path of crime and violence that lands them on death row. It's challenging, controversial, but could spark major change in America, and across the world. http://the8percent.com/lessons-from-death-row-inmates/