Its a Wilde one not Olivia but an Olivier award winning one with Renzo and Scottt on the Fry cooking Gilbert gem with Jude Law and Vanessa Redgrave.

Oscar Wilde, a figure whose brilliance and audacity continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. We delve into Wilde's life, emphasizing the inherent beauty of living authentically and the often exorbitant costs endured by individuals who dare to love openly.

Through a critical examination of the film depicting Wilde's life, we reflect on the interplay of poetry, cinema, and personal identity, celebrating pride while acknowledging the multifaceted layers of Wilde's relationships, particularly with Lord Alfred Douglas. As we explore these themes, we also engage in a poignant discussion about the personal sacrifices and societal challenges associated with expressing one's true self.

Join us as we unpack the complexities of Wilde's narrative and its implications for the ongoing dialogue surrounding love, identity, and artistic expression.

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Lifelong friend and collaborator of Scottt, its Kyle Rapps!!!! Check out his music on all platforms and support The Mayhem Poets in reaching more schools, universities and theaters around the world. In this episode we riff on many different films and their intersection with poetry and our lives.

Thanks to Renzo for his new friendship and keeping these two ramblers on task - who can tangent with the best of them when not tethered to a poem.

Shout out to the other incredible Mayhem Poets-- Mason Granger, and Mikumari Caiyhe, We cant wait to have you on the pod.

Honorable Mentions in this episode go out to poets Chris FLOWMENTALZ Cook. Check out his incredible poem from Def Poety Jam, They Call Me Drama and Asia Samson of the Asia Project, @theAsiaProject on instagram. We were blown away by your work when we first heard you on a mutual college tour. Let's Connect and please come on the podcast!!!

The poem Peace Piece or NBA Peace Piece appears in this podcast off Reverse Birth by the Mayhem Poets ~2006, written by Scottt Raven and Kyle Rapps mixed by Nate Greenberg in Brooklyn. A sequel to the poem was written and recorded in Mexico City ~2016 and is yet to be released, while a third part is now in the works reinspired by the recent NBA finals by these lifelong Knicks fans.

Mask Era appears at the end of this podcast and was a poem written by Kyle Rapps and Scottt Raven on behest of a visit to an all girls school in Manhattan NY. It was maybe performed 2 or 3 times total and was also recorded by NG in Brooklyn NY.

Many of the references in both these pieces are a little outdated, but are a product of the period in which they were written. Some references and lines are built upon the premise of getting close to the line, toeing the line- maybe even putting one foot that crosses the line in an effort to better articulate and more impactfully make a point by poem's conclusion.

Enjoy our conversation with Kyle, true grit is to be swiftly witty and free, Knicks in 53- enjoy the poems and Keep it REEL.

This podcast episode delves into the cinematic portrayal of the poet Pablo Neruda in the film "Neruda," directed by Pablo Larraín. The discourse reveals the complexities of Neruda's character, focusing on the juxtaposition between his illustrious public persona and the darker facets of his private life. We examine the film's innovative narrative style, which straddles the line between biopic and myth, as it seeks to encapsulate not just the poet's life, but the essence of his legacy and the burdens of his ideals. Through our analysis, we explore the philosophical questions surrounding artistic integrity in the face of personal failings, and how this interplay reflects broader themes of love, identity, and social responsibility. As we navigate these intricate themes, we invite our audience to reflect on the implications of art in the context of historical and contemporary societal issues.

Reel Poets cycle through the Poet of the People to bring you Neruda.

Tune in Friday for a Bonus Poem by Scottt first performed with Poetic People Power in NYC during a show centered around wealth inequality.

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