Carina Jaramillo, Author at Octane Seating

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Cinematic Chronicles – LGBTQ

Cinema, just like other art forms, has a long history of diverse narratives - including for the LGBTQ+ community. Cinema, just like other art forms, has a long history of…

Carina JaramilloAugust 29, 2024

Other

Media Literacy & Navigating the Digital Landscape

Whether it’s social media like X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, or other sources of instant news and digital content, the role of media has developed far past traditional…

Carina JaramilloAugust 7, 2024

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Movies and TV

A Guide to Women on TV

Today it’s not unusual to watch a TV show about a woman going about her daily life. However, it hasn’t always been the case. One hundred years ago, you’d struggle…

Carina JaramilloApril 12, 2024

Design Tips

Everything You Need to Know about Kiln-Dried Wood in a Nutshell

Wood has been the bedrock of the furniture and construction industries for centuries. However, freshly felled wood cannot be used to make furniture or in construction. It needs to be…

Carina JaramilloApril 5, 2024

Theater

William Shakespeare: King of Theatre

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Carina JaramilloNovember 16, 2023

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Movies and TV

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Movie

When we consider that more than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, it is clear that this condition should be more widely represented in film. We consume movies and TV shows…

Carina JaramilloJune 15, 2023

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Movies and TV

Mental Health in Cinema

Since the inception of the film industry in the late 1800s, audiences have been subjected to many movies that portray various mental health conditions. While some films have created a…

Carina JaramilloApril 7, 2023

Movies and TV

Addiction in Cinema

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a chronic mental health condition that has affected almost 21 million Americans. It is a severe and often misunderstood ailment that features as an underlying…

Carina JaramilloJanuary 20, 2023

Design Tips

Room Color and Moods: What Color Should I Paint My Room With?

Imagine for a moment if the world was in black and white. It wouldn’t have been half as intriguing as it is with its plethora of colors. The variety in…

Carina JaramilloNovember 9, 2022

Design Tips

A Guide to Home Theater Acoustic Panels

Home theater acoustic panels are the unsung heroes of any good movie-watching setup. Having a home theater can be a great bonding experience for families and provide endless hours of…

Carina JaramilloOctober 7, 2022