Billy Bat: Rewriting Reality
Salman Al Farisi Billy Bat, a psychological thriller by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki, masterfully blends history, conspiracy, and metaphysics into…
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Jhin the Virtuoso: Aesthetics of Death
Jhin the Virtuoso is a complex character in League of Legends, whose psychopathic obsession with killing as an…
Night Games: Haunted by Desire
Night Games by Mai Zetterling is a bold exploration of psychological trauma, sexuality, and memory, challenging conventional norms…
Is Pro Wrestling High Art? A Postmodern Look at Sports Entertainment
Professional wrestling, often viewed as lowbrow entertainment, is a high art form due to its complex storytelling, theatrical…
Land of the Lustrous: Fusing Lovecraftian and Buddhism
Land of the Lustrous intricately blends Lovecraftian horror with Buddhist philosophy, exploring the tension between existential dread and…
Princess Mononoke: on Human-Nature and Shintoism
In Princess Mononoke, Miyazaki weaves a timeless tale where the clash between industrialization and nature mirrors the broader…