Land of the Lustrous: Fusing Lovecraftian and Buddhism
Salman Al Farisi Land of the Lustrous intricately blends Lovecraftian horror with Buddhist philosophy, exploring the tension between existential dread and…
Analysis and Essay
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…
The Phantom of Liberty: Surrealist Critique of Morality
Luis Buñuel's The Phantom of Liberty is a surrealist film that challenges traditional moral frameworks and narrative conventions.
Reality is a Glitch: How Hotline Miami Uses Violence to Make a Statement
Hotline Miami challenges the typical violent video game genre by forcing players to grapple with the emptiness of…
The Power of the Dog: Power, Desire, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves
The Power of the Dog explores masculinity through the story of Phil Burbank, a complex rancher grappling with…
Exploring Absurdism in Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction
Absurdism emerged in the mid-20th century as a philosophy centered around the conflict between humanity's desire to find…
Giovanni’s Room: Challenging Racial and Sexual Norms in the 1950s
Giovanni's Room challenges the idea that race and sexuality are separate categories.
Tokyo Olympiad: Aesthetics of Discomfort
Tokyo Olympiad defied expectations by focusing on the struggles and disappointments of athletes rather than solely celebrating victories.