Atlantics: Ocean as a Liminal Space
Salman Al Farisi In Mati Diop's Atlantics (2019), the Atlantic Ocean transcends its status as a merely geographical region.
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Voices of the Void: Spectral Burgers, Sleepless Nights
The gameplay of Voices of the Void revolves around the player taking on the role of careful researchers…
Picnic at Hanging Rock: Whispers in the Stone
Picnic at Hanging Rock establishes itself as a drama centered on the act of looking, both physically and…
Haibane Renmei: Tranquil Facade
Haibane Renmei's story examines issues of sin, guilt, and the challenging road to atonement.
Pluto: Deep Dive into Anime Excellence
Urasawa came up with the idea for Pluto by reimagining Astro Boy's storyline as The Greatest Robot on…
Prisoners: the Maze of Despair
The intense criminal drama portrayed in Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners explores the harrowing ordeal of a kidnapping.
Durarara!!: Meditation on the Complexity of Relationships
The complex storytelling in Durarara!! skillfully intertwines human relationships, cultural references, and urban myths.
Saltburn: Chaos, Lust, and Elitism
In Saltburn, director and writer Emerald Fennell explores the complexities of friendship and identity in the post-adolescent phase.