Culture
By now, it’s unlikely that you haven't seen the endless AI-generated Studio Ghibli portraits. It's ironic that Hayao Miyazaki himself famously said, “I strongly feel that this is an insult to life itself…” during a presentation of an AI animation project.
Film & TV
Do longer seasons really represent the bottom tier of television, or have we just gotten lazy?
Film & TV
The desire for praise and achievement can hinder our creative expression. Asteroid City’s criticism should remind us that art will always be subjective, and sometimes doing “too much” isn't always a bad thing.
Film & TV
Agnès Varda’s Le Bonheur uses radiant visuals to mask a deeper critique of male privilege, emotional labor, and the illusion of happiness. Through François’s idyllic perspective, the film questions who truly benefits from the picturesque.
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I find there to be two different sections of the sci-fi genre that I frequently assimilate a piece of film or television into. Sprawling blockbuster ventures & less significantly franchised, and oftentimes suited for a younger audience.
Film & TV
In the 21st century, it’s only natural that we yearn for simpler times. We wish to understand what it was like to live in a world absent of phones and television, when communication isn't a high-speed endeavor and where our socio-economic climate isn't rapidly evolving
Film & TV
Sing Sing (2024) redefines prison drama, showing art as redemption. With a cast of formerly incarcerated men, it highlights theater’s power to transform lives and restore humanity.
Film & TV
This past Sunday at the 2025 Oscars, a low-budget, independently made film took home five Academy Awards. Written and directed by Sean Baker this film won Best Picture, Best Lead Actress, and three others, undeniably consecrating its widespread success.