Happy Earth Day, everyone! Today is a day to celebrate the planet Earth, and discover new ways to protect her from harm. Whether it be through modifying one’s own behavior on a daily basis or raising awareness to affect change on a macro scale, Earth Day should be used as a time to reflect and […]
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Nightcrawler and the Ethics of Media
Last week, we analyzed the ethicality of “Photographer as Witness: A Portrait of Domestic Violence”, a provocative piece by photographer Sara Naomi Lewkowicz. While the photographs are visually stunning and truly indicative of her skill as an artist, Lewkowicz’s work raises a number of ethical questions concerning the documentation of violence and abuse. Most importantly, […]
Ratings vs. Reality: A Look at Black Mirror’s Nosedive
In the Digital Age, one’s social media presence is considered to be a key aspect of their identity. From influencers and celebrities to middle school girls, the way that people present themselves on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook is paramount; quite frequently, in fact, their success online is often equated to their success […]
Issue Brief
For my issue brief, I have decided to focus on the prevalence of comprehensive sexual education in the United States across school districts. As the conversations surrounding gender, sexuality, and sexual freedom become increasingly more complex, I believe it is crucial to analyze each new policy and ensure that it keeps up to date with […]
Murder, Mental Health, and Materialism: A Look at American Psycho
The end of the twentieth century saw a transformation of economic conditions and in American culture as a whole. The 1980s gave way to the rise of commercial malls, and the 1990s witnessed a boom in technological advancement; consequently, significantly more emphasis was placed on consumerism and the “latest product”. These two revolutions caused a […]
Greta Thunberg: How Kids Can Change the World
The issue of climate change seems like both an immediate and an abstract concept. While mostly everyone–with a few outliers–agrees that the planet’s environment is in a state of deterioration due to human behavior, most do not really understand the severity of the situation. Climate change is not frequently discussed in media, and the US’s […]
Everything Wrong with the Manic Pixie Dream Girl
The love story is Hollywood’s greatest obsession, and the classic tale of boy-meets-girl has been revisited and reinvented in a variety of genres, styles, and time periods. While this is usually an innocent and heartwarming story that ends in love and happiness for both characters, there is one trope in Hollywood that tends to tell […]
Christopher Nolan and The Non-Linear Story
Christopher Nolan is hailed as one of the greatest directors of the 21st century. From his breakout film Memento to his highly anticipated Tenet released to theatres early this September, Nolan has established himself as the master of complex storylines and the art of non-linear storytelling. In this post, I will explore how his films are like […]