The Ethics of Emilia Perez: On the Ethical Commitment of Art to Reality
As a work of irresponsible art—Emilia Perez is adequate; but as an artistic product with social responsibility, it is not…
Substance: On Masochism or Hollywood’s Self-Hatred
As the name suggests, the Enlightenment evoked light—the light of nations that, through science, found happiness in the highest motives of the human spirit: love and fraternity. However, in stark contrast, the…
Paul Auster: a great American writer of sophistication, innovation and intellect
Paul Auster’s literary testament bequeaths the power of imagination, the inimitable ability to capture the human experience, and the inexhaustible possibilities of language.…
The Turin Horse, Nietzsche, and Madness
Béla Tarr’s The Turin Horse is a meticulous and desolate exploration of life in its most raw and essential state. Through the lens of this sad and philosophical film, we can consider…
“No Dogs or Italians Allowed”
The film enriches both Alain's life and ours by conveying that understanding the present entails more than mere recollection—it requires active engagement with our memories.…
The story of Israel and Palestine in comic strips
In these times, comics and graphic novels can offer an incisive, insightful medium for thoughtfulness and reflection…
Haruki Murakami – Princess of Asturias Award for Literature 2023
The Jury of the 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for Literature decided on Wednesday to bestow the distinction on Haruki Murakami. According to the jury, Murakami has been able to express some…
Oscars 2023: The philosophy of Everything Everywhere All at Once explained
Beyond its witty, ludicrous humour, the film successfully transmits profound philosophical contemplation, enlightening a global audience through the ancient Chinese thought of Daoism, that has so much to offer to the contemporary…
Democracies don’t just bounce back after dictatorships
Santiago Mitre's film details the complex judicial process against members of the military junta…
‘The Whale’ is a horror film that taps into our fear of fatness
But if empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, why was I left with the idea of my own body as an irredeemable monstrosity?…