Romanticizing Torture: Why Sam Levinson’s “The Idol” Is a Flop
As each episode has been airing weekly, the show became darker and more disturbing. It has evolved into what the Rolling Stones exposé back in March called “sexual torture porn”.
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Unraveling the Male Gaze in Haruki Murakami’s Novels
Murakami's male characters are compelling, unpredictable and enigmatic. Certainly, captivating and intuitive. However, Murakami’s creative energy to depict women falls short: they often emerge as the sexual accomplice of the male characters.
BEEF: The Newest Netflix Craze – A Darkly Humorous Must-Watch Series
The newest Netflix craze BEEF quickly gained popularity and attention for a number of reasons. One of them, because of David Choe, who has caused a number of controversies based on the things he's said and created.
Murakami’s Existential Melancholy in Recent Screen Adaptations
Recent film adaptations of Murakami's work are catching fire, with 'Drive my Car' and 'Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman' capturing the essence of Murakami's sprawling writing.
Netflix’s NEXT IN FASHION shows what’s wrong with the fashion industry
The show invites you to immerse yourself into the sweet bliss of ignorance and lack of knowledge, that the industry loves so much. If fashion is currently responsible for the majority of CO2 emissions and filling up landfill after landfill, then we need some things, but not THE NEXT BIG THING. It's not a criticism of the show, and certainly not of the young designers. It is, rather, a criticism of the fashion machine itself, which is always striving for more, with no idea of what more is.
Jennifer Coolidge is not just White Lotus and Stifler’s Mum
Let’s be honest: Jennifer Coolidge is no stranger to the silver screen. From her roles in Christopher Guest's iconic mockumentaries and Paulette Bonafonte in Legally Blonde to 'Stifler's Mom' in American Pie, Coolidge's quirky sense of humor and inimitable turns of phrase have captured our hearts and laughter for decades.
Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ Features Aliens, Fantasy and an All-Star Cast
The trailer for 'Asteroid City', Wes Anderson's most recent film, is out and it promises to deliver a dreamlike, sinuous, fantastical tale.
Unveiling Traumas and Finding Liberation: Kendrick Lamar’s “Mr. Morale” Album
Kendrick Lamar's music is experimental, progressive and critical; yet, reminiscent of the classic hip-hop era and the way of using music as a form of social protest, drawing attention to the effects of violence, culture, American capitalism, conservative politics and the way they push marginalised groups to the peripheries.
Beyond Super-Rich Excess: Triangle of Sadness vs. Everything Everywhere All at Once
To the surprise of many, the winner of the Best Picture was the tale of an immigrant fable and multiverse-crossing.
From Vampires to Zombies: Evolution of Movie Monsters in Pop Culture
The enduring appeal of zombies in film, from the faded golden age of vampire films to the Twilight saga's bitter aftertaste. Zombies, the anonymous masses, add spice and versatility to any genre, making them formidable obstacles and captivating elements for heart-wrenching dramas and tearjerking narratives.
