In Rebecca West’s The Return of the Soldier, West depicts trauma as a way to shift the generally accepted norms of gender roles because the war blends men and women together as people who suffer from the hardships of reality.
The Cinematic Legacy of Hamlet
When it comes to William Shakespeare, his enduring plays continue to stand the test of time, both on stage and in film.
When it comes to William Shakespeare, his enduring plays continue to stand the test of time, both on stage and in film.
World War II as a Cinematic Era
World War II changed the world, and that also applies to the cinematic world!
World War II changed the world, and that also applies to the cinematic world!
Nonfiction Might Be Fiction
Reality is subjective, and sometimes truth can be stranger than fiction.
Reality is subjective, and sometimes truth can be stranger than fiction.
Kind Rather Than Mankind
As of 2021, the term “mankind” is a bit outdated.
As of 2021, the term “mankind” is a bit outdated.
Reflections on Meeting the Prominent Literary Figure, Sonia Sanchez
Literature has the power to connect people even if cultural differences attempt to divide them.
Literature has the power to connect people even if cultural differences attempt to divide them.
Midnight in Paris: A Timeless Romance About Moving Forward in Life
"Midnight in Paris" will always remain a classic because it is a timeless film about the precious nature of time itself.
“Midnight in Paris” will always remain a classic because it is a timeless film about the precious nature of time itself.
An Application of Darwin’s Ideas to Language, Culture, and the Beach Boys
The theory of evolution radically changed the world.
The theory of evolution radically changed the world.
Reliving Moulin Rouge!—A Timeless Love Story
Moulin Rouge! combines artistic elements from both the past and the current present moment to enchant audiences with a love story that feels both modern and classical.
Moulin Rouge! combines artistic elements from both the past and the current present moment to enchant audiences with a love story that feels both modern and classical.
‘La La Land’: Modernizing a Classic Musical
Drawing inspiration from Jacque Demy's 1964 classic The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Damien Chazelle essentially remade his favorite film into an Oscar-winning masterpiece.
Drawing inspiration from Jacque Demy’s 1964 classic The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, Damien Chazelle essentially remade his favorite film into an Oscar-winning masterpiece.
Her: A Modern Love Story About Technology and Human Connection
As people attempt to connect with each other through online methods, one must wonder how technology impacts our need for human connection, and whether these digital interactions really are that palpable and genuine.
As people attempt to connect with each other through online methods, one must wonder how technology impacts our need for human connection, and whether these digital interactions really are that palpable and genuine.
My Unforgettable Trip to NYC
New York stole my heart because of my love affair with art and culture.
New York stole my heart because of my love affair with art and culture.
The Theory of Everything
A Tribute to Stephen Hawking…and so much more.
A Tribute to Stephen Hawking…and so much more.
Food for Thought
Why I loved taking a “Food and Literature” class in college.
Why I loved taking a “Food and Literature” class in college.
Why I’m Proud to Be a Gleek
Few people would have predicted that a musical comedy-drama show about a high school glee club would end up being one of the most popular television series ever.
Few people would have predicted that a musical comedy-drama show about a high school glee club would end up being one of the most popular television series ever.
Becoming Self-Reliant: A Lesson I Learned From College
When I started college, I experienced newfound freedom while also suffering from how to control such power.
When I started college, I experienced newfound freedom while also suffering from how to control such power.