Longlegs, Satanism, and Our Need for Cosmic Justice
As a crime thriller and religious horror film, Longlegs is concerned with aesthetics but (perhaps) unaware of its own theological claims.
Is There Ever a Good Reason for Sex and Nudity in Film?
Avoiding an obviously sex-centric film is rudimentary. Further along the spectrum, however, is where discretion and wisdom are required.
M. Night Shyamalan’s Trolley Dilemma in Knock at the Cabin
M. Night Shyamalan’s rendition of The Trolley Dilemma forces us to reckon with our limited capabilities.
Finding Salvation and Soul-Decay in Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool
Infinity Pool is a raw survey of feeble attempts at avoiding the consequences of wrongdoing.
The Incapability of the Human Will in Smile
Smile conveys the deep incapability of the human will in fighting our own battles.
Don’t Worry Darling Presents a Problem Neither Feminism nor Patriarchy Can Fix
It’s hard to think that we can reach a place where sexism and abuse are no more, but it will happen in eternity.
Jordan Peele’s Nope and the Spectacle of Danger
Ultimately, Nope is a cautionary tale—and philosophical survey—of exploiting something uncontainable.
