Claire lived in a charming one-bedroom loft. As soon as she entered her apartment she heard faint meows coming from somewhere. She dumped her handbag and scarf on […]
The Talented Mr. Ripley: Wonder or Madness?
‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ is a 1999 film directed by Anthony Minghella. The film is based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel with the same title. ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ […]
Film Theory
The various branches of film theory analyze the world of cinema from a unique perspective. Bela Balazs, in ‘Visible Man, or the Culture of Film,’ goes into detail […]
James Baldwin: Great American Writers
James Baldwin is one of the greatest American writers. His life and legacy still remain relevant and unique. Baldwin’s work is complex and creative. The major recurring themes […]
Chapter 2: The Ghost of Christmas Past
Claire had met Erik 7 years ago at a college party. She was 21 and an Art History major then and had been casually dating a frat boy, […]
Chapter 1: The Dreaded Holiday
Christmas was only a week away and Claire still had not decided where she would be going this year. For the past two years, Claire had made it […]
‘Nights of Cabiria’ as a Neo-realist Film
‘Nights of Cabiria’ is a 1957 film directed by Federico Fellini, which belongs to the movement of Italian Neo-realism. However, this film is different in several aspects from […]
The Evolution of Disney Princesses
Disney princesses have had a long and tumultuous journey. From being lost under the shadow of patriarchal sensibility, a larger-than-life prince, and a silent narrative, these princesses have […]
Bodies and Objects
Studying bodies and objects found at grave sites can indicate a lot about the burial practices of ancient civilizations. Grave goods are an important source of historical information. […]