Essay – The Bibliophile

February 12, 2018September 13, 2019

The Placement of a King; A Visual Analysis of Bernardo Bertolucci’s “The Last Emperor”

The Last Emperor, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, is a fantastic film about the life of the puppet Emperor left in place after the revolution. This film won many awards, one of them being an award for it’s cinematography. This is understandable, being it was beautifully shot. Watching it was pleasurable not only for the exquisite … Continue reading The Placement of a King; A Visual Analysis of Bernardo Bertolucci’s “The Last Emperor”

February 12, 2018September 13, 2019

The Revolutionary: A Criticism of Communism

The 1994 film To Live, directed by Chinese cinematographer Yimou Zhang, is a film that captures the three decades from the 1940’s to the 70’s in China, from the Communist uprising to the cultural revolution. Its story is centered around a wealthy family’s fall from grace, from wealthy landowners to working-class citizens. In this film, Yimou Zhang presents … Continue reading The Revolutionary: A Criticism of Communism

January 23, 2018February 2, 2018

The Man in the Mirror

Henry sipped his drink slowly, savoring the bitter notes of the dark porter, feeling the small bubbles of carbonation pop on his teeth and tongue. He sat alone at the bar, having arrived too early, waiting for his party to arrive. He saw his reflection in a mirror on the wall. His jeans were nice, … Continue reading The Man in the Mirror

January 18, 2018January 23, 2018

Rain & Coffee

He awoke to the sound of rain on his window and he opened his eyes to see the dull, gray morning light seeping through his open window. He felt the cool, wet autumn breeze on his barely exposed face, just peeking out from under his warm, soft bed cover. The contrasting sensations set his finer … Continue reading Rain & Coffee

November 10, 2017December 17, 2019

The Sun Also Riseth, but Will It Goeth Down? Maybe Not.

The Sun Also Rises is a story of a journey, both a physical one and a spiritual one. As Jake and co. travel, they all struggle to come to terms with their scars, their injuries of the mind and, in Jake’s case, of the body. At the beginning of the novel, Jake clearly struggles with … Continue reading The Sun Also Riseth, but Will It Goeth Down? Maybe Not.

November 6, 2017December 18, 2019

The OA and the Theme of Faith, Force, Motive and Motion

The OA is a show that may have many many interpretations and understandings. It’s a story of loss, restoration, and healing. It breaks down the fundamentals of reality and the human experience. With it’s theme of interpretive dance and inter-dimensional travel, the Original Angel makes us question our own plane of existence. The amount of … Continue reading The OA and the Theme of Faith, Force, Motive and Motion