The Reformed Man: Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey and the Modern Hero
Nolan's Odysseus is a hero of insight, presented for an audience who would shy away from Homer's original more brutish ruler, heedless of those he harms.
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July 24, 2026
Are You Sleeping?
A Round on the Ownership of the World(after Frère Jacques)"How can a god give what a god does not have?– and what has god ever possessed, that was not first…
April 1, 2026
Banksy, Political Commentator and Genius
The brilliance of Banksy's judicial commentary lies in his understanding and acceptance of the response yo his message.
September 14, 2025
The Necessity of Invented Devils: Humanity’s Eternal Dance with Evil
Concepts of supernatural devils act as bulwarks against evil, providing perspective to inspire positive change and hope.
August 7, 2025
The Sorrow and the Pity: Marcel Ophuls’ Cinematic Challenge to French Postwar Identity
Challenged to face the unpleasant underbelly of conservative French society during the Vichy era, Le Chagrin et la Pitié inspired reflection in French society.
May 29, 2025
Guernica and Gaza: Echoes of Destruction, Personal Reckoning, and the Power of Media
History's lesson: Guernica versus Gaza.
May 18, 2025