Tag: Historical

Tesla and the Limitations of Ambition

The Bible says that no man can serve two masters and no one may know that better than creatives in the capitalist age. Breaking new ground can cost and acquiring the necessary capital to turn dreams into reality…

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The Haunting of Da 5 Bloods

“After you’ve been in a war, you understand it really never ends. Whether it’s in your mind or in reality, they’re just degrees.” The ghosts of the past often stay with us. Try as we may, running from…

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True History of the Miseducation of Ned Kelly

It’s no secret that our experiences as children play a pivotal role in who we eventually become as adults. Growing up in a well-adjusted home with attentive, caring parents can set a child off on a path toward…

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A Good Villain, Relevant Theme, and Tense Moments Can’t Help Resistance Fight Off Unevenness

“Resistance” is a term that has experienced increased traction within our culture over the past few years, both the word in general and as a concept. As American politics become increasingly polarized and controversies continue to mount, much…

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In Incitement, a View of How Young Men Become Radicalized

As social upheaval continues to spread worldwide and populist movements lurch further rightward, teetering toward violence, one of the questions many sociopolitical analysts are pondering is what motivates people, young men in particular, to become radicalized? The advent…

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The Photograph of Traumatic Legacy

Your parents are the first teachers you ever have in life. They teach you how to walk, how to speak, and a host of other basic aspects of human existence that you carry with you for the duration…

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1917 Explores the Intersection of Duty and Heroism

What is it that makes a hero? Most people would agree that heroism requires displays of bravery and courage in the face of adversity that most people would shy away from, but does motivation matter when crowning someone…

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Just Mercy Takes an All-Encompassing Look at the Death Penalty and American Justice

The death penalty continues to be a hotly debated aspect of the American justice system. Its constitutionality is still being challenged in courts as innocent people are being released from prison following exoneration on an almost monthly basis….

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Little Women Uses a Timeless Story to Explore (Unfortunately) Timeless Questions for Women

Little Women has become a beloved part of the American literary canon for women over generations. It has inspired countless writers and ordinary girls the world over with its depiction of the transition into womanhood. The latest adaptation…

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Bombshell Peeks at the Emotional Turmoil of Sexual Harassment

Two years ago, workplaces in the western world changed. Women who had been made to feel uncomfortable in silence, propositioned for promotions or just on the lustful whims of men more powerful than they emerged from the shadows…

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