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LOTR: Sméagol(Gollum) and the Duality of Man’s Nature

Join us for a discussion of the human mind through the lens of The Lord of the Rings, as we explore the complexity of Sméagol (Gollum), the corrupting nature of power, and what his emotional conflicts reveal about society's moral struggle.

Parthenope: Sorrentino Delivers a Celestial Letter to Naples

By Arthur Osborne-Young Paolo Sorrentino continues his expansion into Italian maximalism with his newest installation, Parthenope. Paolo’s connection to Naples is explored further in his...

Oscars 2025: An Overview of the Night

The 97th Academy Awards took place this past Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Here is a summary of the many victories, and controversies, of the night.

David Lynch: A Legacy of Surrealism and Fearlessness

Lynch recently passed away on January 15th, at the age of 78. Despite the shared sense of grief from film fans all around the world, this quote from him brings comfort to all those who admired him and will continue to. 

2024 A Year in Film: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

By Arthur Osborne-Young As 2024 has come to a close, let’s take a look back at the film the year gave us. Last year brought...

A Bittersweet Ending: The 2024 Oscars Ceremony

The 2024 Oscars Ceremony brought about much excitement for fans of the film industry, but also acknowledged the state of the world today through the movies represented on the Oscars' stage.

Go Watch “The Society of The Snow”

The happy, aloof commercial contrasts perfectly with the chilling cries of the survivors, thereby emphasizing the pain that they were going through. The commercial even seems obnoxious, making you wonder how society can go on while allowing their horrific experience to continue.

Saltburn: The infatuating obsession with Felix Catton

Obsession by definition is “the control of one’s thoughts by a continuous, powerful idea or feeling, or the idea or feeling itself”. But in this movie, we see a dangerous obsession becoming a reality. 

The Case for Rewatching Classics

Rewatching movies will always be worth it because there is nothing better than watching something that you know you are going to enjoy. The real educational benefits that it has are just a bonus.

Seasonal Selections: Three Books Perfect for Autumn

We bring you three recommendations for you to spend these cool Autumn days cuddled up with a good book.

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LOTR: Sméagol(Gollum) and the Duality of Man’s Nature

Join us for a discussion of the human mind through the lens of The Lord of the Rings, as we explore the complexity of Sméagol (Gollum), the corrupting nature of power, and what his emotional conflicts reveal about society's moral struggle.

¿Se está convirtiendo Estados Unidos en una oligarquía de “big tech”?

El ex-presidente Joe Biden, en su discurso de despedida, advirtió al pueblo estadounidense sobre la formación de una oligarquía “de extrema riqueza, poder e...

Spain’s Housing Crisis: A Matter of Affordability

In recent years, Spain has faced an increasingly complex housing market landscape, with prices spiking dramatically. Whether for locals or foreigners, buyers or sellers, or the state and consumers, housing has become a matter of central concern.