Following the first World War, Germany was in a state of disrepair. After three years of incredible hyperinflation, political riots regarding crooked elections, and anger with the stagnation… Read more “Metropolis”
Category: Reviews
Featured posts reviewing mass media, whether film, literature, music, or video games.
Feigning Individualism While Eluding Reality in ZZ Packer’s “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere”
Entering college can make for a complicated experience that often times produces more anxiety than pleasure. For students that have earned the opportunity to leave their hometowns,… Read more “Feigning Individualism While Eluding Reality in ZZ Packer’s “Drinking Coffee Elsewhere””
The Death of the Moth – Virginia Woolf
When constructing the form and structure of a short story, a writer wants to be as methodical and pragmatic as possible. Within the matter of a few… Read more “The Death of the Moth – Virginia Woolf”
The Poignancy of Orwell’s Political Critiques
Following the 2016 election of President Donald J. Trump, there has been a great deal of political and societal worry within American borders and abroad. Censorship, fake… Read more “The Poignancy of Orwell’s Political Critiques”
Matthew Desmond’s Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
Up to no good, their depleted Milwaukee homes being hit by one of the worst snow-laden winters in recent history, Jori and his cousin were out on… Read more “Matthew Desmond’s Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City”
Establishing Interest: Faulkner’s A Rose for Emily
Short story writers are an interesting breed, as they are writers who must create vivid characters, landscapes, and plots in a prose format meant to be read… Read more “Establishing Interest: Faulkner’s A Rose for Emily”
It Comes at Night Review
Trey Edward Shults critically acclaimed 2015 directorial debut, Krisha, is an unnerving psychological thriller that explores the extreme tension brought about from familial relationships. While family members… Read more “It Comes at Night Review”
Marvel’s Spider-Man – 2017 E3
Insomniac Games’ PS4 exclusive, Marvel Spider-Man, was featured during this year’s E3 event just yesterday. The game, which will feature both Peter Parker and the Ultimate Spider-Man,… Read more “Marvel’s Spider-Man – 2017 E3”
S-Town review – a delicate, beautiful podcast about surviving in a world where you don’t fit in
On the verge of embarking on another six-hour road trip, I decided to scour the internet for some recent, longform podcasts. Browsing over Outside Online’s recent articles,… Read more “S-Town review – a delicate, beautiful podcast about surviving in a world where you don’t fit in”
Abstention Over Indulgence: Han Kang’s The Vegetarian
Each society and culture has a set of ethics, habits, and commonality that most of the population follows – whether it is portrayed through work ethic, religious… Read more “Abstention Over Indulgence: Han Kang’s The Vegetarian”
