Arcane and Archetypes: Analyzing Netflix’s Arcane
Netflix’s Arcane is a modern myth, intertwining art deco aesthetics and alchemical symbolism to explore humanity’s eternal struggle with chaos and order. Central to this tale are Jayce and Viktor, whose journeys reveal the dangers of unchecked ambition and the duality of progress. Hex Tech serves as a metaphor for technological marvels that can save or destroy, depending on their wielders. While Jayce learns humility through his trials, Viktor’s transformation warns of losing humanity in the pursuit of perfection. Ultimately, Arcane urges us to embrace balance and compassion, reminding us that progress devoid of love leads to stagnation and ruin.
Finding Purpose and Meaning in an Overwhelming World
The recently released film Everything Everywhere All At Once is one of the most fascinating and well-executed films I've seen in a long time! The film explores ideas from the multi-verse, purpose, and meaning in life. So let's tap into another version of ourselves and see what we learn from themes in the film.
Cancel-Culture and the Joe Rogan Controversy
In order to discuss the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan, and the subtleties of cancel-culture, we first need to understand what cancel-culture is. Columnist Ross Douthat, in the New York Times, said, “cancellation, properly understood, refers to an attack on someone’s employment and reputation by a determined collective of critics, based on an opinion or an action that is alleged to be disgraceful and disqualifying.” There are two balancing components we should highlight in this definition, the first being an opinion or action is allegedly distasteful.
Could We Engineer Spider-Man’s Powers?
With the upcoming release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, I started thinking about an idea: How far away are we from being able to engineer Spider-Man?
Sure, we can escape into sci-fi territory very fast, but what technology or research is being done that could plausibly get us to a Spider-Man-like ability set?
Love Persevering
If you're like me, WandaVision has captured my attention on most Fridays. The quote above is from a scene in episode eight and left with a tug on my heart, causing me to think deeply about the connection between love and grief.
JOKER Review: What Made This So…Disturbing?
Jordan unpacks what makes this version of the Joker equal parts compelling and repulsive that leaves audiences unsettled.
Mastery In Action: Keanu Reeves
Examining Keanu Reeves’ marksmanship training and his pursuit of mastery.