Decoding Tyler Durden's 1st Frame Themes: Fragmented reality - Subliminal seduction - Cinematic gaslighting Scene Summary: In the first act, Edward Norton's narrator stands beside a photocopier - fluorescent light humming and piles of paper around him, with an emotionless blankness. Tyler Durden flashes onscreen, unannounced, unexplained. No dialogue, just a flicker. Why This Scene… Continue reading Subliminal Seduction & Split Selves
Look Back (2024) Kiyotaka Oshiyama I was watching another YouTube video, enabling another creative to make some coin, and as I sat there daydreaming about all of the creative projects that I have in mind, they all seem to be in limbo because I’m constantly “looking” for inspiration instead of unleashing what I already have… Continue reading Then, Why Do You Draw Fujino?
Black romance films celebrate Black stories, exploring themes of romance, family, culture, and their unique experiences. These films often offer rich narratives that reflect the diversity and complexity of the Black community, showcasing not only the joy of love but also the challenges that come with it, where characters navigate societal expectations, personal growth, and… Continue reading Top Black Romance Films Celebrating Culture and Love
The Prestige (2006) Christopher Nolan 12A Running Time: 2h 10m Starring: Christian Bale - Hugh Jackman - Piper Perabo - Rebecca Hall - Scarlett Johansson - Michael Caine - David Bowie SPOILERS WARNING!!!! If you haven’t yet seen this and don’t want to spoil your virgin eyes, then leave this article right now and go… Continue reading The Prestige
Darren Aronofsky A series about my favourite directors and their filmography. Darren Aronofsky is an American director, producer and screenwriter. What is noticeable about his films are the themes of psychological surrealism, of which he explores the emotional, spiritual and mental lives of his characters. That being said, let’s take a dive into his films.… Continue reading The Films of … Darren Aronofsky
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