Culture & Reviews

The Drama of Sublimation: Ugly Truths, Radicalised Youth and the Crisis of Connection

Kristoffer Borgli’s The Drama arrives like a Molotov cocktail lobbed into the wedding-industrial complex. Zendaya’s Emma and Robert Pattinson’s Charlie are the sort of couple neoliberal culture sells us as aspirational: cultured, attractive, ostensibly secure in Boston’s creative class. He’s a museum curator; she’s a literary editor. Their meet-cute is awkward-cute, their engagement photoshoots absurdly… Continue reading The Drama of Sublimation: Ugly Truths, Radicalised Youth and the Crisis of Connection

Culture & Reviews

Echoes of Love and Missed Connections: Past Lives Review

Marking the directorial debut of Celine Song, Past Lives is a captivating journey about identity, connection, and the march of time. The film introduces us to Nora (portrayed by Greta Lee), a Korean-American woman navigating love and life in New York City. As Nora confronts the memories of her past and contemplates the possibilities of her future,… Continue reading Echoes of Love and Missed Connections: Past Lives Review