The Romanticization of History: Anastasia (1997)
Journeys of Initiation: Femininity and Self-Stylization Sometimes, the observation of popular releases and their impact on audiences leads to profound insights into the mechanisms of history – more particularly, of recent, palpable history – which might possibly deliver understandings of times yet to come. One such popular release is the animated musical movie […]
Remembering the Future: Tom Cruise and the Not-So-Quiet Revolution of Science Fiction Action Cinema by Mid-2010s as Seen in Oblivion (2013)
Introduction Science fiction has always been a fertile ground for exploring complex ideas about humanity’s future, technological advancement, and existential dilemmas. By mid-2010s, science fiction action cinema had already evolved into a sophisticated genre that blended high-concept storytelling with visually stunning, technically advanced cinematography, often anchored by powerful performances from leading actors. This era […]
The Philosophical Undercurrents of Love, Mental Health, and Identity in Secret Window (2004)
What Secret Window (2004) Teaches Us About Unresolved Trauma and Psychological Fragmentation David Koepp’s 2004 psychological thriller Secret Window, adapted from Stephen King’s novella Secret Window, Secret Garden (1990), delves into complex themes such as love, sex, marriage, romance, gender roles, and mental health, unraveling an unexpectedly profound immersion into human identity and […]
Disentangling the Future: Tom Cruise and the Compulsive Revolution of Science Fiction Action Cinema by Mid-2010s as Seen in Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
By mid-2010s, the landscape of science fiction action cinema was undergoing a significant transformation. Among the movie which contributed to this shift, Edge of Tomorrow (2014), starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, stands out as a compelling example of the ways in which the genre could evolve by blending high-concept science fiction with […]
The Nut Job (2014): An Investigation into Conflict, Peace-Making, and Personal Growth in Urban Wilderness
Introduction The Nut Job is an animated heist-comedy film directed by Peter Lepeniotis and released in 2014. Set in the bustling city, The Nut Job tells the vibrant live stories of urban animals as they navigate survival in a city park: in particular, the animation movies focuses on Surly, a mischievous squirrel, and his […]
How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014): Deepening the Bond with Nature and with Ourselves
Introduction Released in 2014 by DreamWorks Animation, How to Train Your Dragon 2, directed by Dean DeBlois, builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor How to Train Your Dragon in 2010 and continues the epic saga of Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless. More than its prequel, this installment delves more deeply into the […]
The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019): An Exploration of Entertainment with Deep(er) Themes
Introduction: more than a commercial franchise Angry Birds 2, also known as The Angry Birds Movie 2, is the 2019 sequel to the 2016 animation movie The Angry Birds Movie (or Angry Birds) and it transcends its seemingly simplistic premise of birds versus pigs to delve into more profound themes such as war […]
Frozen 2 (2019): From Feminism, through Empowerment and Liberation, to Self-Love
Introduction: sisterhood and love The 2019 animation movie Frozen 2, the sequel to the 2013 blockbuster Frozen, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its compelling narrative and enchanting visuals. Frozen 2 carries on the story of sisters Elsa and Anna in the enchanted world of Arendelle. Building upon the themes introduced in Frozen, the […]
Pragmatism, Compassion and Love in The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017)
3 Dimensions of Expanding Humans’ Relation to Animals Abstract: This articles explores the depths of mass-media representation of non-human entities living in the natural habitat and their reactions to humans’ interventions in the animation movie The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (2017): while it does not appear on the background of ideological resistance, […]
The Hours (2002)
A Philosophical Investigation into Love, Romance and Gender Introduction The 2002 movie The Hours, directed by Stephen Daldry and accompanied by the evocative score of Philip Glass, is an intricate tapestry of interconnected stories spanning different time periods: a cinematic masterpiece which immerses deeply into the lives of three women across different time periods, […]