Something that no one tells you before experiencing the death of a loved one is that there aren’t any definitive guidelines on how to mourn. The act of processing a loss takes many different forms, and it’s impossible to pin it down to a single approach. This includes both the immediate aftermath and the lengthy…
Boys Go to Jupiter (2025)
Growing up is never easy – this seems to be a sentiment that we frequently discuss, which is likely a result of the coming-of-age story being one of the most common narrative structures, primarily because it is somewhat universal. Anyone who has reached adulthood will likely recognise the experience of navigating those wonder-fueled childhood years,…
The Outrun (2024)
Addiction is very difficult to achieve, and almost impossible to get rid of, a lesson that far too many people have learned the hard way. Whether a substance or some other kind of vice, the ability to shed one’s dependency on something that brings them some sense of physical and psychological comfort and euphoria is…
Where to Land (2025)
We all search for meaning. Regardless of who we are or where we come from, each one of us is consistently trying to make sense of our existence, whether we choose to verbalise it or not. Yet, despite some riveting works by philosophers, theologians and scientists alike, we are no closer to understanding the miracle…
Resurrection (2025)
How do you describe a work of art that was created for the specific purpose of avoiding any kind of categorisation or broad interpretation? Bi Gan is a genius and a menace, and has seemingly committed his entire artistic career to exploring the human condition in ways that are both incredibly invigorating and profoundly frustrating,…
Everybody’s Fine (1990)
The great polymath and intellectual Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once famously remarked “there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots, the other, wings.”, a statement that has lingered in the minds of many parents as they endure the emotional challenges that come when they realise…
Song Sung Blue (2025)
In an era where just about every musician has undergone a substantial reassessment in which younger generations reclaim these artists as unconventional idols (especially those who were previously labelled as uncool), Neil Diamond remains a bit of an outlier. One of the most popular musicians of his day, but someone who has struggled to maintain…
Dear Brigitte (1965)
There is nothing quite as emotionally crippling as being in a family with expectations much larger than one could ever hope to achieve. Unfortunately, most of us tend to have experience with this, since we often are burdened with the responsibility of achieving everything that our parents and ancestors failed to do, which can be…
The Secret Agent (2025)
Is it ever truly possible to run away from the past? The idea of escaping from your own life and seeking a fresh start is often viewed as a result of needing to cover up some controversial and potentially immoral activities that are better left behind – but in some cases, it is necessary for…
College (1927)
As part of our ongoing retrospective of Buster Keaton’s work, we continue to press on and explore all the hilarious and irreverent avenues down which his career travelled. Today’s discussion takes us to the Ivy League, in the form of College, the off-the-wall satire that Keaton directed alongside James W. Horne (who would leverage this…
The Postmodern Pelican 