The myth of Oedipus and the movie Gattaca explore the limits of humanity from a fatalistic perspective. It warns that human endeavors to transcend the fate determined by oracles and genetics, as well as advances in science and technology, could lead to a new fatalism, and asks whether there is a possibility of true free will. To begin, I’d like to introduce you to the myth of...
This article uses the world of Minority Report to explore the dangers of a surveillance society as technology advances. It discusses the potential for personal information to be collected and misused in exchange for convenience, the limitations of data leaks and surveillance systems, and questions whether this future is a good one. You walk into a department store to buy a new pair of...
The movie Eternal Sunshine centers around the technology of memory erasure and the love between the two main characters, Joel and Clementine. The movie explores the impact of memories on our identity, questioning whether erasing memories can free us from hurt and pain, and whether we can achieve true happiness. Valentine’s Day, 2004. A man wakes up, his name is Joel Barish...
This article explores the nature and value of contemporary art, the identity of the artist, and our responsibilities as consumers through the movie “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” and delves into the impact of art on society and individuals. The title of Exit Through the Gift Shop made me think a lot. I started by thinking about why a gift shop would be in the title, and why did the director...
Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue explores the identity confusion and psychological struggles of Mima, the main character, as she transitions from idol to actress. The movie explores the complexity of identity by skillfully blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, creating endless confusion for the viewer, and showing how Mima loses herself in her quest to find her true self. I was...
In the movie An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore exposes the seriousness of global warming, citing population growth, economic and environmental imbalances, and late recognition as the main causes. He warns of water shortages and ecosystem destruction due to rising carbon dioxide emissions and shrinking glaciers, and offers actionable solutions to combat them, such as using public transportation and...
This article discusses the reality that heroic characters in superhero movies commit crimes with disregard for the law and ethics, yet their actions are condoned because they are heroes. Using Ant-Man as an example, the article analyzes how the unethical behavior of heroes is hidden from the audience or rationalized in movies, and offers a critical perspective on this. Introduction...
The name “Frankenstein,” commonly known as the name of the monster, is actually the name of the doctor who created it. The nameless monster, created using the brain of a criminal, is a tragic result of a lack of research and a lack of meaning, illustrating the dangers of rushing into scientific endeavors. Do you know who ‘Frankenstein’ is? If you think of a green monster with a...
Horror fantasy is a genre that subverts real-life oppression into fantasy to reveal hidden desires. The film Perfume embodies the characteristics of horror fantasy by fantasizing the repression of love and existence through the material of smell and expressing it through Grounouille’s tragic life and serial killing. About horror fantasy Horror fantasy is a subsystem within the...
The movie Equilibrium examines the need for emotion and discusses how the development of drugs to control emotions and their use impacts social values and individual freedom. In the movie Equilibrium, humanity establishes a unified government of Libria after World War III. About five minutes into the movie, soldiers are shown arresting the person hiding the Mona Lisa and burning the Mona...
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