Culture
Cinematic encounter: Euzhan Palcy, a pioneer of Afro-Caribbean cinema, César and Oscar Winner
“Honorary Oscar winner, 1st black female director produced by a major & woman director winner of a Cesar.” Here’s what can be found about Euzhan Palcy on social media. But who is this cinematic figure whose film Sugar Cane Alley has left a lasting impact on generations of West Indians and achieved international success? The Read more
Cabaret and the Paradox of Entertainment
If you were on TikTok in January, you may have heard of the musical Cabaret. The music “Money Money” from its 1972 movie adaptation was used in hundreds of videos criticizing the American government and its capitalistic tendencies. The song works well with video edits as it talks about living in extreme poverty, and because Read more
From the Laboratory to the Public Sphere: BioArt’s Multidimensional Landscape
Contemporary BioArt, fueled by gene editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9), synthetic biology,microbial manipulation, data science, and AI algorithms, transforms the laboratory into acreative arena (Reichle, 2009; Mitchell, 2010). Liberated from static media constraints, artnow revolves around dynamic, evolving life processes. Artworks emerge not solely fromhuman creators but through an interplay of microbes, algorithms, environments, andaudiences. This shift Read more
The Work of Art: A Singularity that Resists the Logic of Profitability
In a society where everything seems calibrated to maximize profitability, the work of art stands out for its unique nature and its refusal to be reduced to a mere product. While industries push for standardization and mass production, art runs counter to this trend. It offers a singular vision, an irreproducible creative gesture, and a Read more
Martin McDonagh: A Typically British Director or an American in Disguise?
Martin McDonagh: who is he? I wanted to write this article primarily to talk about Martin McDonagh, one of my favourite directors, whose talent, in my opinion, is not fully appreciated. He is a British Irish director, born to Irish parents but having spent part of his youth in England, where he began his career Read more
Damso: Isn’t it nice to take a vacation?
Friday, November 15, at the stroke of midnight, Damso’s new album drops. 34 minutes, 11 tracks. And because no one asked, I’m stepping in as a music critic just for you. William Kalubi Mwamba, known as Damso, made a comeback this Friday with J’ai menti (I lied), a new album as intriguing as the circumstances Read more
Sean Baker’s Cinema
The summer I turned 18, I was obsessed with the desire to watch an « original movie, » something unmatched by anything I had seen before, a film that would captivate me. I scoured streaming sites, refreshing the new releases page daily, when I stumbled upon Tangerine. The pitch immediately fascinated me: a transgender sex worker wandering Read more
Is Animation Still for Kids?
« It’s for kids! » — a phrase we’ve all heard (or even said) at least once when the topic ofanimation comes up. But this persistent stereotype, though deeply rooted, is starting to fadeaway. While cartoons were long associated with children, today animation explores muchmore mature and complex worlds, captivating an adult audience. So why do thesemisconceptions Read more
Césaria Évora, and the World Rediscovered Cape Verde.
The Cape Verdean identity August 27, 1941, in the town of Mindelo on the Cape Verdean island of São Vicente. Little Césaria Évora opens her eyes for the first time, and no one knows yet that she will forever mark her island’s fame and world music, becoming the most listened-to African singer on the planet. Read more
Musicals: How and why Hollywood lost faith in the musical genre, buried it alive and let it suffocate
Musicals are a part of the Hollywood landscape, many of which are considered classics and must-watch for any aspiring filmmaker. In spite of consistent industry growth, the genre seems to be at an all-time low. A brief look into the decision-making process made by the majors which lead to the sidelining of their star child. Read more