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One family's harrowing escape from postwar Vietnam, told in a poignant metaphor | Aeon Videos

The short film 'Boat People' uses metaphor to depict the resilience and journey of Vietnamese refugees, highlighting the sacrifices made by families.
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20 Years Ago, a Legendary Director Made a Perfect Zombie Movie - And Changed the Genre Forever

Zombies serve as a metaphor for mediocrity and conformity in life, suggesting we may already resemble them without realizing it.

Architecture Is an Act of Vengeance in The Brutalist

The Brutalist explores the immigrant experience and architectural metaphor in America through the protagonist's journey, but struggles with execution and clarity.

20 Years Ago, a Legendary Director Made a Perfect Zombie Movie - And Changed the Genre Forever

Zombies serve as a metaphor for mediocrity and conformity in life, suggesting we may already resemble them without realizing it.

Architecture Is an Act of Vengeance in The Brutalist

The Brutalist explores the immigrant experience and architectural metaphor in America through the protagonist's journey, but struggles with execution and clarity.
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People Are Sharing What Age They Consider "Old" To Be

Life can be metaphorically segmented into four seasons: spring (birth to 25), summer (26-50), fall (51-75), and winter (76-100).

How You Speak and What You Experience Are Related

Metaphorical expressions reflect our sensory experiences and can enhance our understanding of physical relationships through embodied cognition.
from Inverse
3 weeks ago

Now Is the Best Time to Play 2024's Most Ambitious RPG

Metaphor explores public distrust in leaders through a captivating RPG narrative and its themes of racial tensions and power dynamics.
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New Depth-Filled Wall Sculptures by Joshua Abarbanel

Joshua Abarbanel creates depth-ridden artworks using layers of stained and unstained woods.
His artworks explore creation, impermanence, and the archetypal relationships between people, communities, and the planet.

The Spin | Keep the flame alive: Labuschagne and Kohli can learn from Nick Cave

Nick Cave emphasizes the need to nurture creativity, comparing it to a small flame that requires care so it can endure life's challenges.

New Depth-Filled Wall Sculptures by Joshua Abarbanel

Joshua Abarbanel creates depth-ridden artworks using layers of stained and unstained woods.
His artworks explore creation, impermanence, and the archetypal relationships between people, communities, and the planet.

The Spin | Keep the flame alive: Labuschagne and Kohli can learn from Nick Cave

Nick Cave emphasizes the need to nurture creativity, comparing it to a small flame that requires care so it can endure life's challenges.
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Haruki Murakami: My books have been criticised so much over the years, I don't pay much attention'

The author revisited and rewrote a novella from 1980 to better reflect its important themes, reflecting on their growth as a writer.
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'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Is a Revolutionary RPG, When It Steps Out of Persona's Shadow

Metaphor is a politically charged RPG that shines best when it moves away from Persona's established formula.

Metaphor Refantazio review

Atlus' RPG Metaphor draws heavily from Hieronymus Bosch's art, reflecting humanity's struggles through its gameplay and narrative.

'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Is The Bullshit-Free RPG I've Been Waiting For | Defector

JRPGs often have lengthy runtimes due to slow pacing and extensive cutscenes, unlike Western AAA games that pad hours with open-world content.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Is A Fantastical, Politically Charged Adventure That I Don't Want To Stop Playing

Metaphor: ReFantazio creatively integrates its title's metaphor to enhance player engagement with themes of humanity and fantasy.

'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Is a Revolutionary RPG, When It Steps Out of Persona's Shadow

Metaphor is a politically charged RPG that shines best when it moves away from Persona's established formula.

Metaphor Refantazio review

Atlus' RPG Metaphor draws heavily from Hieronymus Bosch's art, reflecting humanity's struggles through its gameplay and narrative.

'Metaphor: ReFantazio' Is The Bullshit-Free RPG I've Been Waiting For | Defector

JRPGs often have lengthy runtimes due to slow pacing and extensive cutscenes, unlike Western AAA games that pad hours with open-world content.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Is A Fantastical, Politically Charged Adventure That I Don't Want To Stop Playing

Metaphor: ReFantazio creatively integrates its title's metaphor to enhance player engagement with themes of humanity and fantasy.
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The Year My Father Died

The narrative explores grief and personal transformation through metaphorical concepts of the mind as a prison and the journey of life.

The Real Housewives of Orange County Recap: Mutually Assured Destruction

Tamra's honesty about her actions is preferable to Shannon's victim mentality, despite both having negative traits.
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Illustrator Spotlight: Oyow

Oyow's artwork explores the complexities of relationships through illustrative themes ranging from joy to melancholy, inspiring reflection on everyday experiences.

When we're stars

One's perception of brokenness influences their ability to heal relationships.

Illustrator Spotlight: Oyow

Oyow's artwork explores the complexities of relationships through illustrative themes ranging from joy to melancholy, inspiring reflection on everyday experiences.

When we're stars

One's perception of brokenness influences their ability to heal relationships.
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ARK Neighborhood Facility / LKSA

Architecture as metaphor creates sanctuary in urban spaces.
Monotone color and balanced openings enhance tranquility.
Materiality and texture foster communication with the city.
from The Nation
3 months ago

Rachel Kushner's Brilliant Avant-Garde Spy Thriller

Kushner's Creation Lake reflects a revival of Góngora's linguistic innovation, creatively merging diverse themes and challenging conventional narratives.

A definitive ranking of the 100 greatest movie hitmen, by how good they are at their job

John Woo's remake of The Killer highlights the complicated persona of the cinematic hitman as a metaphor for deeper social themes.

How House of the Dragon' Turns Fiery Fantasy Into TV Reality

Dragons are a crucial element of House of the Dragon, symbolizing both magic and destruction in a metaphorical representation of nuclear conflict.

The Real Housewife-ification of Congress; And, 25 years of being pilled by The Matrix

Issues of misogyny and transphobia surfaced in a heated exchange between Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Taylor Greene on the House floor.
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Raveena Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song "Lucky"

Raveena released a new song 'Lucky' and announced her upcoming album 'Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain' set for June 14.

Taylor Swift reveals video for Post Malone collaboration "Fortnight"

Taylor Swift released a music video for her Post Malone collaboration 'Fortnight' with an elaborate metaphorical concept.

Raveena Announces Album, Shares Video for New Song "Lucky"

Raveena released a new song 'Lucky' and announced her upcoming album 'Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain' set for June 14.

Taylor Swift reveals video for Post Malone collaboration "Fortnight"

Taylor Swift released a music video for her Post Malone collaboration 'Fortnight' with an elaborate metaphorical concept.
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Pearls of Wisdom From Bootstrapping Entrepreneurs

Christopher Columbus discovered pearls, symbolizing entrepreneurship's valuable pressure and joy. Startups are like pearls, born from irritants, akin to entrepreneurship's trials and triumphs.

Patrick Langley on Comedy and Violence

Spider in the story can be read as a metaphor for depression, terror, and self-hatred.
The author balanced the concrete action with the metaphorical elements of Spider.

Help!

The article personifies the United States as a dysfunctional family structure to shed light on societal issues.

The Bear' Season 3 Ending, Explained: What Happened?

The Bear's season 3 finale centers on confronting inner demons through a metaphorical haunting and exorcism.

Doctor Who's Time Lords Have Two Hearts. Here's How Their Dual Cardiac System Could Work

Hearts serve as a powerful metaphor in Doctor Who, with the Time Lord's dual cardiac system sparking curiosity and prompting scientific analysis.
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