Ichiban Is Number One: Why Like A Dragon's Protagonist Stands Out From Other HeroesIchiban Kasuga's unwavering optimism in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth highlights a refreshing contrast to typical edgy protagonists.
Severance Recap: Goat ExpectationsLove transcends the severance barrier, influencing character actions and shaping the narrative in season two of Severance.
Paradise Recap: A Complicated ManBilly Pace, a complex character, is brutally killed after hesitating, highlighting the tragic irony of his character development.
Dune: Prophecy Season-Finale Recap: Going ViralDune: Prophecy highlights the interplay of past actions and their consequences, shaping characters' destinies and the overarching narrative.
Ichiban Is Number One: Why Like A Dragon's Protagonist Stands Out From Other HeroesIchiban Kasuga's unwavering optimism in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth highlights a refreshing contrast to typical edgy protagonists.
Severance Recap: Goat ExpectationsLove transcends the severance barrier, influencing character actions and shaping the narrative in season two of Severance.
Paradise Recap: A Complicated ManBilly Pace, a complex character, is brutally killed after hesitating, highlighting the tragic irony of his character development.
Dune: Prophecy Season-Finale Recap: Going ViralDune: Prophecy highlights the interplay of past actions and their consequences, shaping characters' destinies and the overarching narrative.
2024's best movies were about waking up and becoming the person you want to beFiction in 2024 emphasizes self-improvement through internal decisions rather than dramatic conflicts, encouraging viewers to actively shape their lives.
II Decadent II Decrepit: The Politics Of 'Gladiator II' | DefectorGladiator II reflects a disconnect in American values and narratives, moving from virtuous leadership themes to chaotic absurdities that mirror contemporary cynicism.
"Nightbitch" and the National MoodMarielle Heller's films explore nuanced personal and cultural themes, reflecting her sensitivity to both storytelling and the experiences of her characters.
Autumn Reads: 10 New Books to Read in the Months AheadThis autumn's book selection offers diverse narratives transporting readers through unique experiences, from drug-fueled escapades to navigating grief and relationships.
Arcane never loses sight of the show's beating heartThe core of Arcane's narrative revolves around the complex relationship between Vi and Jinx, emphasizing love and loss amidst larger themes.
Autumn Reads: 10 New Books to Read in the Months AheadThis autumn's book selection offers diverse narratives transporting readers through unique experiences, from drug-fueled escapades to navigating grief and relationships.
Arcane never loses sight of the show's beating heartThe core of Arcane's narrative revolves around the complex relationship between Vi and Jinx, emphasizing love and loss amidst larger themes.
In David Peace's 'Munichs,' The Dead Are Everywhere You Look | DefectorDavid Peace's novels explore the intersecting themes of hauntology, obsession, and the despair of post-industrial environments in northern England and Japan.
Is Ghost Of Yotei The Inverse Of Tsushima? | Trailer BreakdownGhost of Yōtei explores themes of pursuit and symbolism through its main character, Atsu, contrasting with Jin's story in Tsushima.
Netflix's Terminator Zero Anime Is A Welcome Departure From The Franchise's Uninspired Sameness'Terminator Zero' returns to the franchise's core theme: 'no fate but what we make,' despite its familiarity with old narrative beats.
'Pachinko' Review: Season 2 Is a Stunning Family Drama That Honors the Joys and Sorrows of SacrificeSeason 2 of 'Pachinko' introduces a new opening title sequence, challenging audience expectations established in Season 1.
Kinds of Kindness review sex, death and Emma Stone in Lanthimos's disturbing triptychYorgos Lanthimos's film at Cannes is a macabre triptych of narratives reflecting selfishness and despair in modern-day New Orleans.