Most of us will never be superstars, but movies inspire us to pursue stardom. Is there anything wrong with that? Continue reading

October 5, 2023
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October 5, 2023
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Most of us will never be superstars, but movies inspire us to pursue stardom. Is there anything wrong with that? Continue reading
January 26, 2023
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Nine scholars discuss the philosophy of comics: What are comics, really? And what artistic and ethical questions do they raise? Continue reading
May 12, 2022
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Discussions at the intersection of philosophy, art history, and film Continue reading
April 14, 2022
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Why is it OK to love bad movies? Convention, irony, Tokyo Drift, and Hallmark movies are all part of the answer. Continue reading
December 14, 2021
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Philosopher Sergio Tenenbaum reflects on Abbas Kiarostami’s film “Close-Up” Continue reading
August 27, 2021
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Promising Young Woman is an unsatisfying film. But that’s what it gets deeply right about misogyny and patriarchy. Continue reading
July 28, 2021
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Physical media feels like a languishing dinosaur in the 21st century world. Here’s why it still matters. Continue reading
July 7, 2021
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Philosopher Kate Manne talks about Charlie Kaufman’s “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” Continue reading
October 7, 2020
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Julie Delpy discusses the importance of philosophy in her films, in education, and for society today. Continue reading
May 29, 2020
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Pronunciation: DISNEY (jk but also… am i?) Continue reading