The Cruelty of Kindness
vonThis analysis applies James Phelan’s narrative judgment theory to Yorgos Lanthimos’s Kinds of Kindness. It explores the cyclical dynamics of dominance, surrender, and ethical compromise.
Film
Im Angesicht der Filmförderung
vonDer berühmte Regisseur Dominik Graf ist Träger der diesjährigen Lichtenberg-Poetikdozentur. Der Auftakt seiner Poetikvorlesung am 4. Februar geriet unterhaltsam und erfrischend.
When Music Speaks
vonMusic in movies and series acts as a powerful narrator, shaping narratives, influencing emotions, and even challenging audience expectations—when wielded thoughtfully.
Nosferatu Resurrected
vonThrough captivating world-building that enhances its storytelling, Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu emerges as both a successful remake and a powerful work in its own right.
Zwischen Entrückung und Realität
vonDie Verfilmung Der Buchspazierer kann zweifelsfrei mit seiner erfolgreichen Romanvorlage mithalten und beeindruckt insbesondere mit einer hervorragenden Besetzung und der Vielfalt an behandelten Themen.
Patriarchal Beats
vonAnatomy of a Fall critiques patriarchy, exposing how women who defy traditional gender roles are vilified, forcing the audience to confront their biases.
Hans Castorp in den Japanischen Alpen
vonKann man problematische Filme durch wissenschaftliche Analyse ›retten‹? Über den Bezug von Hayao Miyazakis Wie der Wind sich hebt zu Thomas Manns Der Zauberberg.
Lost Ladies Finding Voices
vonA stirring movie on feminist empowerment in the villages of India, where the movement is humorously sparked by patriarchy making a mistake.
Love and Resilience
vonThe novel It Ends With Us explores love, resilience, and the complexities of relationships, highlighting the strength needed to overcome life’s most painful challenges.
Gold Without Glitter
vonUsing the names of characters to create intrigue does not work because they appear only in short-clip like scenes, therefore denying likeability.