The biopic “Deliver Me From Nowhere” chronicles Bruce Springsteen’s struggles with depression while creating the album “Nebraska.” It explores themes of male friendship, creative drive, and the impact of his tumultuous relationship with his father. The film emphasizes the importance of belief and support in overcoming mental health challenges.
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Superman: What Makes Him Super?
Perhaps he will not succeed. Perhaps he will fail as the Buddha failed and as Christ failed to wean men from their iniquities, but he will always be remembered as one who made his life a lesson for all ages to come. -Rabindranauth Tagore, writing about Gandhi (1) The recent release of James Gunn’s SupermanContinue reading “Superman: What Makes Him Super?”
C’mon MCU!!! (encouragement from a fan)
I have enjoyed Marvel characters for over forty-five years (1). As a child they helped me learn to read and fueled my imagination. My curiosity was spurred as I read Norse myths because of my interest in Thor. The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and Silver Surfer hit the sci-fi chords that I increasingly enjoyed in myContinue reading “C’mon MCU!!! (encouragement from a fan)”
The Trauma Behind Joker Folie a Deux: Gary’s Testimony
Before we get started SPOILER ALERT! That’s out of the way. Also – I enjoyed the movie! This plants me in a clear miniority according to even the briefest of Google searches. Also, this is not a movie review. I am going to focus on a single aspect of the film, the courtroom testimony ofContinue reading “The Trauma Behind Joker Folie a Deux: Gary’s Testimony”
Godzilla Minus One: A Tale of Trauma and Redemption
Godzilla Minus One uniquely focuses on Kōichi’s psychological struggles rather than the monster itself, exploring themes of survivor’s guilt, compassion, and the path to healing in post-war Japan.
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