Tag: Brain
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On the Basis of Sex: What Can It Teach Us About Inequity Today?
Read more: On the Basis of Sex: What Can It Teach Us About Inequity Today?We recently watched On the Basis of Sex, recommended once more by my wife. This 2018 American biographical legal drama portrays the life and early cases of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. From the title alone, it’s clear the film centers on…
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How Can “Hellsing” Inspire Us to Rethink Storytelling for a Better Society?
Read more: How Can “Hellsing” Inspire Us to Rethink Storytelling for a Better Society?Hellsing is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kouta Hirano, which ran from 1997 to 2008. It was adapted into a 13-episode anime in 2001 and an OVA called Hellsing Ultimate from 2006 to 2012. I first watched the 2001 anime version around its release and was immediately captivated by how badass the…
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How Does Finding Your Feet Inspire Us to Embrace Change and Neuroplasticity?
Read more: How Does Finding Your Feet Inspire Us to Embrace Change and Neuroplasticity?Watching Finding Your Feet (2018) with my wife was a delightful experience. This British comedy may not be the greatest movie of all time, but it has a warm heart if you set aside the clichés and stereotypes it leans on. The story revolves around Sandra, a woman whose life is upended when she discovers…
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Is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind a Blueprint for Harmony Between Humanity and Nature?
Read more: Is Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind a Blueprint for Harmony Between Humanity and Nature?Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind is a 1984 Japanese animated post-apocalyptic fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, based on his 1982–1994 manga series of the same name. Although the film was created before the founding of Studio Ghibli, it is often considered part of the studio’s body of work and is…
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My Old Ass: A Reflection on Time, Gratitude, and Society
Read more: My Old Ass: A Reflection on Time, Gratitude, and SocietyWe recently watched the movie “My Old Ass”, as my wife wanted to see it after reading good reviews on X. Released in theaters in 2024, the story unfolds in the stunning setting of Muskoka Lakes, Ontario. It follows Elliott, an 18-year-old girl who encounters her 39-year-old self during a mushroom trip. I was pleasantly…
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Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe – Exploring Themes of Society and Awareness
Read more: Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe – Exploring Themes of Society and AwarenessWe watched Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe with my wife. Though I had heard of GeGeGe no Kitarō, the famous manga by Shigeru Mizuki, I had never read it. I knew the central theme revolved around yōkai, a fascinating class of Japanese folklore creatures—spirit-monsters with deep cultural roots. The movie serves as a…
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Audition: Exploring Feminism, Misogyny, and Society’s Flaws
Read more: Audition: Exploring Feminism, Misogyny, and Society’s FlawsAudition is a Japanese horror movie directed by Takashi Miike, released in 1999. I first watched it while living in France on the television channel Arte. Miike, known for his unsettling films, adapts Ryū Murakami’s novel in this masterpiece. The story revolves around a middle-aged widower who orchestrates a fake audition with the help of…
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Civil War (2024): A Thought-Provoking Reflection on Society
Read more: Civil War (2024): A Thought-Provoking Reflection on SocietyI watched the movie Civil War, released in 2024, during my flight back to Japan after a short visit with my father in Paris. The film stars Kirsten Dunst as Lee, a veteran war photographer. Set in a dystopian future, Lee embarks on a perilous journey across the United States during a nationwide conflict. Accompanied…
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Save Tonight by Eagle-Eye Cherry: A Nostalgic Reminder to Cherish the Present
Read more: Save Tonight by Eagle-Eye Cherry: A Nostalgic Reminder to Cherish the PresentA bit of nostalgia sets the tone for today’s reflection. “Save Tonight” by Eagle-Eye Cherry, released in 1997, became a commercial success across Europe, especially in France. The song’s simple, catchy melody makes it a favorite among beginner guitar players. The lyrics focus on the desire to spend as much time with a loved one…
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Alias: Unveiling Truths Through Fiction
Read more: Alias: Unveiling Truths Through FictionAlias, an American action thriller and science fiction television series, was created by J. J. Abrams and aired for five seasons from 2001 to 2006. Starring Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow, the show follows a double agent working for the Central Intelligence Agency while posing as an operative for SD-6, a global criminal and espionage…