In recent years the alliance of left-wing activism and the Democratic establishment has in many ways undermined the Palestinian cause rather than advancing it. Several contradictions are now impossible to ignore: the liberal Left’s secular worldview versus the traditional, religious social fabric of Palestinian society; the performative activism that generates moral noise but little political […]
The recently released horror movie Weapons reminded me of how easily human beings, even the most innocent among us, can be shaped into living instruments of death by the powerful and manipulative. Yet, true to Hollywood’s habits, the story ultimately resorts to murder as the only answer to unchecked violence. It is also telling that […]
I didn’t bother watching James Gunn’s Superman in theaters. Perhaps age is catching up with me, or perhaps it’s the creeping malaise of superhero fatigue. The thought of sitting through another mindless Hollywood blockbuster surrounded by giggling, popcorn-munching bourgeois attendees was enough to make my head spin. Yet, despite skipping the theatrical experience, I’ve reflected […]
René Girard’s mimetic theory, with its profound implications for literature, anthropology, and theology, casts a revelatory light on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Often mistaken for a tale of tragic love, the play is, at its core, a violent ritual deconstructed, thus revealing the sacrificial machinery upon which society maintains its false peace. In Girard’s framework, […]
In a geopolitical climate marked by escalating conflicts, overreaching state power, and moral ambiguity, few voices ring out with the clarity and consistency of Dr. Ron Paul. For generations, he has stood firm on foundational principles: non-interventionist foreign policy, steadfast constitutionalism, and a resolute adherence to Christian morality. It is precisely these qualities that make […]
Vincent Gallo’s 1998 film Buffalo ’66 is an offbeat indie film about a man stumbling through life after prison. Directed by Vincent Gallo, the film is notorious for its behind the scenes difficulties, most notably the rift between its two lead actors, which is ironic because the message is redemption through denial of victimhood and […]
During the recent cross-border conflict with Pakistan, the Indian government—along with its media allies—displayed a marked eagerness to spotlight Islamic terrorism as the greatest threat to India’s existence. What many failed to notice, or chose to ignore, was the government’s ability—often with the help of Big Tech monopolies like X and Meta—to censor numerous accounts […]
Babette’s Feast is a fascinating 1987 Danish film, not just for its spiritual message but also for its anthropological implications. It was a favorite of Pope Francis’s and is recommended by the Vatican in its list of important films. My personal opinion agrees with that of Pope Francis; every Christian should watch this movie. Despite […]
Recently, a new internet trend has emerged in which users generate personalized images and videos through AI, styled in the aesthetic of Hayao Miyazaki’s animations. This trend, known as “ghiblification” after his company Studio Ghibli, might at first seem like a harmless exercise by fans who find charm in Miyazaki’s art. However, it takes a […]
In a viral video from Gujarat, India, we see Indian police, dressed in civilian clothing, and armed with canes, savagely beating a man on a sunlit street whilst surrounded by onlookers and cameras. In reaction to this video, shared by Jayant Bhandari on X, some have decried the absence of rule of law in India. […]