Author: Renas
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Berserk: A Tale of Ambition, Fate, and the Human Condition
A dark fantasy, this is a profound musing on fate, ambition, and the depths of human nature. Let us analyze the basic ideas and views of the great author. A screenshot of my “Berserk” inspired artwork If you haven’t read the manga or watched the 90s anime adaptation yet, I recommend starting with the original before proceeding…
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The Silence of Death or the Key Ideas of The Seventh Seal
The Seventh Seal is a haunting exploration of faith, mortality, and humanity’s search for meaning in the face of an indifferent universe. pic generated by chatGPT The film tells the story of a knight named Antonius Block, who, after years of crusading, returns home only to encounter the Angel of Death along the way. He proposes…
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The best ones that came out in 2024
Photo by BoliviaInteligente on Unsplash As the year draws to a close, I’ve decided to reflect on the films of 2024 that gained both popularity and critical acclaim.This list, based on ratings from Letterboxd, highlights standout releases of the year. The Letterboxd rating system is based on a 5-point scale. Dune: Part Two One of the most…
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Inglourious Basterds: A Cinematic Masterpiece of Revenge, Style, and Symbolism.
Does Quentin Tarantino promote violence in his movies to the same extent? Inglourious Basterds (2009) Quentin Tarantino is one of the most influential directors in today’s film industry, known for his bold and distinctive style. His film “Inglourious Basterds” is yet another testament to his boundless love for cinema. “Inglourious Basterds” is a perfect example of Tarantino’s…
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“The Shining” by Stanley Kubrick: What exactly did the director want to tell us? — Personal Review
The unfolding of the story that raises a lot of questions and fascinates you throughout the viewing. Photo by Luis Villasmil on Unsplash “The Shining” is that film you watch in one breath. “The Shining” is like a phoenix — when it was first released, it was a failure, but over time it became a cult classic, topping its…
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Why The Lord of the Rings Remains the Gold Standard of Cinema 20 Years Later – Personal Review
A brief look at the great story of Peter Jackson’s great trilogy Photo by D A V I D S O N L U N A on Unsplash The first time I saw The Lord of the Rings was when I was quite young, under the age of 10. The trilogy was being broadcast on local TV,…
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