While getting my hair done today — a 3-hour affair where we often share our life stories — I passionately recounted my recent road trip across Hokkaido. My hairstylist (shoutout […]
Analyzing the PYP Planner
The International Baccalaureate was founded in the 1960s, when leaders and educators were searching for a way to revolutionize education. They were searching for an education program that adequately responded […]
Cyborg Slavery: Revisiting the Original Blade Runner
Blade Runner depicts a dystopian future where the system is fundamentally flawed. This movie has a more pessimistic view of society, where technology creates more problems than it solves. These […]
4 Mandatory Translation Apps for Mandarin
1) Pleco (iOS, Android) This is the #1 go-to app for translating basic words and phrases. You can’t plug in a whole sentence, but if you need to know how […]
Anime as Rogue Film: A Look at Urotsukidōji
Considering the general definition of rogue – someone or something that does not follow the group, and may be seen as threatening – a rogue film cannot be mainstream and […]
Gender in Rogue Films: A Look at Last Exit to Brooklyn
Gender is an important topic in rogue films. Gender has been a controversial topic since the rise of feminism. The strength of the feminist movement allowed an open dialogue about […]
Dysfunctionality in Rogue Films: A Look at Taxi Driver
Dysfunctionality in rogue cinematic characters is an important element of rogue cinema. Rogue films magnify the unusual, especially within the characters of the film. Dysfunctionality represents the abnormalities that are […]
What is Rogue Cinema? A Look at The Last Picture Show
“Rogue” is a sociological term that describes the spirit of independence within a person. A rogue person is defiant, refusing to follow societal standards. It is this spirit that governs […]