Film Analysis Through a Time Machine

When it comes to film, I like to place myself as far as possible from a “film critic”. In fact my Letterbox is dedicated to mocking photography students who invalidate the comments of whoever dislikes Hotel Budapest. My hipster friends made photography a bit cringe to me. I hide my knowledge about the mechanics of a canon so I am not confused with a snob bragging about an analog nikon [...]

Studio 40

"A smile is the only language that everyone understands.” I heard that quote years ago; however, it has echoed through my mind every day since then. The power of a smile is profound; it not only brightens days with optimism but also communicates unspoken connections between people. Some argue that we have different personalities in each language. I can't vouch for distinct personalities, but I surely express myself differently. When skeptical about my wording, I smile. I trust that smiles can fill in gaps in vocabulary, and so do images. The irony lies in taking a photo, as it often prompts a smile [...]

Silly Shaped Brick

During my primary school years, I was what Pink Floyd would call "another brick in the wall." Despite being surrounded by activists who achieved success through environmental battles with passion and commitment, the traditional school system put a set of blinders over my eyes. I believed that there was only one path to success- academic excellence. Orchestrating my way into my dream university became a guilty pleasure, yet I wrestled between ambition and anxiety as I laid in bed [...]