Where Pop Culture Meets Political Insight
The new Superman film has sparked wide conversation due to its political themes. Some have found it refreshing; others dismiss it as another tedious entry in the ‘woke’ agenda. While the film doesn’t completely stick the superhero landing in its messaging, it succeeds in posing important questions about what individuals can do when political structures…
What if the stories we tell could change how we fight climate change? The recent London Climate Action Week served as a reminder that much is still to be done to address the magnitude of the problem. Events across the week spanned various topics that offer practical solutions and spark more dialogue on climate change….
Heroism permeates our society, embodying traits like courage, selflessness, and virtue. We often encounter heroes in fiction. From high-octane, blockbuster movies to more grounded, slice-of-life TV shows, we find ourselves admiring an on-screen ‘hero’. Fictional heroes can either feel extraordinary or ordinary. The latter reminds us that any person in real life can be heroic. …
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It’s been a few weeks since Dune: Part Two – a continuation of 2021’s Dune – was released to global audiences. It is fair to say that the new movie has been a commercial success, already making over $500 million worldwide. Yet, the attention the film has captured is even more significant because of the…
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A recent podcast I listened to from The New Humanitarian talked about how science fiction can help us in finding solutions to the world’s greatest issues. The biggest takeaway for me revolved around the power of imagination. Before positive change can happen, you have to first imagine that it is possible. Granted, this does not…
