“True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper: a Timeless Anthem for Hope
I’ve recently been on an 80’s music binge, and came across Cyndi Lauper’s soothing hit song. This is the song …
Media Analysis
“The Howling” by Within Temptation: An Anti-Brutality Song for the Ages
“When we start killing, it all will be falling down From the Hell that we’re in, all we are is …
“This is God?”: An Analysis of Silent Hill’s Deity
From an outsider’s perspective, when addressing the religious parts of the Silent Hill series, it would be understandable to call …
“Come Back Down”: an Anti-Bitterness Duet by Greg Laswell and Sara Bareilles
When I was in high school, I discovered this upbeat and extremely underrated song by means of Itunes’s free song …
Zabuza and Haku: Remembering Naruto’s Most Tragic Pair
Naruto, the famous anime of the blonde ninja boy, was my first manga and anime that I perused as a …
The Loving Legacy: History’s Everlasting Victory for Interracial Love in America
I recently finished watching Loving, the 2016 film based on the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving. The Lovings …
The Zaniest of Crossover Dreams: Naruto’s Warning and Michael’s Battle
After I have particularly vivid dreams, I ask myself when I wake up, “What on Earth did I eat last …
“Ashes” by Celine Dion: A Plea for Hope in the Aftermath of a Storm
The Deadpool movies are known first and foremost for showcasing some brutal, zany humor more than anything else. But Deadpool …
Sad Gaming Moments: The Tragedy in Val’Sharah
“Every dream has its nightmare, and every nightmare has an end.” (Spoiler Alert: if you’re a WoW fan who hasn’t …
Pontius Pilate: A Bible Study of The Passion’s Anti-Villain
“What is truth?” (John 18:38) Pontius Pilate was the Roman governor ruling over Judea during Jesus’ time, and the man …
Harry Potter and Sirius Black: A Literary Testament to Love that Conquers Death
Out of all of the books in the Harry Potter series, Order of the Phoenix is by far my favorite. Book 5 addresses many …
“The Pestilence of AIDS”: a Testament to the Homophobia of the 80s
Thanks to this bizarre, archaic pamphlet that I discovered recently, I now know what religious-based homophobia was like back in …
A Celtic Fight Anthem: “Against the Wind” by Moya Brennan
My parents’ love of Celtic music led to me becoming obsessed with the genre at a very young age. One …
“We Were Alive”: Austra’s Lament for Depressed Love
“What if we were alive?” The Canadian electronic group Austra is known for making melancholic music dealing with loneliness and the gloomier …
“Ok Ok Ok” by Little Green Cars: a Mournful Song About Facing Romantic Trauma
The Irish alternative band Little Green Cars has a penchant for writing songs that deal upfront with heartbreak and resulting …
“I Want Love”: Silent Hill 3’s Mournful Ode to Loneliness
“I want a cup that overflows with love, although… it’s not enough to fill my heart I want a barrel …
“Secreto Perfecto” by Jotdog: a Whimsical Love Song for Lost Lovers
I discovered the Mexican electro-pop band Jotdog in my junior year of high school, when I discovered their single “Lluvia …
A Classic Love Story: Richard Rich’s “The Swan Princess”
One of my favorite movies of all time, a film that’s become a personal Valentine’s Day tradition to view, is …
Austra’s Anthem for Gay Youth in Love: “Painful Like”
I had the pleasure of discovering the Canadian electronic band Austra back in 2014, when my Introduction to Formal Philosophy” …
Claudia Wolf: a Character Analysis of Silent Hill 3’s Tragic Pharisee
“I can picture a place where everybody feels it too. It might be fiction, but I’m seeing ahead! There’s nothing …
