“One Love (Song of the Lion)” by Pat Benatar: a Song of Hope for Humanity and Love
“One love is the light, shining over every mountaintop; it will lead us to the higher ground” Happy Valentine’s Day …
Media Analysis
Exploring the Theme of Religious Fanaticism in the Silent Hill (2006) Film
One of my favorite horror films of all time is the 2006 adaptation of the Silent Hill video game series. …
“Who Wants to Live Forever?” by Queen: The Anthem of Tragic Romance
“Who waits forever anyway?” There’s no time for us. There’s no place for us. What is this thing that builds …
Anima, the Dark Aeon: An Analysis of Final Fantasy 10’s Forgotten Mother
Analyzing both recent events and one of my favorite video games led to an extremely bizarre dream combining a key …
“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 …
“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 …
