ETHICS - EDUCATION - PERFORMING ARTS - MUSIC - THEATRE
As Western storytelling grew obsessed with cynicism, irony, and mirroring the real world, it lost the sincerity and transcendence that once defined its myths. Anime, in contrast, held firm to themes of friendship, effort, and victory—offering emotionally honest narratives that believe in growth, hope, and heroism without the need for the tongue in cheek, lest we are accused of being cringe.
Are we fighting for justice or just chasing likes? The dark side of performative activism.
Netflix’s Rose of Versailles dazzles visually & musically but struggles to match the emotional depth of the groundbreaking 70s classic anime
I was always taught that manners cost nothing and are priceless. It turns out they do cost money. At least, to Openai's company, which,...
AI art is redrawing creative lines, blurring authorship and raising big questions about what truly defines artistic expression.
In 'The Matrix', any person can become Agent Smith—reflecting how societies reflexively stifle dissent to uphold dominant beliefs.
Superman's Fortress of Solitude inspires a deep dive into the ethical risks of AI companionship and its impact on loneliness and grief.
In an era increasingly influenced by technology, our childhood stories often act as prisms through which we interpret advancements in...
At the age of 43 I have found out that I am a man with an eating disorder. A bit late isn't it?
The short answer? ‘Yes and No’ In the academic world, ChatGPT has been on everybody’s lips in the past few weeks as the University of...
Malta has seriously become the land of the surreal. We are the country that has some of the most progressive laws protecting the LGBTIQ...
WARNING: Potential spoilers ahead for the movie 'Avatar: The Way of Water.' In 1902, exactly 120 years before the release of Avatar: The...
"What a pity!" were the first words that my dad uttered when I showed him this picture. The first thing I saw as soon as I opened my eyes...
Teatru Malta, director and writer Victor Jacono as well as co-writer and music composer Kris Spiteri, were gracious enough to trust me...
Howl's Moving Castle has got to be one of the greatest cinematic animation works of art to ever be produced and it inspires this blog...
Your rumbling thunders soothe the heart, Longing for every drop of rain To wet the dry lips of a sleepless night. Every golden leaf that...
The General Elections in Malta are looming, and in case nobody noticed, the parties are in full election mode and the candidates have...
An argument from authority is one in which the person making the argument is basically saying, "I have the knowledge, I am the expert, I...
"A shame to her country" - "She is a selfish sociopath" - "We raised a weak generation" These are some of the tweets that Olympic...
