The movie Boy provided an insightful look into the conceptualization of identities and the growth of our overall distinguishing characteristics. We start out with the understanding there may a sort of false reality at play within Boy himself as he seems to hold a dramatic idealization of his father who is no longer in his life. AfterContinue reading “REL 310 Movie Blog #5”
For me personally, religion has taken on many meanings and forms over the years as life has simply continued on. Whether I find comfort in a church or in a singular person, the notion of believing rather than seeing was a concept I found intriguing, then and now. I am also a testament to theContinue reading “REL 310 Blog #4”
The Battle of Algiers, released in 1966, depicts the incredibly violent battle between the colonized people of Algeria and the French government. The film showcases the horrors that were inflicted upon the Algerian people as the French tried to maintain control over the prized colony, and it further illuminates the unfortunate realities of colonialism. ColonialismContinue reading “Battle of Algiers Analysis”