Re-establishment of the penal colony
One century after the Dreyfuss case. “The French aren’t fooled by those engaging in cheap Trumpism while dreaming of reviving the Count of Monte Cristo’s […]
There are posts
which seems easier to write. And again…. I remember my first music lessons. My mother had decided on the guitar. Because it was the perfect […]
[Spoilers] “Adolescence”: Sensationalism Disguised as Brilliance
When marketing meets moral panic: an analysis of a critical success that blurs the lines. Tailored like a marketing product, Netflix’s series Adolescence has achieved […]
The New York Times Initiates First Serious Critique of Covid Lockdowns
While discussing this topic still seems nearly impossible in France, The New York Times has begun to open the debate on Covid-19 lockdown policies in […]
In the Family, I’d Like a Father
Movies about the father-son bond have always resonated deeply with me. They usually end up among the top films in my collection. The Story of […]
Towards War: Reluctance of a Minority
As France adopts a more martial stance in the face of international tensions, the rhetoric of war is both questionable and worrying. While the defense […]
Evil Does Not Exist: An Ecological Debate
In Evil Does Not Exist, Ryūsuke Hamaguchi depicts the silent confrontation between a rural community and a “glamping” project that threatens the environment. Through this […]
Birdy (1984) – Open the Cage to the Bird
As war returns to Europe, it is interesting to revisit films that explore its psychological consequences. Birdy (1984), directed by Alan Parker, examines the trauma […]
Administrative courts faced with ad nominem attacks
The Doualemn affair and the dispute over the A69 motorway are both occasions to attack the administrative justice system, which is under increasing public pressure. […]