As the leaves change colors, the lighthearted feelings of the summer turn sinister. Our society begins…
Category: Culture
“Borges and I”: The Cultivation of Image and Artistic Creation
Jorge Luis Borges is one of the greatest authors of all time. Writing almost exclusively short…
Catholicism in Horror Movies
There is little overlap between contemporary Hollywood films and overt Catholicism. While there are plenty of…
What Do We Make of “Brat Summer”?
A recent obsession emerging in the TikTok age is capturing the elusive title of “The Song…
The Aesthetics of Taste
Discussion of culture inevitably centers on sensory experience, the vehicle by which we as humans experience…
Sherlock Holmes and the Moral Responsibility of Genius
Contrary to what the show Sherlock – an excellent show when assessed on its own merits,…
Lust as Portrayed by Lana Del Rey
Among every artist in my lifetime, none have infatuated me quite like the career, persona, and…
Antonín Dvořák’s Catholic Life
Antonín Dvořák was one of the greatest classical composers ever to live. He was also a…
Joaquin Phoenix Wears a Napoleon Skinsuit
When Ridley Scott’s Napoleon, starring Joaquin Phoenix as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby as Joséphine was announced,…