Background Akira, an icon of Japanese culture and a masterfully produced film. It embodies a bizarre mix of science fiction and horror, taking place in a post-apocalyptic Japan. Directed by Katsuhiro Ôtomo, Akira was originally released in Japan during the summer of 1988, gaining popularity almost instantly. With a budget of around $9 million, it …
Background The film Брат, or Brother, is a Russian crime drama that follows the life of Danila Bagrov, an ex-conscript who finds himself involved with the St. Petersburg mob. Directed by Aleksei Balabanov, the film released in 1997 at the Cannes Film Festival. It was recognized in the section ‘Un Certain Regard’, which spotlights unorthodox storylines seeking international …
Psychedelic animation, a jazz-laden soundtrack, and a thought-provoking plot. The film ‘La Planete Sauvage’ or ‘Fantastic Planet’ is one of the most interesting films I have ever encountered. On the surface, it is a story of giant alien-like creatures, Draags, and small human-like creatures, Oms. The two species live together in constant conflict on a planet called Ygam. …
February 15, 2023 College students and the consumption of alcohol are pretty much synonymous with one another. College students and drinking responsibly, however, not so much. A survey from 1993, conducted at 140 U.S. colleges, found that nearly half of students claimed to be binge drinkers. This statistic is startling, as liver disease is one …
