An Introduction to Guy Green’s A Patch of Blue (1965) Posted by By pmarchba January 8, 2023Posted inUncategorized Another in a series of reflections on the representation of disability in films produced in the United States.
Clickbait, Provocation, and Lars von Trier’s Europa Posted by By pmarchba June 16, 2022Posted inUncategorized Another entry in a series on the films of Danish auteur Lars von Trier
Romance 101: Part Four / Don’t Put Up, Shut Up Posted by By pmarchba November 4, 2021Posted inUncategorized Part Four: Don't Put Up, Shut Up. This entry reflects on the importance of mutual respect in a lifelong relationship.
Romance 101: Part Three, Oneness Is Not Fantasy Fiction Posted by By pmarchba October 18, 2021Posted inUncategorized Part Three: Oneness Is Not Fantasy Fiction. A consideration of how our competitive, polarized culture can complicate romantic oneness.
Romance 101: Part Two, Patience Is Not Passive Posted by By pmarchba October 3, 2021Posted inUncategorized Part 2: Patience Is Not Passive. A consideration of how deeper knowledge of another person might facilitate the virtues of patience and kindness.
Romance 101: Part Five / Shared Visions: More Dance Than Drill Posted by By pmarchba November 25, 2021Posted inUncategorized Part Five: Shared Visions: More Dance Than Drill. This time around, I consider how mutual submission can help partners pursue life together.
Romance 101: Part One, An Introduction Posted by By pmarchba September 22, 2021Posted inUncategorized Part 1: An Introduction. One literature and film professor's reflections on how to build lasting relationships that last a lifetime
Teaching Apocalyptic Literature During a Pandemic Posted by By pmarchba March 27, 2021Posted inUncategorized Why on earth would a literature instructor teach dystopic literature in the midst of a global health crisis? Here's one perspective. Feel free to disagree!
A Mask By Any Other Name: Faces, Filters, & Physiognomy Posted by By pmarchba March 27, 2021Posted inUncategorized So, I had a few thoughts about masks I felt compelled to share. Hope this foments some productive discussion!