An Introduction to Guy Green’s A Patch of Blue (1965)
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
Another entry in a series on the films of Danish auteur Lars von Trier
Romance 101: Part Four / Don’t Put Up, Shut Up
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
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
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
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
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
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
So, I had a few thoughts about masks I felt compelled to share. Hope this foments some productive discussion!