Movie Reviews
5 videos
Updated 9 months ago
I focus more on the philosophy and social/symbolic meaning of films, rather than the mechanics or craft of filmmaking itself. If you're looking for an analysis of ideas in film, then this is the playlist for you.
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An Allegorical Analysis of 2001: A Space Odyssey
Aristotle's AnchoriteI originally recorded this in 2014. I am only now uploading it to Rumble, because Rumble didn't exist in 2014. What if HAL is not the character you think he is? Everyone wants him to be the evil one. Is he? Let's explore this question.27 views -
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Strauss, Nietzsche, and the Unity of Truth
Aristotle's AnchoriteWhen philosophy and music combine to produce a masterpiece of truth4 views -
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Movie Review: Silent Running (1972)
Aristotle's AnchoriteThe conflict between man and nature, between man and technology, and between man and himself, all encapsulated in this modern science fiction allegory.6 views -
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THX1138, Bach, and the Meaning of Being
Aristotle's AnchoriteWhy do you suppose George Lucas scored the final escape scene in THX1138 with Bach's Kommt, Ihr Tochter? Come, you daughters, help me lament, Behold! - Who? - The groom! See him! - How? - As like a lamb! O Lamb of God, innocent slaughtered on the trunk of the cross, See! - What? - See the patience! Ever invented patiently, Although you were despised. Look! - Where? - Upon our sins! You have borne all your sins Otherwise we would have to despair. See him out of love and grace Carry the wood of the cross yourself! Have mercy on us, O Jesus!276 views -
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Jurassic World: Dominion - A Philosophical Trailer Review
Aristotle's AnchoriteI don't generally do reactions or reviews, but I have a few comments about this movie that deal directly with the implications of the assertions made in this trailer.7 views