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Recent philosophical movies and shows that rewired my brain

Recent films and series that approach storytelling philosophically, examining questions of identity, work, culture, and ethics through cinema and television.

What the 2026 vision board misses

As the new year approaches, vision boards flood our screens, offering images of clarity and success. This article questions what these rituals of aspiration reveal about ambition today, and what is lost when achievement overtakes attention.

The Philosophical Anatomy of the Love Triangle

Why are love triangles everywhere again? From The Summer I Turned Pretty to Kierkegaard, this essay dissects desire, idealization, and modern intimacy.

Red pilled women

Explore the rise of Red pilled women and the new genre of strategic femininity shaped by modern dating, intimacy, and the financial and emotional pressures of neoliberal society. A deep dive into gender politics, desire, and the contradictions we navigate today. Article by Yeama Bangura, Visuals by Artist Juno Calypso

BFI London Film Festival: philosophical reviews

A set of close, philosophical reviews from the 69th BFI London Film Festival — tracing how this year’s films stretch the language of cinema and test what it can still do.

Bugonia by Yorgos Lanthimos: review (spoiler alert!)

A philosophical read on Bugonia: Lanthimos folds the ancient bugonia myth into a sharp corporate eco-satire—conspiracy thinking, optimization culture, and biotech branding collide in brisk, deadpan dialogue (with electric turns from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons).

Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein & the Fragility of Being Human

In Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro revives more than Mary Shelley’s story — he resurrects her philosophy. The film unfolds like a novel written in light: tender, tragic, and reverent to its creator. Between the warmth of candlelight and the coldness of invention, it asks what it means to create, to destroy, and to feel. Here, horror becomes poetry, and Shelley’s centuries-old questions about empathy and reason breathe again through del Toro’s lens.

The Guilt of Stillness

Helen Ibrahimian examines how modern life transforms downtime into duty, where even rest bends under the weight of productivity. The article traces a lineage of thinkers who insist that stillness matters. Structured as a sensory guide, it turns to touch, sound, scent, sight, and taste as anchors — rituals that resist acceleration.

The Philosophy of Love Island

A critical and philosophical breakdown of Love Island, drawing on Aristotle, Debord, and Baudrillard to explore our obsession with spectacle, raw emotion, and public judgment — and what the show reveals about modern love, performance, and the need to feel something real.

The White Lotus: season 3 breakdown (ending explained)

A layered, referential dissection of Mike White’s The White Lotus Season 3 by Aryana Arian and Polina Kravchenko. From Buddhist allegories to Rumi’s poetry, tragic tableaus to TikTok theories, this piece explores the show’s mythic structure, moral paradoxes, and East-West entanglements. A meditation on belief, power, and the limits of transformation — all wrapped in the silken sheets of prestige TV.

Wheels of Memory

Sam Sharma’s latest film explores the profound connection between identity, memory, and the material world through the Royal Enfield—a symbol of South Asian heritage and intergenerational bonds. Rooted in personal history, yet universally resonant, the film challenges us to consider how objects carry the weight of our past while shaping our present.

Porcelain Cherries by Lauren Bulla

Santiago Guerra reviews Lauren Bulla’s poetic symphony of modern love—a fearless exploration of chaos, humor, and self-discovery.

Giving Back: Rialto a Hackney Multi-Dimensional Store

We dive into Rialto, where East London’s artistic spirit comes alive in a vibrant, ever-changing space. Curated by Amy Rollings, this boutique at Hackney Downs Studios is a haven for creativity, showcasing the work of local makers. Each piece tells a story of craft and community, blending function with art. Rialto isn’t just a shop; it’s a place where connections are made, individuality is celebrated, and the warmth of the community thrives.

inhabiting project

PHOTO PROJECT - DYNAMIC ARTICLE
by POLINA KRAVCHENKO

The journey of relocating to a new country is an emotional odyssey, whether by choice or necessity. While forging a new life, one finds themselves assimilating into the fabric of a fresh city. Simultaneously, the city subtly imprints its essence onto the individual's material world – a transport card, a new set of keys, or shoes adapted to unfamiliar weather. Amidst this exchange, a question emerges: Are you inhabiting the city, or is the ci...

Kira's Portrait

The article delves into the self-portraiture journey of Kira Wilson, exploring themes of identity, heritage, and technology. Drawing inspiration from artists like Ana Mendieta and concepts from scholars like Gayatri Spivak and Bell Hooks, Wilson navigates the complexities of self-knowing, juxtaposing nature and technology, past and future. Through her photography, Wilson reclaims her narrative, embodying both subject and maker, in an act of radical performance.

Winter Recap

Embark on a journey through winter reflections with New York-based writer Yeama, as she gracefully guides us towards a tranquil, affectionate, and productive existence.

The Body Project

“Everyday it’s a work in progress being comfortable… “
- G-Ma

A project by Alex Briseńo

Hedonism: a philosophy misunderstood

by Philipp Prüller

An engaging article discussing the meaning and practice of the misunderstood philosophical theory: Hedonism

New Year, New Philosophy

by Philipp Prüller

How Kahlil Gibran's ‘The Prophet’ can influence your 2023

the white lotus: breakdown

a deep and critical breakdown of S2 of the white lotus - our favorite 2022 TV show

our favorite A24 films

9 of our favorite A24 movies that will give you an excellent introduction to the A24 world.