Nara, a mute and paralyzed teenager who lost her father after a tragic accident 2 years ago, lives in silence and isolation. Amidst family tensions, she finds a puppet inherited from her ancestors and begins to hear a mysterious voice called Arsaka. Through the guidance of the shadow, Nara learns that the voice of the heart and cultural heritage can be a bridge to reunite a family that is almost torn apart. A simple puppet show becomes a new language that reconnects love and understanding between them.
In order to learn why an arguably outdated fanfic trope was resurfacing in the contact zone of popular culture, I dove into a vibrant trough of character development.
Even with its straightforward premise, “Richard Jewell” is ramped up by exceptional drama. In all honesty, the performances are out of this world. As Jewell, Paul Walter Hauser becomes a walking representation of gullibility. His bumbling antics create the perfect hero, and very quickly, we feel the societal heat that surrounds our protagonists.
I’m still trying to comprehend the psychological and moral implications of their fascination with each other, or why their almost written-in-the-stars depth of connection makes so much sense.
Severance is about breaking down facades and confronting old models that were once frameworks of our lives. The somewhat subtle message to me is it’s never too late to fall in love, no matter your insecurities.
Even after a history changing event, the 93rd Oscars proved it always had the space for more inclusivity in its award ceremony. But it this enough to change the boycott?
The sequel following The Son of Bigfoot explores Adam's conflict of discovering his true identity as he tries to save a wildlife preserve.
