Would you do it?
A Film study of Makoto Shinkai “Weathering With You (2019)”. (Contain Spoilers)
Humans live complicatedly as they face new challenges every day. For the most part, it requires a depth of understanding to make impactful decisions. Because of that, we are expected to be fully conscious of ourselves and considerate at the same time. However, not at all time, we are allowed to experience such balance for dilemma might occur to prioritize one over the other.
In 2019, Makoto Shinkai released a film, titled “Weathering With You”, that tells a story about Hodoka and Hina surviving Tokyo in a midst of unnaturally natural catastrophe. Shinkai takes advantage of the situation to illustrate…
We thought about it, but should we do it?
A Film study of Junichi Sato “A Whisker Away (2020)”. (Contain Spoilers)
Have you ever considered running away from your problem or wish for it to magically disappear? Well, that thought must have occurred as leaving one’s responsibility from fears/worries is a part of human experience. However, could it be an ideal way to solve one’s problem? To answer that, Junichi Sato explores the idea of escaping as a way to deal with one’s problem.
To convey Sato’s idea of escaping, this article explores the meaning behind the magical face mask and what it does to the character by analyzing its magical realism elements.
What really is the face mask?
Song Study/Guide
A complete lyrical breakdown of Rina Sawayama’s debut album opener “Dynasty”
Rina Sawayama just released her debut album “Sawayama” earlier this year and I have been listening to it on loop non-stop since it released. There’s one song that catches my attention different than any other song, and it is the album opener called “Dynasty”.
With an opener called “Dynasty” you would expect a huge number of majestic production and profound meaning with a historical touch to it, and she completely nailed it with this Evanescence-inspired track. This song sets a perfect tone for a self-titled album sonically and lyrically by exposing how cohesive, personal and universal it is. …
Album Study/Guide
A comprehensive part and track-by-track guide of Lady Gaga’s sixth studio album “Chromatica”
On May 20th, Lady gaga released her sixth’s studio album worldwide and it took the world by storm. With an intriguing concept of healing and escapism, exciting collaboration with Ariana Grande, Blackpink, and Elton John, Chromatica quickly became one of the most anticipated album of the year by debuting at #1 at Billboard album chart alongside with its second single, Rain on me. Take a deep look of this record, as the mother monster herself, created the sensational dancefloor from the immersive-realm, Chromatica.
This album is a new approach that people can use to touch sensitive issue in their life…
Dwiky Juniarta
mostly doing study of film and music.
