by Culture Unraveled | Jul 26, 2024
M Manikandan’s ‘Kakka Muttai’ looks into the story of two siblings yearning to taste pizza after being enticed by a new shop in their neighborhood. The film skillfully weaves themes of inequality, alienation, and consumerism induced by globalized...
by Culture Unraveled | Jul 23, 2024
With the Euros, Wimbledon & T20 World Cup all taking place recently, we’re reminded of how much sports means to so many of us. People from all over the world are tuning in, and some even flying in, to see their nations compete for glory. One of the primary...
by Culture Unraveled | Jul 19, 2024
Arthur Schopenhauer, often hailed as the artist’s philosopher, offers great insights into why art resonates deeply with audiences. By viewing art through Schopenhauer’s lens, we can better understand how masterpieces connect with our innate desires, offering temporary...
by Culture Unraveled | Jul 16, 2024
“How do we speak of God amid human anguish?” asks Vinod Ramachandra in his exposition of Job and the Silence of God. Arthur Schopenhauer’s reasoning, “All suffering comes from the deficiency of knowledge,” is justifiable when we suffer and do not know why. For a...
by Culture Unraveled | Jul 12, 2024
“Chaappa Kurishu,” which translates to “heads or tails” in Cochin slang, explores the shifting power dynamics between two men from starkly different worlds. Arjun, the privileged abuser, and Ansari, the oppressed underdog, see their roles...
