by Culture Unraveled | Jun 7, 2024
Amal Neerad’s Varathan , follows the journey of Abin and his wife Priya, who shift from Dubai to their family estate, in the high ranges of Kerala. The film foreshadows a drastic change for its protagonist Abin. A Bible quote about rebuilding walls precedes the story,...
by Culture Unraveled | May 31, 2024
A look into the mythic symbolism in Dune can help us understand some of the reasons why the series still finds deep resonance even today. By bringing together contrasting symbols, Frank Herbert was able to articulate themes in the story whose patterns are clearly seen...
by Culture Unraveled | May 17, 2024
What drives us to gaze at the stars? Ever questioned why we yearn for the unknown? From the Tower of Babel to today’s space pioneers, explore humanity’s unyielding pursuit of the heavens. Video Essay, Watch Blog, Read Listen, Podcast Blog, Read Cultural...
by Culture Unraveled | May 3, 2024
Joseph Campbell’s ‘Hero with a Thousand Faces’ not only provides us with a good guideline to understand novels and movies, but also helps us understand our own lives and the journey we are on. Video Essay, Watch Blog, Read Video Essay, Watch Blog, Read Video Essay,...
by Culture Unraveled | Apr 28, 2024
Vaali’s lyrics ‘Kanmani Anbodu Kadhalan’, from the movie Guna released 33 years ago, symbolized the guna or essence of – Eros – romantic love. In Manjummel Boys, this divine love represents – Philia or Friendship. This alone, of all the loves, CS...