Jacques Derrida was one of the most influential, heavily criticized, and controversial philosophers of the 20th century. In an open letter signed by 18 academics, it was stated that he did not meet accepted standards of clarity and rigor,…Continue Reading →
The days until Star Wars: The Last Jedi are thinning, and as we get closer to the movie’s release, the excitement keeps on building. Whether you’re getting ready by re-watching The Force Awakens, the other Star Wars films, or watching…Continue Reading →
In my first instances of Russian director, Andrei Tarkovsky, he was only depicted as a side piece to a different director or a genre. Tarkovsky masterpiece Solaris wasn’t described as a masterpiece but as “the soviet response to 2001: A…Continue Reading →
When one thinks of a philosopher, one might imagine a bearded professor writing long, perplexing passages within the depths of his study. Or, maybe a classy, French existentialist speaking futilely over a cup of coffee in a cafe overlooking the…Continue Reading →
A common misconception that many viewers share is that plot is simply what happens objectively during a film; a character goes here, does this, and achieves that. Although this phenomenon is usually represented in too many films, the best films…Continue Reading →
By Joseph Pozo In the current wave of modern horror movies, many audience members have been accustomed to the infamous “jump scare.” The music increases in tempo, the surrounding noises are drowned out, and before the audience has time to…Continue Reading →
Continuing a long standing LOG tradition, here are the Last Wills and Testaments of the Class of 2017. Enjoy. I, Jose-Manuel Adrian, being of sound mind and body do hereby bequeath: my fishing gear to…Continue Reading →
By: Dylan Moure It all started with an idea. Jerome “Jerry” Siegel and Joseph “Joe” Shuster often worked together in the early 30’s, and always wanted to present the world with a super-man. In the early years of the decade,…Continue Reading →
May the fourth be with you! Today is Star Wars Day, and there are so many things that Star Wars fans can do in order to celebrate one of the greatest franchises of all time. Having trouble figuring out how to start?…Continue Reading →
By Matthew Rembold The world was a very different place back in 1965. The United States was involved in the Vietnam War, a fight many believed we should never have gotten involved in. Many were in support of a truce,…Continue Reading →