when escape starts to feel more real than real life
Why do comforting escapes sometimes start to feel more real than our actual lives? This reflection explores escapism, dissociation, comfort shows, scrolling, and the emotional pull of imagined worlds through the film I Saw the TV Glow.
nope (2022) & the pressure to laugh things off
Why do we sometimes laugh off painful experiences, even when they genuinely hurt us? A reflection on Jordan Peele’s Nope (2022), trauma, family stories, and the pressure to adopt the “acceptable” version of events.
nope (2022) & the human need to be believed
Sometimes we tell painful stories repeatedly because part of us is still trying to convince ourselves they really happened. A reflection on Nope (2022), trauma, and the need to be believed.
what is complex trauma? the kid detective (2020) as a case study
What does complex trauma actually look like? The Kid Detective (2020) offers a subtle but powerful portrayal of how early responsibility, loss, and unresolved pain can shape a life.
the apartment (1960): a holiday movie that’s honest about pain & hope
A reflection on The Apartment (1960), holiday films, and the emotional reality of surviving suicidal thoughts — and the quiet hope that can follow even our darkest moments.
distraction & meaning in everything everywhere all at once
In Everything Everywhere All At Once, the chaos of the multiverse mirrors our struggle with distraction and meaning. What happens when everything demands our attention?