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.
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.
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?