The reign of Hyenas and myths I grew up with

Hyenas was overall confusing. The scenes appeared to be telling an everyday story but with emotional detachment of characters that made everything unreal. I understood some of the metaphors that were conveyed in the characters of Ramatou and Dramaan Drameh. Despite this understanding, in the end I did not feel like [...]

purpose and the visual in Bamako

Bamako is slightly confusing for me, in that I can’t get a grip on its purpose.
In one sense, obviously, it is a “straightforward” documentary, angry and edifying. But on the other, there is the apparatus around the trial- and the fact that “real life,” carrying on around it, basically dismisses it. There seem to be [...]

Now Okay to Show War Dead

I just thought I’d share this story in light of our discussion today about America at war. The ban on showing fallen soldiers in the media ended yesterday after 18 years (as long as the family members give permission). Will this new policy increase American consideration of and sensitization to the human cost involved in [...]