-
United in Adversity: An Analysis of Donald Trump’s Discourse
by Erik Szabó The study was conducted before the assassination attempt against Donald Trump; therefore, this act of violence did not influence the outcome of the study. The writer condemns any act of violence committed from political or ideological deliberation. It is safe to say that the 2016 U.S. presidential elections marked a turning point…
-
Kahan as a Neo-Kerouac: A Study of the American Condition with Kahan’s Music Through Eliot’s Objective Correlative
by Hannah Berger In a country of immigrants, the feeling of not belonging and the search for roots permeates the culture and manifests itself in correlatives imbedded within art. The American spirit was a condition glorified by Whitman, critiqued by the Beats and is now embraced by the folk artist Noah Kahan. Hailing from New…
-
How Art Reimagines Factory Farming
by Monika Večeřová In 2014, street artist Dan Witz placed 30 arresting pieces of pig and cow heads, chicken claws and monkeys behind bars in different locations around London’s area of Shoreditch. In the street exhibition called “Empty the Cages” Witz aimed at raising awareness about animal agriculture and abuse that animals endure in factory…
-
At a Cultural Crossroads: Elizabeth Siddal and Japonisme
by Paula Joneková It is somewhat surprising not to encounter the name Elizabeth Siddal while exploring the art of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. As a sought-after model captured in works such as John Everett Millais’s Ophelia and Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s Beata Beatrix, she became one of the most prominent faces of the movement. Moreover, her turbulent…
-
Victoria Hislop: The Island. A Beach Book or a Source of Societal Questioning?
by Eve Filée “A society is defined by what it rejects”, asserted Michel Foucault. This sentence is perfectly illustrated in the case of Spinalonga, a Greek island located east of the Cretan coast of Elounda. This small island of barely eight hectares has become the main scene of Victoria Hislop’s novel entitled “the Island”. The…
-
Fighting the Good Fight: Review of Netflix’s Grand Army
by Linda Krajčovičová “We’re still here”. “I need to do something”. “I’m marching into a battle.” The intro of Grand Army’s first episode immediately hints that the show will attempt to address more serious issues than might be expected from a TV show about teenagers. The very first scene, showing Joey, one of the protagonists,…
-
A postmodern critique of relationships and gender roles in Ruben Östlund’s Triangle of Sadness
by Karin Nestešová Even if you are not a regular cinemagoer, chances are you have heard of the 2022 movie Triangle of Sadness which has been a hit not only in the European cinemas but also at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival where it has won the Palme d’Or award. This most recent satirical black…
-
Future After Roe vs. Wade Overturned: On the Nature of Abortion Laws in the United States
by Nela Kolčáková Abortion is a serious and complex issue. As a complex issue, it has many nuances and can be viewed from a myriad of perspectives. Hence, laws pertaining to abortion should handle the issue delicately. Since the decision from the case of Roe vs. Wade (1973), which practically made the right to have…
-
‘First They Came for the Trade Unionists’¹: Unions, Reagan and the Lasting Impact of the PATCO Strike
by Erik Szabó The role, purpose, and legitimacy of trade and labor unions have been the subject of seemingly never-ending debates and it is also undebatable that this status has undergone many changes throughout the history of organized labor. The topic of present essay is the situation of trade and labor unions in the United…
-
How Queen Influenced Individual Expression
by Kateřina Koprnová The English band Queen was (and still is) perceived as a group of flashy, talented show-offs with catchy riffs and heartfelt lyrics by the public. However, how they actually encouraged generations of listeners not to be afraid of expressing themselves, whether it be through attitudes, deeds, or fashion sense, is a question…