This Not School discussion by PEL Citizens Mike Murray, Justin Modra, and Ray Black was recorded 10/25/17. Join the Philosophy in Film group and propose a film to discuss! Continue Reading …
Truth and Authenticity in Michael Haneke’s Caché
Critically acclaimed filmmaker, auteur of disquieting cinema, Michael Haneke (Funny Games, Caché, The White Ribbon, Amour) has always been one of my favorite directors and one I consider to be deeply philosophical. His subtle, reflective films slowly pull the viewer in and out of their existentially comfy seat, only to suddenly "throw" them, perhaps in a Heideggerian sense, Continue Reading …
Film Review: The Nature of Existence (Meaning through Sound Bite)
Roger Nygard's documentary The Nature of Existence (2010; Netflix link) was the second film selected for our October "Netflix Philosophy Movies" Not School study group, and it was the decisive element in my not proposing that the group continue into November. Here's the trailer, which very much gives the flavor of the film, in that the film itself is edited like a Continue Reading …
Film Review: Examined Life
As my first Not School group, I led some folks in discussing two Netflix philosophy documentaries, i.e. things that have been on my instant queue forever, and which I feel culturally, given my position here, I should watch, but always seemed too boring. Examined Life (2008) (Netflix link) was the best of the two that we picked, and the well of that sort of thing is dry enough Continue Reading …