University life can be defined as a series of decisions. When students need insight to help them choose wisely, sometimes indirect experiences from novels can give them the knowledge they need. “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin is exactly that kind of novel and will leave a s
In 1979, the South Korean government fell to a military coup d’état that was carried out by former President Chun Doo-Hwan, who was a South Korean soldier at that time. The coup was successful with Chun seizing power as a dictator, leading to one of South Korea’s darkest moments in history. “12.12:
Encanto is an American musical fantasy film animated in 2021 by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Setting place in Encanto, a small village that is opened through magic, the story features the Madrigal family with a history of magical abilities gifted to every family member when they turn five, except
The 2004 teen comedy film “Mean Girls,” starring Rachel McAdams and Lindsay Lohan, struck the pop culture scene with its impact so powerful it is still observable today, 20 years later. Not only are iconic lines like “On Wednesdays, we wear pink,” still frequently being used, but the film itself has
“Elemental” is an animated Pixar movie that was released in July of this year. The movie is set in a world where four different elements, namely fire, water, land, and air, live together in Element City. Although “Elemental” is a love story between two different elements, the main character Ember’s
“Superband” is a reality survival show broadcasted in 2019, where 121 indie musicians, from street performers to classical musicians were invited. Such musicians were required to perform in teams and compete with each other, leading some groups to be eliminated. After the elimination process, the wi
“The Pacific, 1944. On this vast stage, America is about to confront Japan in one of the most extraordinary naval conflicts the world has ever seen.” This is a narration from the history documentary “World War II in Color: Road to Victory,” describing the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Unlike any oth
“Street Woman Fighter 2” is an all-female dance survival franchise where eight dance crews fight to become Korea’s number one in 2023. Followed by season one’s success in 2021, the second season is special in that it features global dance crews from different countries. To introduce, the dance crews
“Barbie,” the 2023 fantasy comedy film starring Margot Robbie and directed by Greta Gerwig, is more than just a pink live-action doll film. “Barbie” has grossed more than 1 billion worldwide dollar, marking its spot as the highest-grossing film directed solely by a woman and the 17th-highest-grossin
It is often said that the family is the first and smallest community that humans experience. As it occurs naturally, you cannot refuse to be a member of a family, and family members are closer than any other people, but it is never easy to be a perfect family member. Modern Family, which has aired s
“Educated” is a mentally, emotionally impactful memoir of Tara Westover that is impossible to put down. During the entirety of the book, it honestly felt that it would have been more convincing if this book were to be fiction with all the unbelievable and startling tales Westover shares about her li
“This is a story of boy meets girl, but you should know upfront, this is not a love story. This is a story about love.” This line from the first few minutes of the film perfectly sums up what “500 Days of Summer” truly encapsulates. Directed by Marc Webb and written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H
Television comedy shows in South Korea have taken a new turn in recent years, depicting intergenerational workplace conflicts in a new light. The term “MZ” stands for “Millennials and Generation Z,” two generational cohorts who share certain characteristics, such as growing up with digital technolog
Sky Castle is a comic satire drama that satirizes the lives of 0.1 percent of high-class families who struggle by any means to send their children to prestigious universities. The factors behind the success of the drama were, above all, the actors’ masterpiece performances and the dramatic plot line
With the development of social standards and interest in equal rights, the Caste system that was dominant in all social groups for a long time has slowly and subtly disappeared into history. The international community as a whole has matured to value “fairness,” which is the factor that comes up in
“I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather, not screaming in terror like his passengers.” Don’t Look Up, an apocalyptic political satire black comedy film, opens with a somehow profound yet witty quote. It first had everyone’s attention for featuring astonishing casts. After watching
The start of marriage dates back to before recorded history, with the first recorded evidence of something like a marriage ceremony estimated to come from the 2350 B.C. Far East. There is no doubt that marriage, a mature human way of “breeding” with more formalities and social roles being given to b
A lower-middle class Korean man in his mid-40’s, making a living in the dynamic 00’s, being the weary sole breadwinner for his family, is persuaded by his best friend to abandon his livelihood to start a fishing business in a country 15-something thousand kilometers away, Suriname. And he does so in
Romance was always one of my favorite genres to read. In fact, I wouldn’t correct you if you said it is the only genre I ever read. This also means that I have spent many nights immersed in many different romance novels — at least the ones that are all over BookTok (Yes, I scroll through BookTok eve
Erich Seligmann Fromm, an eminent psychoanalyst, and philosopher, once said, “Mother’s love is peace. It need not be acquired; it need not be deserved.” It readily assumes that all mothers are supposed to give their children unconditional love. Fromm was known for his book, “The Art of Love,” claimi