In this blog post, we’ll examine the geoscientific, biological, and physical concepts featured in the movie ‘The Core’ and explore how closely the film aligns with scientific facts. Although the film deals mostly with unrealistic events rarely seen in reality, it conveys a message that audiences find interesting and relatable. When watching ‘The Core’, one can see...
What life lessons does ‘The Godfather’ convey, and why is it still considered a masterpiece today?
In this blog post, we’ll explore the life lessons conveyed by the movie ‘The Godfather’ and examine why it has long been regarded as a masterpiece. Why is ‘The Godfather’ still considered a masterpiece today? A total of 43 characters are murdered in ‘The Godfather’. Unlike in war movies or simple action films, where the deaths of extras are merely...
Is “Die Hard 4.0” a film that illustrates the paradox of freedom brought about by science and technology?
In this blog post, we will examine the freedom that information and communication technology has brought to humanity—and the new constraints that lie beneath it—through the lens of the movie “Die Hard 4.0.” Networks and ubiquitous technology are groundbreaking inventions that have allowed us to transcend the constraints of time and space. It is no exaggeration to say that humanity’s way of...
Are genetically engineered humans more valuable than naturally born humans?
In this blog post, we’ll examine the differences between genetically engineered humans and naturally born humans through the movie ‘Gattaca’, and consider whether genetically engineering humans to possess superior traits truly enhances human value and happiness. The movie ‘Gattaca’ is set in the near future, in a society where a person’s social status is determined...
How does ‘The Hours’ connect the lives and oppression of three very different women?
In this blog post, I will focus on “Mrs. Dalloway”—who connects the lives of the three women in ‘The Hours’ across different eras—to analyze the film’s narrative structure, key scenes, framing, and mise-en-scène, and examine the meanings of oppression and liberation, as well as the concepts of the moment and eternity, as portrayed in the film. “The Hours”: Why I Love This Movie...
Where does artificial intelligence end, and how can it coexist with humans?
In this blog post, we’ll examine what the advancement of artificial intelligence means for humans through the films ‘The Bicentennial Man’ and ‘I, Robot’, and reflect on the limitations and risks of today’s rapidly advancing AI, as well as its potential for coexistence with humans. A household robot is delivered to a family. Based on three principles—“A robot may...
Is human identity determined by memory and the brain?
In this blog post, I’d like to examine—through the movie ‘Shutter Island’—how memory and personality shape human identity, and how easily our intellectual abilities can be shaken. Human identity stems from memory What makes a person who they are? Contrary to popular belief, a person’s outward appearance does not seem to be a particularly important factor. Even if a person’s...
What Can a Human Become Through Control of the Sensory System?
In this blog post, I’d like to examine, through the character of Andrew from ‘The Bicentennial Man’, how control of the sensory system can influence human identity and the self. Andrew, the protagonist of the movie ‘The Bicentennial Man’, was originally designed to possess only the senses necessary for a robot. However, through his own efforts, he came to possess...
How has mobile communication technology evolved to become faster and more convenient?
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the generational evolution of mobile communication technology, starting with analog voice calls, moving through LTE and 5G, and heading toward 6G. In a recent television commercial, Darth Vader—a character from the “Star Wars” movies—appears and shouts “WARP!” at the last possible moment to escape a crisis. What is the message behind this short but...
What message does “October Sky” convey to young people who have lost their dreams?
In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the message the movie “October Sky” conveys to young people who have lost their dreams and are wandering aimlessly, as well as its significance. A Message for Young People Who Have Lost Their Dreams These days, how many people in their 20s can answer without a moment’s hesitation when asked what their dreams are? If you look around, there are quite a...