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Review, entertainment
This article offers a philosophical analysis of Hamnet, focusing on how director Chloé Zhao constructs a cinematic language grounded in pre-linguistic perception, myth, and embodied affect. Centering on the character of Agnes, the essay argues that the film traces a movement from a holistic, pre-symbolic mode of being—rooted in nature, sensation, and maternal lineage—into the symbolic order shaped by rhetoric, narrative, and art. Drawing on mythology, psychoanalytic theory, and Western philosophical traditions, the analysis explores how grief resists linguistic assimilation and how artistic representation functions as a belated ethical container for loss. Rather than resolving trauma through narrative closure, Hamnet foregrounds ambiguity, sensory immersion, and emotional resonance as primary modes of meaning-making. The article ultimately positions Zhao’s film as a critique of interpretive dominance in Western thought, proposing cinema as a space where perception precedes language and where art enables a shared, collective encounter with otherwise inexpressible pain.
Review, Gamification, Theater
Free To Play: A Live Video Game Performance redefines interactive theatre by merging live performance with real-time gameplay. Supported by the Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry, the production explores how digital platforms, gamification, and audience participation reshape creative agency and engagement in contemporary performance.
entertainment, Review
The Bear’s season 4 faces criticism for moving too slowly, but this review argues why the slow pacing is essential to the show’s exploration of trauma and the healing process. By analyzing key episodes, such as Sydney getting her hair done and the big fight at the end, this article explains how the show focuses on teamwork rather than individual genius. The analysis covers the season’s most impactful moments and states why patience in storytelling matters for representing what real recovery looks like.
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology, Multi-Media, Review, entertainment
AMT Lab has been using Descript and Otter.ai for many years. Both have matured and created unique value propositions for creators, artists, and arts organizations. The following offers a summary of the tools and uses from a podcasting point of view. However, they have other valuable business uses that are easy to see. Selecting the best tool for your use will be dependent on budget and intended projects.
Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technology
As AI companies face widespread criticism for training models with unlicensed other content, Bria.ai reimagines generative AI with artists rights at the forefront. Learn more about how this startup is sourcing licensed content, tracking how specific images influence outputs, and compensating creators for their work.
