This blog represents my efforts to contribute to a meaningful dialogue about media. What I mean by that is that I am tired of abstract and unfocused modern criticism and interpretations of the media in all its forms, be it artistic, entertainment, or political. All current media possesses elements of all three, and by entering seriously into this world, I hope to become a part of a more consequential voice of contemporary artists.

To the point: All art is political. Or, to put it another way, all art, no matter the medium, is motivated by ideas. Those ideas do not exist within a vacuum: societal norms and political realities contribute, however subconsciously, to one's understanding of the world. As such, true art comes into being when the artist contains their conception of ideology into something of substance and presents it to the world at large. The art takes shape based upon the artist's reactions to the philosophical and political principles perpetuated within the sphere of social consciousness.

However, the real issue is that most do not challenge the concept of norms being unquestionable universal truths. This is precisely why, for example, patriarchal oppression remains stronger than ever, even in the modern age: sexist concepts have become so ingrained within us over the centuries of male domination that we come to revere them as complete fact. What a true artist does, then, is investigate supposed philosophical and political facts and challenge their legitimacy directly.

In literature, of course, heroes are the ones who question authority. Yet we must come to face a foe that is not even tangible, a foe that we must also face within ourselves. Each and every day it is essential for the artist to challenge one's own conceptions and strive to grow.

In short, I believe in responsibility in art and in media. I reject the notion that things such as sexism, homophobia, and racism are mere follies of human nature. Instead, I believe that they are systematic trends that are easier to follow than challenge; that is exactly why it is imperative to continue questioning.

What you will see on this blog will not be passive viewership or superficial critique. I will strive to contribute to a broader experience of the way we look at media by focusing not only on the film's competency as entertainment or "art" but on what political and social trends it perpetuates or attempts to dismantle. Time has shown us time and time again that the tendency of true art is to move the world towards progress far more than legislation can do. This is why I believe so strongly in a world where art remains front and center of any serious discourse. I hope that in time I can contribute to a better world of media.