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A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell

Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Existentialism as a Humanism by Jean Paul Sartre

Ethics by Benedict de Spinoza

Film Art: An Introduction by David Bordwell

Visual and Other Pleasures by Laura Mulvey

The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus

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Lebowski Festival Louisville
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Reel Life: One Dude’s Experience at Lebowski Fest

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When I first watched The Big Lebowski (1998), I didn’t like it. The viewing took place sometime around 2010, while I was

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Blade Runner 2049 on What Makes Us Human

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What Pixar’s Inside Out Teaches Us About Plato’s Theory of the Soul

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Book Review: The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese

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5 Mainstream Films That Make You Question Your Identity

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The films I always return to are the ones that leave me staring at the ceiling at 2 AM, questioning

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10 Best Severin Films for Philosophy Students

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10 Best Silent Films for Philosophy Students

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10 Marxist Films for Philosophy Students

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The Werewolf of Washington (1973)
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Review: The Werewolf of Washington (1973), A Political Satire Without a Point

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Political satire does not have to be subtle. Dr. Strangelove (1964) doesn’t pull any punches about its stance on militarism and the men

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Review: Aenigma (1987), A Forgotten Gem from Lucio Fulci

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Review: Harold and Maude (1971)

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28 Years Later (2025)
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Review: 28 Years Later (2025), Danny Boyle’s Best Work in Years

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