Cinema

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A 17th-century Jesuit missionary in a stark, isolated landscape, embodying the human cost of faith and the struggle for belief.

Empathy in Film: Engaging the Religious Right

To make Silence , a film about persecuted 17th-century Jesuits, resonate with modern audiences, screenwriter Paul Schrader deliberately limited the narrative perspective.

Adrian Vale·May 30, 2026

Close-up of a tightly fitted, vintage-style t-shirt, symbolizing rebellion and personal expression in a cinematic context.

Culture

What are custom t-shirts and why are they a symbol of self-expression?

Marlon Brando's iconic t-shirts in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' weren't just off-the-rack; they were a masterclass in calculated rebellion.

Theo Ashford·April 10, 2026