Synopsis: In nineteenth-century Vienna, a drama of love, fate, and will is played out amid the intellectual ferment that defined the year. Josef Breuer, one of the founding fathers of psychoanalysis, is at the height of his career. Friedrich Nietzsche, Europe’s greatest philosopher, is on the brink of suicidal despair, unable to find a cureContinue reading “When Nietzsche Wept – Review”
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Call Me by Your Name – Review
Synopsis: A sudden and powerful romance blossoms between Elio and Oliver on the Italian Riviera. Each is unprepared for the consequences of their attention, when, during the restless summer weeks, unrelenting currents of obsession, fascination, and desire intensify their passion and test the charged ground between them. recklessly, the two verge toward the one thingContinue reading “Call Me by Your Name – Review”
Rumi’s Poem
Last night in a gathering I caught a glimpse of my beloved. Too embarrassed to embrace him I put my face against his cheek pretending to whisper something in his ear. – Rumi’s Little Book of Love The feeling of not being able to outwardly express one’s love to its intended recipient has been knownContinue reading “Rumi’s Poem”
The Maidens – Review
Synopsis: Marina Andros is certain that Edward Fosca is a murderer. But Fosca is an untouchable Greek tragedy professor at Cambridge University. Fosca is the head of a secret society of female students known as the Maidens. Mariana, a group therapist, becomes fixated on the Maidens when one member, a friend of Mariana’s niece Zoe,Continue reading “The Maidens – Review”
The Song of Achilles – Review
Synopsis: Achilles, “the best of all the Greeks” and Patroclus, an awkward young exiled prince are brought together by chance. They forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods’ wrath. Suddenly, Helen of Sparta is kidnapped by Troy. Achilles, seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny and Patroclus torn between love and fear joinContinue reading “The Song of Achilles – Review”
Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Review
Synopsis: Aristotle (“Ari”) and Dante meet at the local swimming pool. Dante introduces himself to Ari when he sees Ari doesn’t know how to swim and offers to teach him. From there, the two boys spend the rest of the summer together working through their inner-turmoil together. With the power of their unique friendship theyContinue reading “Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe – Review”
Ivory Tower 