David BrookeStyle over SubstanceThe Substance is not a subtle film. Nor is it for the faint-hearted. But for those of you that like your interpretation prepared for you…Oct 7Oct 7
David BrookeLeave the World Behind: The optimistic turn in a pessimistic worldSpoilers ahead.Jan 7Jan 7
David BrookeAnatomy of a Fall: Study in the humanity of postmodernismSpoilers ahead.Dec 29, 2023Dec 29, 2023
David BrookeThe mystery of Proust and meFor all of Marcel Proust’s verbosity it is in what he doesn’t show that can be the most intriguing part of his work and one that touches me…May 26, 2021May 26, 2021
David BrookeSociety of the Spectacle: Part twoAs Russian Revolutionary Vladimir Lenin wrote: “There are decades when nothing happens; and there are weeks when decades happen.”Apr 21, 2021Apr 21, 2021
David BrookeThe spiritual despair of bipolar disorderI’m not particularly good at writing anything personal. But I feel it is time to be more open about my mental health, specifically because…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
David BrookeThe unbearable heaviness of embarrassmentPolitics is an embarrassing pursuit. The zealot activist can be annoying and the tidal wave of texts and calls to vote in yet another…Feb 11, 2021Feb 11, 2021
David BrookeGamestop GiddinessThere isn’t many phenomenon that attracts the giddiness of the entire media establishment as the Gamestop stock rise. Even for some…Jan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
David BrookeThe timeliness of Shirley JacksonAn allegory exists in a no-place. The ahistorical setting is typically used to elevate a universal message about the human condition.Jan 11, 2021Jan 11, 2021
David BrookeSociety of the SpectacleAmericans and British people are sensitive to a spectacle. An expression of empty outrage trespassing the corridors of government…Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021