The problem with Howl’s Moving Castle is that no one can agree on what it means. Not just what the author meant but just… the narrative doesn’t… Read more “What is Howl’s Moving Castle even about?”
Tag: exploringideas
Writing an academic peer-review (quick and dirty version)
If you’ve been paying attention, then you probably know academics do a lot of unpaid labour. From hours of lesson prep (sometimes included in the contract, sometimes… Read more “Writing an academic peer-review (quick and dirty version)”
Top 5 movies that formed my personality
Welcome to a completely self-indulgent movie roundup! I watched Azrai’s Movies that created me. (…As an artist) | LH Episode 075 a few weeks ago (late to… Read more “Top 5 movies that formed my personality”
How to make a fantasy cloak w/detachable hood (quick and dirty version)
If you’re like me and occasionally dress up in full cosplay to re-watch The Lord of the Rings (extended edition, of course), then like me you must… Read more “How to make a fantasy cloak w/detachable hood (quick and dirty version)”
In defence of Tolkien’s dwarves
(this article is adapted from a book chapter I wrote called ‘As we draw near mountains’: Nature and Beauty in the Hearts of Dwarves) Although I’m more… Read more “In defence of Tolkien’s dwarves”
