Tag: Marxist

BORGMAN: Kabbalah and Marx in the Garden of Eden

On By C.H. NewellIn Alex van Warmerdam, Biblical Imagery, Film, Hadewych Minis, Jan Bijvoet, Jeroen Perceval, Johann Heinrich Füssli, MysteryLeave a comment

BORGMAN is filled with allegory and symbolism, from Germanic folklore to Marxism to the Kabbalah. So, dig in!

Westworld – Season 2, Episode 9: “Vanishing Point”

On By C.H. NewellIn Evan Rachel Wood, HBO, James Marsden, Sci-Fi, Season 2, Thandie Newton, Westworld1 Comment

More of Williams's past is revealed. Dolores continues her quest, at any cost. Bernard cannot shake Dr. Ford.

Westworld – Season 2, Episode 2: “Reunion”

On By C.H. NewellIn Ed Harris, Evan Rachel Wood, Season 2, Thandie Newton, Vincenzo Natali, WestworldLeave a comment

We see how Dolores knows so much - of the park, of William, and of the valley beyond.

Altered Carbon – Season 1, Episode 7: “Nora Inu”

On By C.H. NewellIn Altered Carbon, Dichen Lachman, James Purefoy, Joel Kinnaman, Kartha Higareda, Netflix, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sci-Fi, Season 1, Will Yun LeeLeave a comment

We learn more of the Kovacs past. Takeshi and Reileen's history with the Envoys emerges.

Altered Carbon – Season 1, Episode 2: “Fallen Angel”

On By C.H. NewellIn Altered Carbon, James Purefoy, Joel Kinnaman, Netflix, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sci-Fi, Season 1Leave a comment

Kovacs investigates further leads into Bancroft's murder. Lieutenant Ortega keeps an eye on him.

Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams – Season 1, Episode 8: “Autofac”

On By C.H. NewellIn Channel 4, Electric Dreams, Janelle Monáe, Juno Temple, Philip K. Dick, Sci-Fi, Season 1Leave a comment

After a decade, the Autofac is a company with total control over the means of production. A group of humans fight its cybernetic automation.

Alias Grace – Part 3

On By C.H. NewellIn Alias Grace, Canadian History, CBC, Drama, Edward Holcroft, Mary Harron, Paul Gross, Sarah Gadon, Sarah PolleyLeave a comment

Dr. Jordan discovers more about Grace and her time under the employ of Scottish master Mr. Kinnear.