Tarot Comes to Life: Instruments of Revelation Ballet
By Serena Wooten Instruments of Revelation is an enticing ballet from the innovative mind of creator/composer Victoria Bond, performed by Ballet Chicago. The ballet offers a musical and visual interpretation of a fascinating concept—tarot, specifically three cards from a traditional tarot deck: The Fool, The Magician, and The High Priestess. When I first heard about the story behind this ballet, I was curious and unsure of what to...
23THSR: A Hypnotic Fusion of Dance and Digital Art – from Mimi Garrard
By Juan P. Voorduin Mimi Garrard’s 23THSR is a mesmerizing dance film that continues Garrard’s exploration of the convergence of innovative dance techniques and visual effects with extravagant patterns. The film features dancer Samuel Roberts, who performs to an enigmatic synth score by composer Tom Hamilton. Throughout the 10-minute piece, Roberts’ movements blend with shifting backdrops and repeated kaleidoscopic visuals, creating...
Blending AI and Art: The Story of K Allado-McDowell
By Serena Wooten Create Collaborate Care: The Story of K Allado-McDowell is a short educational documentary produced by Nadia Quito that explores the artistic approach of K Allado-McDowell, who uses AI to create immersive artistic experiences. This film captivated me, which is rare for an educational documentary. Whether it was Quito’s production style or McDowell’s artistic prowess, as the film unfolded, I found myself increasingly...
AI vs. Harmful Content: Safeguarding the Digital Sphere
By Alex Silverman Directed by Felisha Forrester, Safeguarding the Digital Sphere Through AI explores how Hive, an AI-powered company, is revolutionizing digital safety by detecting and removing harmful content. Hive utilizes collective intelligence and machine learning to analyze and filter toxic content across platforms like Reddit. The film highlights the significant impact AI can have on content moderation, though a deeper...
Seeing Racism Through VR – An Immersive Approach to Understanding Racial Injustice
By Rhea Mursalin In Seeing Racism Through VR, Farren Howard showcases the significant work of Columbia University professor Dr. Courtney Cogburn, who seeks to break down the barriers of systemic racism through the technology of virtual reality. Dr. Cogburn uses virtual reality to allow individuals to experience racism, from childhood to workplace interactions, through the perspective of a Black man named Michael. Experiencing these...
Breaking the Silence: Teen Mental Health & Real Solutions
By Adi Moonilal In Teen Mental Health: Breaking the Silence with Real Solutions, director Gabriela Zavala explores the alarming rise in teen mental health challenges and suicide rates following the global pandemic. The documentary adopts a clear, empathetic lens, weaving together firsthand accounts from professionals and educators who are actively working to cultivate safer, more supportive communities. One of the film’s core...
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