Month: July 2023

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July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 Nicholas AndrianiNicholas Andriani

Et Tu, Machina? The Tyrannosaurus is NOT the Hero: Rewriting the Deus Ex Machina of Jurassic Park and other failed resolutions

A screenwriter buddy and I were chatting about bad endings of great movies. Thor: Ragnorak…
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July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 Nicholas AndrianiNicholas Andriani

Day 10 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu: Wandering, Blind, Waka Mastermind, it’s Semimaru 蝉丸

Semimaru, also known as Semimaru-zeki or Sōzei, was a blind poet and musician who lived…
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July 2, 2023July 2, 2023 Nicholas AndrianiNicholas Andriani

What I’m listening to | The Japanese Literature Podcast: Required Listening for Embracing the Human Experience

I recently stumbled upon an incredible resource for all lovers of Japanese literature and culture:…
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July 1, 2023July 1, 2023 Nicholas AndrianiNicholas Andriani

Day 9 of Translating the Hyakunin Isshu: Revisiting Ono no Komachi

Welcome back, dear readers, to Day 9 of the 100 Day Hyakunin Isshu Translation Challenge!…
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