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In his principal philosophical work, Being and Nothingness, Jean-Paul Sartre identified the power of the human gaze as one of existential affirmation; to stare into the face of another and not only recognize them as a person, but see them recognize you in return, was to Sartre a necessary interchange in the development of one's sense of individuality and self. More »
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Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat has created some of the series' most frightening monsters, including the Weeping Angel aliens in "Blink" who creep up when you glance away. This season, the Edvard Munch-inspired aliens called The Silence have a strange but potent superpower: the instant they leave the frame of your vision, you forget they exist. No wonder they've lurked hidden on Earth for so many thousands of years. More »
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What if Star Wars was really a foreign movie, exploring the depths of the human soul and the meaning of life? A recut version of the film (packed with Jean-Paul Sartre quotes) replays Star Wars as an existential journey. More »
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A reanimating virus gets loose in a strip club and starts converting all the performers into brain-hungry undead monsters, in Zombie Strippers, starring Jenna Jameson. You can tell it's a deeply subtle movie from the way one of the women says the film's title with so much gusto, in this trailer. And yet, the comedy/horror film is based on Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play Rhinoceros and takes place in the town of Sartre, NE. Zombie Strippers is getting a limited theatrical release in 14 cities. Click through for details. More »
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