Arrival

The Imaginary and Symbolic in Arrival and “Story of Your Life” — Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival adapts Ted Chiang’s short story “Story of Your Life” for film; both of which depict a linguist named Dr. Louise Banks who, tasked with translating an alien race of “heptapods”, ends up embodying their radically different relation to time. While both works generally align in their narrative…

In contrast to the Book of Genesis, which immediately starts narrating the story of fratricide after the — how should one say — indecent incident in paradise (Gen. 4:1), the Quran briefly but significantly continues the story of Adam on Earth. Adam receives words from his Lord, fa-talaqqā ʾādamu min…

Feeling like your day is galloping by? Or perhaps your day is off to rather a mushy start? Maybe it’s fabulous and you just want to make sure that you remain attuned to that. Whatever your experience, Why not take a moment to practice arriving? When traveling their are often…

The juxtaposition of light and shadows —

Arriving in the US for a job or on a green card can be exhausting. When I landed in the US first time, I had a similar feeling and questions running around me day and night. Compiling a guide for a smooth landing in the USA, especially for H1B holders. Necessary things before coming (start at least 2 weeks before landing in the US) Cash Money …

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ENGL 4110 “Commonplace Book” Entry 10 According to a quick Google search, there is at least one trained physician onboard 11 out of every 12 flights. That’s good news for any medical emergencies on your next flight, I guess. …

And why it is nonetheless a beautiful film — Note: Review with modest unavoidable spoilers since I discuss the ‘gift’ of the aliens. The heart of Denis Villeneuve’s 2016 movie Arrival, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, is occupied by an unresolvable “bootstrap paradox.” …

It’s often said; that we should focus on the journey and not the destination. Though that is true for the most part; however, there are times when you actually need to be DESTINATION FOCUSED but with a shift in perspective around arrival points. There’s no better time than the present…