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Alien: Romulus And What's Making Us Happy

Pop Culture Happy Hour

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Exploring Themes of Race and Youth in Cinema

This chapter examines the portrayal of race in a film, noting its shortcomings in addressing racial themes while praising an actor's powerful performance. The discussion also delves into the psychological effects of featuring younger characters in dangerous situations, questioning the emotional significance given to deaths of both children and adults on screen.

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