Shame by Dr. Bruce Russell Dr. Bruce Russell is a philosophy professor at Wayne State University who has written extensively on epistemology, morality and the problem of evil. His most recent interest in film has generated an array of topics filled with controversy and rich discussion. His exploration of Steve McQueen’s controversial film “Shame” is ...
Dr. Bruce Russell has listed his choices for the ten best films of 2o11: 1. Blue Valentine 2. Moneyball 3. Certified Copy 4. Melancholia 5. Shame 6. Like Crazy 7. Martha Mary May Marlene 8. Another Earth 9. The Muppet Movie 10. Kung Fu Panda 2
Midnight in Paris: Fantasies, Past and Present by Dr. Bruce Rusell. Dr. Russell’s monthly column explores the ethical, epistemologic and existential questions raised by interesting films. He is a past chairman in the Department of Philosophy at Wayne State University is currently a senior faculty member. He writes extensively on the topics of ethics and ...
Dr. Russell ’s monthly column explores ethical, epistemologic and existential questions raised by interesting films through his philosopher’s POV. Never Let Me Go: A Condensed Life The students at Hailsham look like ordinary students at some religious school where they all dress alike and are under the control of a strict administration and faculty. However, they are ...
Each month Dr. Bruce Russell explores philosophical issues that are central to good filmmaking. Dr. Russell is a professor of philosophy at Wayne State University. His major areas of interest include ethics, epistemology and the philosophy of religion (the problem of evil). He has published extensively and we are fortunate that he has ...
Dr. Bruce Russell is a professor of philosophy at Wayne State University. His major areas of interest include ethics, epistemology and the philosophy of religion (the problem of evil). Dr. Russell has published extensively and most recently has found a way to combine his keen interest in these areas with his love of film. ...
“But what does it MEAN”? Each month, Dr. Bruce Russell will raise the difficult philosophical questions that inspire good filmmaking: what kind of life should we live? What is the nature of evil? Does the film make sense? Does anything make sense? Ongoing discussion throughout the month will provide an opportunity to enrich our understanding ...
The Philosopher's POV