Watched Princess Mononoke (1997) by an author from letterboxd.com
Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to find a cure. Along the way, he encounters San, a young human woman fighting to protect the forest, and Lady Eboshi, who is trying to destroy it. Ashitaka must find a way to bring balance to this conflict.

Generally I enjoy the escapism of film but I am entirely onboard with the tragedy of the relentlessly honourable Prince Ashitaka. Luckily, the human race has been graced by a few people like him, so there is hope for us yet.

★★★★★

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I was in Barcelona recently and saw an apparently unofficial femicide memorial, just there, by the side of the street. We need more of this. Especially in the UK. Our politicians have got everyone frothed up about migrants they’ll likely never see or meet, and the biggest crime is literally right nextdoor.

Watched Project Hail Mary (2026) by an author from letterboxd.com
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. He must call on his scientific knowledge and unorthodox ideas to save everything on Earth from extinction… but an unexpected friendship means he may not have to do it alone.

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★★★★★

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