Paddy M's Blog

Sinners, a recently released psychological horror film from April 2025, explores the dark intersection of religion, trauma, and secrets. I selected this film due to the amount of emotional turbulence and outrage it has generated ever since its launch at the Toronto International Film Festival. As someone who is sometimes prone to the emotional language of films, Sinners consumed me from the first time I viewed the trailer, with its haunting tone and atmospheric photography. However, it was how the film handled consequences of guilt and seeking redemption, in a raw, gritty way, that stood out. I've already seen it trending on social media, including TikTok and Instagram, with viewers sharing reaction videos and praising the lead performance.  Sinners was written and directed by Rory Karpf, primarily known for his sports documentaries. Sinners is directed by Rory Karpf, who is known primarily for his sports documentaries, including The Book of Manning and I Hate Christian Laettner. T...

  1. RIP! A Remix Manifesto showed how copyright legislation can occasionally limit free expression, especially for remix artists such as Girl Talk that sample music to produce new creations. I was amazed at how companies such as Disney lobbied to keep creations such as Mickey Mouse from passing into the public domain. It made me think a great deal about how challenging it is to be creative without violating regulations, even when you are not looking to steal. 2. I worry that strict copyright laws discourage young artists from experimenting with music, video, or artwork. If someone transforms material into something new, then it doesn't feel right that they could still be sued. There needs to be more clear protection for creative and non-commercial use. 3. Westboro Baptist Church protesting funerals is a case of free speech gone wrong. It's legal but causes real emotional harm to grieving families. That's an abuse of the First Amendment. 4. There should be limits on where...

  The "Unbannable" Jordan ad immediately caught my attention for how it reimagines a seminal moment in the history of sports marketing. It takes on the hypothesis: What if Nike never paid the NBA fines for Michael Jordan's illegal shoes back in 1985? That decision spawned one of the most popular brands in sneaker culture, and this ad is celebrating its 40th anniversary. The commercial ran during major events like the Grammys and Super Bowl and featured Luka Doncić, Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson, Travis Scott, DJ Khaled, and Jalen Hurts. It's set to Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust," and shows a world without Air Jordans. It was one aspect of a broader campaign that also included blacked-out Jordans in social media pics and temporary social media account shutdowns. The campaign uses appeal tactics like celebrity endorsement, emotive storytelling, and the theory of association to associate the brand with greatness in culture. The campaign tells a dark ...