Imagine stepping into a movie theater, expecting a relaxing evening of cinematic magic. But as soon as you walk in, you realize this is no ordinary theater, this is the LSTM Theater. Instead of plush seats arranged in neat rows facing a giant screen, you’re led to a weird, single file line chair arrangement. Each person stares through a tiny peephole, trying to catch a glimpse of the movie.

The experience only gets stranger. To follow the story, you rely entirely on the person in front of you whispering what they just saw. The catch is to understand the movie You’re... read more

Imagine two people trying to catch a train. One lives a few minutes away from the station, and the other lives much farther. If both happen to miss the train, the person who lives nearby might think, “No big deal, I’ll just wait for the next one,” and sit at the station for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, the person who lives farther away might realize they can’t afford to wait and instead take immediate action—calling a cab, taking another route, or finding an alternative.

Strangely enough, the person who had the greater inconvenience—the one living farther from the station—ends up reaching their... read more

Haruki Murakami’s Norwegian Wood intricately weaves the tales of characters who grapple with love, loss, and self-discovery. Among them, two contrasting pairs, Nagasawa and Toru, Midori and Naoko, offer nuanced insights into the intricate dynamics of relationships.

Nagasawa, a charismatic and pragmatic figure, epitomizes a hedonistic yet a stoic pursuit of pleasure. His detachment and pursuit of fleeting connections stand in stark contrast to Toru’s introspective and contemplative nature. Nagasawa’s character reflects a hedonistic philosophy, prioritizing immediate gratification over emotional depth. In contrast, Toru seeks meaning and connection in the complexities of human relationships. This dichotomy serves as a lens through... read more