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Umurangi Generation: The Red Skies Of Neo-Liberalism, Ian Byrne Nov 2022

Umurangi Generation: The Red Skies Of Neo-Liberalism, Ian Byrne

The Goose

In this video essay I examine the themes of neo-liberal decay and Indigenous resistance present in the photography game Umurangi Generation. Photography games are a video game genre that make taking photos through an in-game camera the mechanical focus. This non-violent engagement prioritizes player expression and exploration, rather than the action and combat focused games that are typical of the medium. Umurangi Generation was released in May 2020 by Australia based developer Nephtali Faulkner and his team ORIGAME DIGITAL. Using a combination of Indigenous knowledge and academic theory ORIGAME DIGITAL aims to create games which challenge conventional video …


Not Like Other Girls - Victor/Victoria Reviewed From A Trans Perspective, Authen Katinas Jul 2022

Not Like Other Girls - Victor/Victoria Reviewed From A Trans Perspective, Authen Katinas

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The Representation Of Authorities In Jésus De Montréal, Kyle Stewart Jul 2022

The Representation Of Authorities In Jésus De Montréal, Kyle Stewart

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Jesus Before Pilate In The Passion Of The Christ: A Film Essay Exploring Honour And Shame, Brock J. Vaughan Jul 2022

Jesus Before Pilate In The Passion Of The Christ: A Film Essay Exploring Honour And Shame, Brock J. Vaughan

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Paper Gangsters: White Collar And Corporate Crime On Film, Jacob Kavoukis Jan 2022

Paper Gangsters: White Collar And Corporate Crime On Film, Jacob Kavoukis

Theses and Dissertations (Comprehensive)

Many of us have never been victims of a serious crime and as a result, rely on the media in its various forms to provide us with information that we can rely on as being accurate in order to learn about it. Information on white-collar crime in the media differs from more common street crime in that it receives very little attention. The lack of attention could be because these crimes are considered non-violent and victimless, are committed by those of high social stature and power and are often complex and challenging to understand. Films can play an important role …