Nanda Illahi, Okayama University, Author at Study Breaks

‘Time to Hunt’ Is a South Korean Heist Film About Class Struggle

This action movie examines the discontent boiling beneath the surface of the Korean economic powerhouse.…

June 4, 2020

A copy of the YA novel The Weight of Our Sky

‘The Weight of Our Sky’ Uses Fiction To Tell a Tragic History

Set against the backdrop of Malaysia's infamous 1969 race riots, this young adult novel and webtoon deals with the horrors of prejudice and trauma.…

May 29, 2020

Is KAACHI Redefining K-Pop or Corrupting the Genre?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

With British, Spanish and Korean members, the UK band has people everywhere divided on what it means to be a K-pop group.…

May 14, 2020

Illustration by Sarah Yu of a character from Never Have I Ever

‘Never Have I Ever’ Offers a Funny, Diverse Look Into Generation Z

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The coming-of-age show deals with cultural identity, grief and teenage romance in a touching and relatable way.…

May 7, 2020

‘Too Hot to Handle’ Is Netflix’s Latest Reality TV Experiment

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

After the success of 'The Circle' and 'Love is Blind,' Netflix has released another dating show with a twist.…

May 2, 2020

eGovernment art piece, a part of the We=Link online exhibition

The ‘We=Link’ Online Art Exhibition Comments on High-Tech Consumer Society

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The Chronus Art Center has created a digital art exhibition that feels remarkably prescient.…

April 23, 2020

‘Unorthodox’ Depicts the Escape From an Insular Religious Community

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The Netflix miniseries portrays a young Jewish woman fleeing a strict, patriarchal, Orthodox home in Brooklyn to Berlin.…

April 16, 2020

Is Trisha Paytas Exploiting Mental Illness for Viewership?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Other YouTubers are also using their mental health for monetary gain, so what makes her channel so much more damaging?…

April 12, 2020

Screenshot from Geometry Dash, one of many games you can play during your quarantine

4 Difficult Games To Obsess Over During the Coronavirus Lockdown

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

These games will have you so consumed that you'll forget about any quarantines.…

April 6, 2020

Image of the Korean drama 'Hospital Playlist.'

5 Korean Dramas to Catch up on While Social Distancing

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

With everything from romance to rivalries to zombies, these Netflix shows will keep you occupied while you're stuck inside.…

March 27, 2020

‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘You’ Show Two Different Portrayals of Abuse

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

Some say the Netflix show justifies an obsessive stalker, while Leigh Whannell's movie depicts the true horrors of domestic violence.…

March 22, 2020

Will ‘A Little Late with Lilly Singh’ Fall Short After Just One Season?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The YouTuber and television personality could be paving the way for queer women of color, but her repetitive and stereotypical jokes might be too problematic.…

March 14, 2020

Mother visiting deceased daughter in virtual reality

Bringing Back the Dead: Has Virtual Reality Gone Too Far?

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The documentary 'I Met You' reconnected people with their deceased loved ones. Is it heartwarming or hazardous?…

March 5, 2020

Characters from "Ossan's Love" sitting on a bench

‘Ossan’s Love’ Is Normalizing Gay Relationships in Japan

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan's Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.…

March 1, 2020

‘Parasite’ Is Winning Awards and Destroying Barriers

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

As the first foreign film to win best picture, this South Korean movie is opening doors for the future of international cinema.…

February 23, 2020

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

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Nanda Illahi

Okayama University
Political Science, Cultural Anthropology, and Management

‘Time to Hunt’ Is a South Korean Heist Film About Class Struggle

‘The Weight of Our Sky’ Uses Fiction To Tell a Tragic History

Is KAACHI Redefining K-Pop or Corrupting the Genre?

‘Never Have I Ever’ Offers a Funny, Diverse Look Into Generation Z

‘Too Hot to Handle’ Is Netflix’s Latest Reality TV Experiment

The ‘We=Link’ Online Art Exhibition Comments on High-Tech Consumer Society

‘Unorthodox’ Depicts the Escape From an Insular Religious Community

Is Trisha Paytas Exploiting Mental Illness for Viewership?

‘The Invisible Man’ and ‘You’ Show Two Different Portrayals of Abuse

Will ‘A Little Late with Lilly Singh’ Fall Short After Just One Season?

Bringing Back the Dead: Has Virtual Reality Gone Too Far?

‘Ossan’s Love’ Is Normalizing Gay Relationships in Japan

‘Parasite’ Is Winning Awards and Destroying Barriers

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Okayama University Political Science, Cultural Anthropology, and Management

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