The hottest Realism Substack posts right now

Discussions on Shakespeare's characters often avoid delving into them as people, and those who do, like A.C. Bradley, are sometimes considered out of touch.
Bradley's approach to literary criticism, focusing on the humanity of characters, has faced criticism and mockery over the years.
The tension between traditional literary analysis, like Bradley's, and modern theories, such as Marxist political analysis, continues within academia.

Iris Murdoch's novels explore a unique and intriguing blend of strange characters, philosophical ideas, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Murdoch's personal experiences greatly influenced her novels, which delved into complex themes like love, sexual fluidity, and the complexity of human morality.
Murdoch's writing style focuses on creating fully-realized fictional worlds where philosophical musings and moral lessons blend seamlessly with character-driven narratives.

Build refuges against the harshness of the weather for resilience
Value practical philosophy for navigating life's complexities
Provisional refuges are necessary for coping with challenges, rather than seeking grand solutions

'Run, Melos!' is a buried treasure of realist anime that breaks away from cliches like high school and superpowers.
The film showcases the perfection of animated realism unique to Japanese animation, creating a solid, three-dimensional world with detailed characters.
The production of 'Run, Melos!' involved a team of talented animators and artists who focused on creating realistic characters, backgrounds, and storytelling.

The concept of a game can be intriguing, but the actual gameplay experience is crucial.
Game designers should focus on providing players with more direct and varied actions in the game world.
Designing games to maximize player enjoyment, similar to being a great party host, is a key goal for game designers.

Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity: