cinematic qualia

Roy Scheider in "Sorcerer" and Scarlett Johansson in "Jurassic Park Rebirth." – Photo credit: via Like Stories of Old/YouTube

Movies, Pop Culture

Film essayist explains 5 reasons why films don’t look ‘real’ anymore

Tod Perry

11/26/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026