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Barbie (2023)
Better than it really should have been. Funny, thought-provoking, and entertaining. Escapism with an important message. Gerwig poked fun and holes at the patriarchy and toxic masculinity while empowering women and men. The soundtrack, dance sequences, jokes, and performances, particularly from Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera, stole it.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
are there still beautiful things?
On the appropriately-titled seventh track, seven, of Taylor Swift's 8th studio album, folklore, she asks, "are there still beautiful things?". This album answers the question with a melodic resounding "yes". The metaphors, tenderly-crafted storytelling, and emotion poured into all 17 songs are a recipe for pure perfection. Bravo, Miss Swift.
By Raine Neal3 years ago in Critique
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
This movie contained all sorts of bizarre-o, tantalizing relationships. From the 29-year-old girl dating the 63-year-old male character. To the inability of that male character to commit to a monogamous relationship. To the 63-year-old male character falling in love with the 29-year-old's, infamous mother.
By I. Lazyryn3 years ago in Critique
Banksy
Powerful, satire designs; the trademark of this significant contemporary artist. Unquestionably the most discussed graffiti practitioner of all time. Global fame, gallery exhibitions, infamous Sotheby’s shredding of $1.4m painting increased it’s value to $25.4m.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨3 years ago in Critique
~Fahrenheit 451!~ Telling the Truth!
~Fahrenheit 451!~ Young Ray uses machine imagery to construct the setting & environment of the book, making it masculine in form and attraction. There is no thought of invitation to Women as readers in his world! Ironically, this only leaves me with the recommendation to stick to his TV Show!
By Jennifer Cooley3 years ago in Critique
Love in a Digital Age. Content Warning.
ustling city where the hum of smartphones was as constant as the traffic, Emily and Alex found themselves navigating the tumultuous waters of love in the digital age. They met on a dating app, their connection sparked by a few witty messages and shared interests. As their virtual conversations flourished, their hearts began to intertwine across the digital landscape.
By Emmanuel Pwol 3 years ago in Critique
A Walk To Remember
The popular, rebellious teenager Landon Carter is threatened with expulsion from school after he and his friends leave evidence of underage drinking on the school grounds and seriously injure another student as the result of a prank. The head of the school gives Landon the choice of being expelled or atoning for his actions by tutoring fellow students and participating in the school play. During these functions, Landon notices Jamie Sullivan, a girl he has known since kindergarten and who has attended many of the same classes as him, and who is also the local minister's daughter. Since he's one of the in-crowd, he has seldom paid any attention to Jamie, who wears modest dresses all the time and owns only one sweater. She makes no attempt to wear make-up or otherwise improve her looks or attract attention to herself.
By Judith Akabs3 years ago in Critique
