Television
Mr. Sunshine
This first encounter with a Korean drama created a lifetime fan. A dynamic period piece set during the late Joseon Dynasty with an amazing screenplay, costumes, cinematography, and casting. This film weaves the tale of a beautiful, complicated love affecting the lives of several well-defined characters. A masterful, absorbing film.
By Cindy Calder3 years ago in Critique
Outlander
An epic tale of time travel. While it’s true a certain red-haired, kilt wearing man with a thick Scottish brogue piqued my interest, the drama is a fine one that covers various spans in time, and its cinematography is awe-inspiring. Well worth any Sassenach's leap through the stones to watch.
By Cindy Calder3 years ago in Critique
Sharp Objects - A Jagged Book That Takes Me Back
I knew it before it was a show; as a book. A story as bittersweet as a razor's cut tucked between the pages. I too took knives to my skin; cut words like "Worthless" into my flesh... I felt kinship.
By Megan Baker (Left Vocal in 2023)3 years ago in Critique
Every Reality Show Ever
Season after endless grueling season, groups of self-important, horny arrogant brats fight to stay alive in dumbass competitions for the love of money. Yes, money. They don’t really give a damn about the bachelor/bachelorette. They just want to get laid - and to win.
By Cathy holmes3 years ago in Critique
Disney-?
Since Disney+’s launch and the capitalistic acquisition of media outlets, Disney has sacrificed quality for quantity. Sure, Disney had past sloppy VHS/DVD-only releases, but their theatrical productions were still enjoyable. The most grievous examples are the Star Wars franchise (vii-ix trilogy with its director debacle) and the chaotic MCU Phase-5.
By Christopher Michael3 years ago in Critique
Stranger Things
Stranger and wilder and crazier things would’ve been fine if it didn’t mean gorier things, too. I mean, I’m here for the characters, and the backstory of season four? Wow. But, dear Duffer brothers, I honestly could use less crunching and cracking and smooshing and gooshing. You’ve gone too far.
By Abigail Penhallegon3 years ago in Critique
