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Barbie Is Not A Masterpiece
In a world where blockbusters based on toys or other shiny pre-existing IPs rule the Cinelux, Barbie never takes itself seriously and even laughs and winks when it does. No Oscar bait here, but chances are the gold could have a pink lining this year, Thanks to Ms. America (Ferrera).
By Herman Wilkins3 years ago in Critique
Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog
A glimpse into the surreal. Caspar David Friedrich’s Romantic painting, “Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog”, explores the immensity of nature and our place within it. A lone man faces this power, letting it surround him. He experiences the surreal by standing in the middle of nature’s endless grasp.
By Victoria Turnbull3 years ago in Critique
The New Human Resources
Netflix is a streaming service that provides its customers with an abundance of original content. Under the "adult animation" tab is a show: Human Resources. Once you get past the grossness, the situations are relatable. The first few episodes touch on post-partum depression, infidelity and alcoholism. Worth a watch...18+
By Latoya Giles 3 years ago in Critique
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Phantom Apprentice"
The second, and best, episode of the final arc of Star Wars: The Clone Wars features a thrilling, emotional showdown between two former apprentices, Ahsoka Tano and Darth Maul, and serves as a sobering reminder that sometimes, the hardest thing to face is the truth about the ones we love.
By Louis T3 years ago in Critique
Rap
Where did you learn to write poetry? I read a lot of poetry. That's true. More often, I listened to rap. While I like most music, rap will always be one of my favorite genres. It has taught me more than rhythm and rhyme. It’s taught me about the world.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Harry Potter: A prism
Harry Potter is not a novel but a prism. The reader will see the wavelengths of their deepest joys, sorrows and fears in its spectrum.
By Jussi Luukkonen3 years ago in Critique
ONLY BAD THINGS HAPPEN IN CORN FIELDS
Should come with a trauma warning. Ten years after reading it, I still look at cornfields with the violent suspicious that pedophiles and murders are lurking amongst their eerie stalks.
By TK Cummings3 years ago in Critique
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Stop talking to Murderbot about its feelings. It hates it. While Murderbot resentfully keeps its scientists alive against hostile monsters, questionable corporations and bad guys, the story quietly explores free will, identity, and the awkwardness of existing.
By TK Cummings3 years ago in Critique
Sipping Whiskey and Ignoring The King James Version of The Bible
My shabby motel room's Gideon sits, gathering dust on its unopened spine. Yellowed by years of neglect, putrid from bearing witness to man's depravity to others, especially by its sacred truth-bearers. My stomach turns contemplating the hypocrisy perpetrated upon humanity by those perverting its stories for their own glory.
By Paul Mansfield3 years ago in Critique
Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe was The Worlds best Hollywood Vixen. She grew up a rough life as a kid, and was well respected in different neighborhoods. She was a beautiful face, model, actress. She is inspiring for the younger generation because of her appeal that attracts me. She will be forever missed.
By Rachael Frazier3 years ago in Critique
The Calvin Stickers
Let the grifters grift. It’s their only gift. You work hard on your craft. You spend hours on your craft. Just for someone to drop a link. Or worse, they drop something unrelated. It stinks. Maybe Bill Watterson was right, when he chose to ignore the sticker grifters. We’ll see.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Me Before You
Me Before You deserves credit for evoking a visceral reaction from me. The book is ableist, even ignoring the ending. The story didn't dive deeply enough into any real trauma (such as Lou's sexual assault) and treated Will like a vehicle for overcoming Lou's issues. It's a tone deaf romance.
By C.M. Vazquez3 years ago in Critique