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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
It's that time again for one of my favorite Halloween specials "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown". The one where the gang goes out trick-or-treating in their Halloween costumes from witches to ghosts and comparing what each of them got. I always felt sorry for Charlie get rocks every year. How did the 'adults' know which one was Charlie. Linus and Sally are in the pumpkin patch waiting for this entity and for what. The gang minus Linus and Sally head to an old house for a party and Snoopy after a trek across years shows up ready to party.
By Mark Graham4 months ago in Critique
An Honest Review on "Mom"
I recently finished watching "Mom" for the second time, and if anything, I appreciated it even more on the rewatch. This show masterfully balances laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine emotional depth, making it one of those rare sitcoms that can make you cry and laugh within the same episode.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
I went back and watched Twilight: New Moon (2009)
The Sophomore Slump New Moon, the second installment in the Twilight saga, attempts something genuinely daring for a blockbuster franchise: it removes its male lead for the majority of the film's runtime. This bold narrative choice serves the story's emotional arc but simultaneously exposes the franchise's structural weaknesses. In an era where young adult adaptations were rushing to capitalize on the success of the first film, New Moon takes the unexpected route of dwelling in darkness, depression, and absence—a risky gambit that doesn't entirely pay off.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
Play Nice Horror Novel Review: An original story for the haunted house subgenre
Throughout 2025, the horror literature has produced some great stories. In September, best-selling American author Rachel Harrison published a new horror novel that is captivating readers everywhere. Play Nice is a work that combines horror with a profound exploration of identity and family, offering a reading experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
By Ninfa Galeano4 months ago in Critique
Thunderbolts Movie Review
Let’s be honest... When I first heard about Thunderbolts, I didn’t think much of it. The marketing was practically nonexistent, the trailer didn’t shake the internet, and the cast didn’t seem to scream blockbuster. In fact, the characters themselves didn’t fit the usual Marvel mold, no overly polished, Hollywood handsome superheroes. Just gritty, damaged people. It felt… average.
By Louise Noel 4 months ago in Critique
Why do horror films never win the Oscar for Best Picture?
For decades, horror films have been the "ugly duckling" of the Academy Awards. In the 1950s and 1960s, the Academy often viewed them as a cheap genre, lacking depth or artistic value. Curiously, despite the passage of time, that mentality hasn't changed much.
By Marcela marin4 months ago in Critique
Church of Nigeria Vs Bishop Sarah Mullally: The deep rooted misogyny the church refuses to name
When the Church of Nigeria announced it was cutting ties with the church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the headlines focused on "doctrinal disagreement." But let's be honest, what we are witnessing is not is not just theology in dispute. It is the old spirit of patriarchy and misogyny, still deeply entrenched within the Anglican Communion, wearing the robe of righteousness.
By Gift Adene4 months ago in Critique
pride and prejudice
Pride and Prejudice (2005) is, personally, my favorite romance film. I know it may sound cliché, but the story of a young woman who finds herself embroiled in a romance with the proud Mr. Darcy—a well-known millionaire of the time—is completely captivating, even for those who aren't fans of the romance genre.
By Marcela marin4 months ago in Critique
From History to Hype: The Decline of Noble Watchmaking
A few years ago, the world of watchmaking was an arena reserved for a class of individuals who, instead of pursuing transient fashions, dedicated themselves to going beyond time itself. Each watch was a laborious piece of art, a testifier to a history, a heritage and a tradition. Swiss, German, or Japanese brands, they were part of a line of continuity that brought innovations, no doubt but ever mindful of the lofty watchmaking spirit: striving for excellence, for precision and respect for century-old know-how.
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Critique
Together Review
I liked this film more than I expected. I think the reason is that, being a body horror film, it raised my eyebrows: if it's poorly made, these types of films tend to be very annoying and unpleasant to watch, and not in a good way. However, in this case, the result was quite the opposite.
By Marcela marin4 months ago in Critique
