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THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV?
Dostoyevsky's Karamazov Bros: verbose, it drags at times. Ponderous philosophical debates explore the labyrinths of characters' minds.
By ANTICHRIST SUPERSTAR3 years ago in Critique
I Don't Know If There Is Such a Thing as a Tesseract, But I'm Glad There's A Wrinkle in Time
Tempestuous Meg, her genius little brother, and lonely neighbor Calvin adventure through dimensions to find Meg's long-missing father, aided by three mysterious ... angels? Fighting to resist It (a giant, pulsing, fascist brain), Meg must embrace her feisty imperfections to restore her beloved, brainwashed brother. Timeless lesson: love overcomes darkness.
By Sonia Heidi Unruh3 years ago in Critique
A Ghost Story - 50 word Critique
Haunting exploration of grief, the afterlife & the passing of time the human connections we experience & how sometimes
By Grz Colm3 years ago in Critique
The Beauty of Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain is an unparalleled cinematic gem that delves deep into the complexities of forbidden love. Its poignant portrayal of raw emotion, juxtaposed against stunning landscapes, speaks volumes without words. The film challenges societal norms, presenting love as a universal language while transcending boundaries and expectations. A profound emotional odyssey.
By M Dannenfelser3 years ago in Critique
Twitter
Born in 2006. You have changed the world, from people discussing their hobbies in long blogs, to stating what's wrong about the world in 280 characters.
By Scott Christenson🌴3 years ago in Critique
Spirit (2002)
Spirit is the Hero’s Journey and it will swallow you whole. Watch his hope dwindle in snow and stars, his love rekindle through an unlikely brother.
By Mackenzie Davis3 years ago in Critique
Make Creative Interpretations of Fairy Tales Again
Our heroine Danielle–a Cinderella who reads Utopia by firelight–is the archetype of a strong, independent woman. Yet the story does not tell us this. Her devotion to her principles, her compassion for others, her resourcefulness, her cheerful hopefulness do.
By LJ Pollard 3 years ago in Critique
Duchamp’s Fountain: A Critique
Duchamp's "Fountain" turns a urinal into "art," challenging taste and questioning the value of skill. The ready-made object mocks artistic effort, making the beholder question, "Why is this art?" It reeks of elitism to some, but it birthed the Conceptual art movement, shifting focus from the physical to intellectual .
By E.K. Daniels3 years ago in Critique
A Brief Thought: The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute sucks. Why? It reeks of misogyny. Its iconic music can’t make up for its problematic plotline. Exhibit A: The Queen of the Night (a strong independent woman who tolerates zero BS from men) is portrayed as an arrogant b*tch.
By Jaye Ruggiero-Cash3 years ago in Critique
Romeo & Juliet: A Reflection of Today
Two households, both alike in dignity. Two warring households that maybe represent our divisions today. Everyone wants to be loved in their own way; but differences need not matter more. The world is filled with Montagues and Capulets. Shakespeare seemed to have wanted us all to be Romeos or Juliets.
By Reiley3 years ago in Critique
A Brief Thought: The Great Gatsby
I first read The Great Gatsby when I was 16. At the time, I found its language complicated, and its message somewhat beyond my understanding.
By Jaye Ruggiero-Cash3 years ago in Critique
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing - Critique
Start By asking "WHY" Every step of the way Do it EXACTLY As she says Pretend Tidying Is the game to play Mastering
By Tessa Talia Rose3 years ago in Critique