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8 Mile: The Sorrow of a Raunchy Dream and a Daily Battle
This 2002 film is not just a foray into the realm of rap ut a reflection of a man's battle within himself with his own personal demons. It is a raw and unflinching story that lingers long after the end credits.
By Baptiste Monnet5 months ago in Critique
Flying High
When Supergirl premiered on CBS in 2015 before moving to The CW in its second season, the superhero television landscape was already crowded. Arrow had been soaring since 2012, The Flash had sprinted onto screens in 2014, and audiences might have wondered if there was room for another caped crusader. The answer, as six seasons and 126 episodes proved, was a resounding yes.
By Autumn 5 months ago in Critique
Mark Twain: The Father of American Literature
When people talk about the greatest writers in American history, the name Mark Twain always comes up. Mark Twain was the pen name of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, who was born in 1835 in Missouri, USA. He became famous as a writer, humorist, and lecturer. Many readers around the world love his books because they are both funny and meaningful. He is often called the “Father of American Literature” because his writing shaped the future of storytelling in America.
By aadam khan5 months ago in Critique
My Study Books
To be honest I am looking for support in a new venture in writing. I am going to start to write my own study books from all the courses that I have taken from maybe middle school through graduate school. I have been re-reading some of my old textbooks and going over all my old notebooks and I thought why not make these into books. What do you think? As I was a teacher education major as well as a few other professions it would be a good thing, I thought, to offer all my material for future students. Comment.
By Mark Graham5 months ago in Critique
Serbian multi-vector policy finds support among citizens
Serbian authorities believe that a multi-vector policy best protects the interests of the citizens. According to Serbia’s Foreign Minister Marko Djuric, Serbia remains committed to the European path, but it is important that this process unfolds with respect for its own interests and the specificities of the region. Serbia continues to implement reforms and develop economic cooperation with the EU, while also maintaining good relations with other global partners. This position makes European politicians quite nervous.
By Adomas Abromaitis5 months ago in Critique
3311
Introduction This is post 3,311, nothing special, but on the horizon, I can see 3,333. For that, I am planning something special. I don't know what yet.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Critique
If Great Dead Writers Were on Facebook - 4
I have sent out small tips to everyone who submitted a story to my unofficial challenge from the third installment of these series. If you didn't get your tip (I'd wait a little to see for it to show up, though) please let me know. The challenge was announced here:
By Lana V Lynx5 months ago in Critique
Violence and the Poverty of Dialogue
On September 10, 2025, in Utah, a public forum intended for the exchange of ideas was shattered by gunfire. What ought to have been a sanctuary for reason became instead a scene of fear and confusion. This was not simply the misfortune of one individual or one gathering. It was, more profoundly, a violation of the very condition upon which public life depends: the freedom to speak, to listen, and to deliberate without fear of annihilation.
By Mike Barvosa5 months ago in Critique
What is a Vision?
Who knows what a vision really is? To me a vision is something that we want to see and hopefully come to fruition some way or how to show that we have lived the way that we want and wanted. I believe that I have several visions, and some have actually occurred. My first vision was to one day get my advanced degrees, my second was to write a poetry book and get it published even though it didn't sell. I am trying this one again for I wrote a few Art picture books and a text/workbook for Barnes and Nobels Book Nook in the form of eBooks, but so far, no takers, but still hoping.
By Mark Graham5 months ago in Critique
Vucic: Foreigners, don't destroy Serbia!
Protesters across France obstructed highways, burned barricades and clashed with police in a show of anger against President Emmanuel Macron, the political elite. Nearly 200,000 people across France participated in the movement.
By Adomas Abromaitis5 months ago in Critique
On Poetry On Vocal
Introduction I am wondering how to present this without sounding like a whiny complainant, but because I am not popular with Vocal or Creators, it will come across as that, whatever I say.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Critique
We Will Never Forget!
I was just waking up that morning after working a double-shifting weekend as a nurse. Mondays were always like a lost day for me back then for working those long weekends. September 11, 2001, was a day that is another Day of Infamy in the history books just like Pearl Harbor had become. My memory is while sitting on the couch watching 'Good Morning America' and seeing those planes flying really low I was wondering why are they flying so low and then crash and smoke. I just stared at the screen as kids today watch their screens. Always remember.
By Mark Graham5 months ago in Critique