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Twilight
An awkward teenager. A sparkly vampire. A besotted werewolf. Love it or hate it, the cultural impact of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight is undeniable. Combining supernatural themes with young adult romance for the first time, the series paved the way for a new sub-genre in fiction and has become truly iconic.
By Maahi Trivedi3 years ago in Critique
Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa's enduring allure demonstrates that beauty's perception is ephemeral. As the Renaissance ideal transformed, modern media's changing standards reflect an evolutionary shift in tastes. Today's less favorable appearance could easily captivate others in another era. Diverse perceptions over time prove that beauty resides within an individual observer's gaze.
By Anthony Chan3 years ago in Critique
College Degrees. Top Story - August 2023.
The most expensive piece of paper one may ever own. Signed off and sealed, making the empty promises that higher education brings extra official. Garnered after many nights of justified tears and many words written on topics one can't even remember. C's get degrees, but good jobs are never promised.
By Ashley Lima3 years ago in Critique
Naruto: Personable Pariah
The Naruto Series teaches viewers purpose, responsibility, and faith by telling of a child ( Naruto ) born an outcast in martyrdom due to his parents' choices to end the Third World War. Naruto is courageous, optimistic, and diligent, transforming him into the savior of his village and the world.
By OneWithPen3 years ago in Critique
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Touting the message that eating healthy makes us feel good, grow and become better, fully-realized versions of ourselves, while consuming junk food leaves us feeling lousy, The Very Hungry Caterpillar would be nothing but noble if not for its message also buying into the toxic culture of fat-shaming. So close.
By Hailey Marchand-Nazzaro3 years ago in Critique
A Man Called Ove
Ove is ready to die. Unfortunately, a new neighbor disturbs his death and forces him to live (and where’d the cat come from?). Humorous and heartfelt, A Man Called Ove is an honest look at the joy and sorrow of living told through the life of one cranky old man.
By Judah LoVato3 years ago in Critique
Unforgiving- Alien Weaponry
I hate to admit that the first time I heard Unforgiving was in concert. The first time was surreal, as I stood next to my brother, who I nearly lost the previous year. Little did I know a year later, this would be my comfort song when my grandmother passed.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
The Snow Goose
A story about a beautiful friendship between a disabled social outcast and an innocent young girl. Set against the background of the horrors of the Second World War, this simple, overly sentimental, parable, plots the route to an epic act of bravery and unrequited love. It's a tear-jerker, par excellence.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Critique
Outlander
Claire and her husband are on their second honeymoon. After being fascinated by ancient stones, Claire finds herself in a different time. Claire possesses a great deal of willpower. They tested her knowledge to the limit. When she meets Jamie, Fraser unknowingly falls in love with him. Outlander strongly recommended.
By Emily Radford(Rising Phoenix)3 years ago in Critique
