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My Critique of the Critique Challenge Itself
A simpler challenge, causing many to pen a quick entry. I’ve observed funny, detailed, and clever entries flood in; watching in awe as people announce they're submitting twenty, thirty, or even fifty submissions! I refuse to jump on the bandwagon... I shall not... I will not... ah f*ck it, - post.
By Sian N. Clutton3 years ago in Critique
Kill Bill - Volume 1 (Critique)
I hated it the first time. Over the top, silly, too long, too violent, too muddled. But now? Each scene - no, each frame - gorgeously stylised, terrific badass protagonist, perfectly chosen soundtrack (seriously, spot-on), exquisite casting.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Critique
Luis Rubiales apologized for kissing Jenni Hermoso
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has apologized for kissing Spain star Jenni Hermoso during the celebration after Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final. He said “I made a mistake” when he kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent. The kiss has been criticized as an example of machismo in sports and has sparked controversy.
By Juan Ángel Rubio Serrano3 years ago in Critique
"Unveiling the Truth: Is the Education System a Beacon of Enlightenment or a Tool for Political Agenda?"
The education system stands as a foundational element within societies, holding the enticing potential to lead us toward understanding and advancement. Yet, behind its noble appearance, a complex dynamic comes into view – a push and pull between its role in nurturing young minds with knowledge, analytical thinking, and values, and the lurking possibility of manipulation for political motives. This intricate interplay sparks a pivotal question: Can education be a radiant force, empowering individuals to shape a brighter future, or does it possess the capacity to be wielded subtly, perpetuating existing power structures?
By Satyam Magar3 years ago in Critique
The Big Short
An absolute rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish; dread, hopelessness, defeat, excitement, hope ironically enough. The Big Short has it all. A fantastic, hilarious, tragic film that's able to simplify complex wall street vocabulary, into an easily digestible and understandable message about greed and corruption. Please, watch this film.
By Dyllon Rodillon3 years ago in Critique
You Can't Follow The Dream, But You Can Watch The Nightmare
During the second golden age of wrestling, legend Dusty Rhodes sired a modern-day paladin, Cody Rhodes. Yet, in his self-titled documentary, The 'American Nightmare' depicts his meteoric rise as onerous and turbulent, despite his father's fame.
By Ellen Frances3 years ago in Critique
Wizard's Ball Game
This is Wizard's Ball (actually that's a terrible name somebody please give me some ideas for something not as laughable), the game of high speed, flying action as two teams of 6 go head to head in the air attempting to score 21 points and the match isn't over until they do!
By Michael Bivens3 years ago in Critique
The Wizarding World of Plotholes
I don't understand the hype around the Harry Potter series that has people so torn about boycotting it for the author's hateful opinions. J.K. Rowling never was a good writer; she just built a moderately interesting world perfect for fan fiction to fill the gaps she left in her work.
By Kay Husnick3 years ago in Critique
The Master and Margarita - Critique
Bulgakov’s novel is arguably the world’s best-known work by a modern Russian writer. However, Bulgakov would have been horrified that his “novel of temptation by evil” became a mass culture commodity. He wrote it for one reader - Stalin - pleading to set free dissident writers kept in lunatic asylums.
By Lana V Lynx3 years ago in Critique
