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It Follows
It Follows centres around a young woman followed by a sinister force after having sex. An ingenius and subversive horror flick that on the surface seems to be about promiscuity among teens and STDs but is more about the inevitability of death. Everything you do in life, won't stop death.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
Suburban Commando
"Well let me tell you something brother. He fear no man, no beast or evil, brother. He's an interstellar hero looking to take on the bounty hunters searching for him on our planet, brother. But, listen bounty hunters, whatcha gonna do when Surburban Commandomania runs wild on you!"
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
Critique - The Matrix
Of all the great cinematic art to grace the big screen in the late 90's, arguably none had a greater impact than 1999's, 'The Matrix'. This revolutionary film would not only receive worldwide recognition, but its style and use of ‘bullet time’ visual effects are still used in movies today.
By Kenny Penn3 years ago in Critique
Social Media: A Critique
Social media, a double-edged sword, fosters superficial connections, validates narcissism, and erodes genuine human interaction in exchange for short-lived highs and dopamine thrills. Its addictive design exploits attention, fuels echo chambers, and undermines privacy. A breeding ground for misinformation and cyberbullying, it's time we reflect on its true societal cost.
By E.K. Daniels3 years ago in Critique
Vocal
No one is speaking or singing, unless one is performing to oneself. We should speak the words of our poetry and sing them if they are also written to a tune, but only we can hear and listen, and whoever and whatever happen to be in our space, our vocal.
By Patrick M. Ohana3 years ago in Critique
Flash Gordon
Take an anthemic soundtrack by Queen, high camp shenanigans, creepy Max Van Sydow’s Ming the Merciless, Sam J. Jones’ heroics, Brian Blessed belting out all of his lines at the top of his voice, and some utterly ridiculous action sequences and dialogue. What do you get? A great bad film.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
Titanic
It took the passenger ship, RMS Titanic exacly two hours and forty minutes to completely sink beneath the waves. Ironically, two hours and 40 minutes is also exactly how long I spend in hell everytime I hear my heart will go on, Celine Dion's theme song from the movie Titanic.
By Everyday Junglist3 years ago in Critique
The Da Vinci Code: Artful Mystery or Cliché?
Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' combines art and conspiracy, captivating readers. Its use of clichéd characters and predictable twists, however, slightly dims its allure. While absorbing, the novel occasionally feels formulaic. Despite this, its international settings and riddles rooted in history make it a magnetic, page-turning adventure for many.
By Andre Coore3 years ago in Critique
