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Barbie (The Movie)
Is it wrong for Barbie the movie to only be suitable for women? Have men enjoyed the film? What would happen if Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling chose not to be leading actors for Barbie and Ken respectively?
By Justine Crowley2 years ago in Critique
Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
Created by Dutch artist Gogh in a French Asylum, 1889. Unwanted, unappreciated, unsold. Bequeathed to Gogh’s brother-in-law, sold to collectors Rockefeller, Bliss and Sullivan.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Critique
Hurricane by Bob Dylan
Dylan and Levy co-wrote this extensive, narrative driven, passionate masterpiece raising awareness for Carter’s wrongful imprisonment and racial injustice in America.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Critique
Catch 22
"Catch-22" exposes the absurdity of war and bureaucracy, but its non-linear narrative sometimes confuses readers. Heller's dark humor captivates, yet the disjointed structure weakens engagement. The novel skillfully critiques human folly, but its unconventional style demands patience, possibly deterring some from fully appreciating its brilliance and critique of war's absurdities.
By Adan2 years ago in Critique
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Holly Golightly should've been more screwed up and Paul should've been gay, just as Capote wrote those characters. Still, there are gems in this flick: Moon River, earrings that sparkle for miles, Givenchy gowns, Cat. And then, Mickey Rooney spoils it all with his monumentally ill-conceived portrayal of Mr. Yunioshi.
By Marie Wilson2 years ago in Critique
The End Is The Beginning
Mitch Albom’s imaginary tale of the afterlife, The Five People You Meet In Heaven, illuminates five lessons, bringing new meaning to living, dying, and purpose. The plot craftily zigzags between present and past. A true psychological suspense that leaves you wanting more of his stellar dialogue and less overwrought description.
By Stephanie J. Bradberry2 years ago in Critique
Against Stoic Psychologists
I am yet to find any psychology in this catalogue that has escaped the orbit of a wretched and diminished sense of ‘utility’. And utility for who? Not us! Not those who suffer under diagnostic criteria and are fed a new stoicism by psychologists unblemished by any historical context.
By T. M. Harrison2 years ago in Critique
“Giant” is a Jelly Donut
You have to chew through a lot of doughy footage in this movie before you get to the heart of it. And that heart is Jimmy Dean. Mumbling and awkward, Dean creates a character that goes deeper than the oil drill he labours over, making "Giant" digestible and ultimately delicious.
By Marie Wilson2 years ago in Critique
Suits
A bromance filled with files being thrown down and bitter office rivalry. Never losing a goddamn case, and upholding allegiances with Top Gun references. No more fan service of Megan Markle after Season Five. Gus makes an appearance, you know that's right. Thank God for Donna, and Pearson Specter Litt.
By Jazzy 2 years ago in Critique
Only Murders in the Building. Runner-Up in Critique Challenge.
A show that seems more niche than it actually is, OMITB centers on true crime obsessives who become three unlikely amigos and start a podcast to solve a string of murders in their posh Manhattan building. Darkly hilarious and emotionally evocative with a brilliant cast, this series is a must-see.
By Megan Malcolm2 years ago in Critique
A Sci-Fi Masterpiece "Alien"
In space, no one hears your scream. Blending sci-fi with horror, Alien is considered one of the greatest science fiction movies of all time.
By William Saint Val2 years ago in Critique
WandaVision
A Marvel Cinematic Universe show that was hugely popular and fun to watch, WandaVision presented a clever take on loss, grief, and the psychopathology of superhumans. However, the twist felt unearned, a "switcheroo" instead of a satisfying reveal, and Legion handled the same topics earlier and better, without any fanfare.
By Megan Malcolm2 years ago in Critique