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War & Peace
The Russian word "mir" (peace) has another meaning - "world, society." While translating the novel's title as "War and Peace" is logical for juxtopposition, Tolstoy's main goal was to show how war affects the world. It is Natasha's love and life story in the context of war, peace, and society.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Critique
Barbie: defining an epoch
Forget the hype, forget the feministic knee jerk, go see the movie. Barbie is a film about life, and the juxtaposition of reality and fantasy. It speaks to gender identity, growing up and the struggle to come to terms with existence. Future generations will recognize Barbie as defining an epoch.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Critique
A Game of Thrones: A Critique
The "Game of Thrones" TV show series captivated audiences with its intricate politics and fantasy world, but its rushed final season disappointed fans who craved satisfying character arcs. The swift resolution of long-standing conflicts overshadowed the series' rich storytelling, leaving viewers wanting more coherence and depth in the concluding episodes.
By Emily Hart2 years ago in Critique
The Ambassadors
Two friends on mission to end division between Henry VIII and the Church of Rome. Holbein sends the message that no amount of wealth, power or education can prevent death; and no man, including the pope, had any power to stop the inevitable; Henry's decision to create his own church.
By Tammy Castleman2 years ago in Critique
Freud's "Totem and Taboo"
The significance to anthropology of Totem and Taboo in particular and Freud in general are immeasurable. His advent did not bring to anthropology what Darwin had brought to biology or what Einstein had gifted physics. However, his astute analysis provided anthropology with a richer focus and a more colourful disposition.
By Patrick M. Ohana2 years ago in Critique
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace-A critique
It didn't matter when we found out what happened to Aaron. I thought it was self-inflicted.Wanted more of Ryan. I hated that we didn't get to find out how their relationship worked since that was laced through the book but got skipped to them together and with an accidental pregnancy.
By Merritt Xavier2 years ago in Critique
The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert-A critique
We had no idea where Lydia and her girls were going.What happened to Harald apart from the live streaming of his character? Hans' relationship felt forced, there were hints but nothing really.Did Cherry still create the business she wanted or did she go back to being HR at the academy?
By Merritt Xavier2 years ago in Critique
The Wrong Bride by Catharina Maura-A critique
I loved that they overwrote each other's memories, had moments of honesty, and were destined to be together and fought too.Handled online bullying and other topics well. I want the story on Lex and Sierra. I wish she got pregnant to start their family and overwrite their experience with Hannah.
By Merritt Xavier2 years ago in Critique
Along With The Gods
After a heroic death, a firefighter navigates the afterlife with the help of three guides. This K-Drama follows a man in the afterlife and how he navigates the underworld. If you like Scifi and Korean dramas, this needs to land on your watch list!
By Mark Meredith2 years ago in Critique
The Shining
A cleverly thought-out film with hidden messages and gritty undertone, The Shining remains a true classic. From the mind of Stephen King, Stanley Kubrick's genius produced a timeless work of art. Speaking for every writer, I'm sure we've all been consumed by our work, slowly losing our grip on reality.
By Sian N. Clutton2 years ago in Critique
This is Us (TV Show)
Laugh, cry, and feel all the emotions with one of the most realistic portrayals of family life ever produced. Watch the past, present, and future of Jack and Rebecca Pearson and their triplets, The Big Three, as they tackle tough subjects like grief, racism, depression, Alzheimer's, substance abuse, and disabilities.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
Kokushinsan: Shadow of the Mountain Prologue - Childhood
Below the sharp, snow-covered peaks, an ocean of golden barely bent and ripples traveled among the fields. A dusty veil helped make those labyrinths of rock, ice, and snow seem a distant world. Up in the thin air of the Himalayan mountains, work was tedious and the yield was difficult, but at times like these, it was a better life, even in the shadow of Kokushinsan.
By Christopher Michael2 years ago in Critique
