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Exploring the themes of woman empowerment through Netflix's Trigger Warning
Exploring the themes of woman empowerment through Netflix's Trigger Warning As we evolve into the changing nuances of contemporary cinema, the stereotypical portrayals of women as passive and nurturing abodes for their masculine figures have seen a new light with female representation as thought-provoking leaders and competent individuals who are no damsels in distress waiting for their saviours. Netflix’s recent movie Trigger Warning, starring Jessica Alibi, is a similar hard-hitting tale. Jessica Alba channels her inner maverick as she plays a serving U.S. military officer who must return home after a tragic incident. Despite the film's excellent craftsmanship, some of its subtleties revert to the same clichés that can be found in other Hollywood productions. Let's examine the themes of women's empowerment that the movie explores in more detail.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Critique
An open letter to my friend and soul character, Monica.
An open letter to my friend and soul character, Monica. Someone who overthinks is also someone who overloves. Ahh! that quote hitd the heart in the same way cupid strikes his dart. Monica Geller, the super organized, super smart, classy woman, you have always been the backbone of your group, the one whom everyone would turn to when in need, or when they needed a shoulder to cry on. Family is the safe place that shields you from the animosity of the outer world. It helps you build your self-image and creates a sense of belonging.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Critique
The one when Joey Tells Rachel
I am falling in love with you! I don’t get it! I said I am falling in love with you. The very noteworthy scene between Rachel and Joey in the most-watched sitcom friends tells us about love. The very fact that Joey fell love in with Rachel has contradictory reactions from the audience. Joey and Rachel have been friends for several years, and friendship is something that comes with its rules and regulations, its ups and downs. Humans are contracted beings, the ones who take everything for granted when it comes easy.
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Critique
From Eye Candy to Mind Boggler: Unveiling the Puzzling Narrative of "Anyone but You
From Eye Candy to Mind Boggler: Unveiling the Puzzling Narrative of "Anyone but You The visual appeal of exotic locations and captivating yet stimulating romantic comedies has always been soaring for decades. The audience loves an escape from their mundane lives into a whirlwind of romance, with heartwarming plots and a sizzling chemistry. Anyone But You sets the bar high when it comes to a visually appealing storyline and the ensemble, yet falls flat with its plot, leaving the audience contemplating and uninterested as the story unfolds. Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare is said to be the inspiration for the movie Anyone But You. That may or may not be the case, though, as Shakespeare's entire body of work has become imbued with archetypal meanings—just as every detective has some debt to Sherlock Holmes. Let's get straight to this rom-com and discuss the various nuances of this film
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Critique
Light on Snow
Here is a novel written by Anita Shreve entitled 'Light on Snow'. This is the story of a father and daughter by the names of Robert and Nicky, who are just trying to cope and understand the loss of a wife and mother and the loss of a baby sister. They both think that they are doing fine, but they realize things when a visitor of sorts stays with them during a severe snowstorm right before Christmas. Nicky and her father both like the winter for the light on snow are picture perfect. Anita Shreve has written a story that will have readers smiling and in tears all at the same the time.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The 5th Horseman
Here is another great read from James Patterson and Maxine Paetro entitled 'The 5th Horseman. This is a detective mystery novel about a homicide detective by the name of Lindsey Boxer, a detective lieutenant and her best friend Yuki Castellano and a few other friends and co-workers. There are two cases that seem to be intertwined one dealing with malpractice and one with aspects like an angel of death. There are two phrases in this story that will make you think 'A bad wind blows' and when someone says, 'I plead the fifth on the grounds that it may incriminate me.' James Patterson and Maxine Paetro have written a novel that is many chapters, but are very short that makes this a fast read that one would like to savor but cannot wait to see how it ends.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Imagine Love A Novel
Katherine Stone has written a romance novel entitled 'Imagine Love' A Novel. This is a story that travels from the United States to Great Britain back to the United States. The story of Cole and Claire and a relationship with music that is personal and professional. The story starts with Cole taking his baby brother to safety but telling everyone that he died. The other story that is interrelated to Cole and Claire's story is the one that deals with Lady Sarah Pembroke and the relationship with a Jack Dalton who will have a surprise for all. This is a story that mainly takes place around Christmas Eve and New Years Day. Katherine Stone is quite descriptive in her characters, settings in the story and plot dealings that will have you reading to see what happens to a country singer of love songs to his cherished girlfriend and even his two-year-old brother he said died.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Playing for Pizza
John Grisham famous for his legal stories like 'The Client' and 'The Pelican Brief' has written a football story entitled 'Playing for Pizza' a story about a fictional NFL football player named Rick Dockery and his ups and downs with American football and becomes the quarterback for the Parma Panthers. Rick has some decisions to make about his career and what he really wants to do with his life. This is somewhat based on a true story. This is also a story that will give you a tour of Italy from the food and wine to the history as well when Rick goes along with his gal pal on her journeys.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Dead
'The Dead' is a youth novel written by Charlie Higson. I found this book in my grandnephew's old bedroom after he moved. This is a zombie story that covers the gambit of rich and poor. It is a story of adult zombies attacking kids after becoming infected. This is a story that Charlie Higson shows and tells how youth can overcome diversity in many ways. To me the scenes depicted are quite graphic at times. You can see the similarities to a television program known as 'The Living Dead' except with kids in the lead. It is a quick read and at times quite intriguing.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
Shelter of Hope
At times I am a reader of the Harlequin romance story. They are not always just about love and sex. There are a lot of them that are purely very good family stories like 'Shelter of Hope New Friends Street written by Lyn Cote. This is the story of Marc Chambers and Rosa Santos and how they help each other in many ways. The main plot of this story is in how a community can come together to help one of its own.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
The Death List
'The Death List' is a thriller written by Paul Johnston. This is a novel about a woman named Jawinder Newton and her story will be told by the detectives who will begin to define what has happened to her life in a drastic manner. Jawinder has to go through many ups and downs through this case to determine the guilty and the not guilty. Paul Johnston is the writer that is quite descriptive in the scenes of the book and will keep you reading to the end.
By Mark Graham2 years ago in Critique
