Theme
Why Halloween is better than Christmas š
1. There is more choice to spend it exactly how you want to: During Christmas time it is expected that you eat a meal with the family and get everyone a gift that they open. With Halloween, you can either throw a party, watch a horror movie, dress up, or give someone a gift if you want to or not.
By Seashell Harpspring 2 years ago in Critique
The Da Vinci Code 2003
One sees it for its worth: Priceless! Allusive! It's more than what meets the ear. Historians may get astounded while seeking credulity thro' it's false conspiracies. Cryptographers can get seduced from the truth while attempting to deduce facts from fiction. Perhaps a staunch reader can experience a cultural expedition through it.
By Madhu Goteti 2 years ago in Critique
"Critique: The Great Gatsby"
Fitzgerald's portrayal of the Jazz Age excesses is vivid, but character depth suffers. Gatsby's enigmatic charm captivates, yet his shallowness disappoints. Daisy's lack of agency is frustrating. Elegant prose conveys opulence, but themes could delve deeper. A classic cautionary tale, though its potential remains partially untapped.
By Nitin Gabhe2 years ago in Critique
Nirvana's Nevermind album
Nirvana's Nevermind album masterfully propelled grunge into the mainstream, capturing the poignant angst of a generation through raw vocals and heavy riffs. Yet, its commercial success paradoxically undermines its anti-establishment message, making it both a symbol of grunge authenticity and a commodified version of youth rebellion. Iconic, but somewhat contradictory.
By Abnoan Muniz2 years ago in Critique
My Critique of the Critique Challenge Itself
A simpler challenge, causing many to pen a quick entry. Iāve 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. Clutton2 years ago in Critique
The Master and Margarita - Critique
Bulgakovās novel is arguably the worldās best-known work by a modern Russian writer. However, Bulgakov would have been horrified that his ānovel of temptation by evilā 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 Lynx2 years ago in Critique
Charlatan
When they get online, they look to see what they can find. Was their creativity ever there? Is it in decline? Writing isnāt hard. It comes with ease. It takes no more effort than to blow a breeze. Now we question all youāve created. Was it yours, or just imitated?
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
A nineties cult classic that has grown old gracefully, Buffy the Vampire Slayer still reigns as one of televisionās most influential feminist turning points. Its moral compass and deep-rooted coming-of-age character development remain unchallenged, even amongst the vampires, daemons, and forces of darkness. Into every generation, a masterpiece is born.
By Sian N. Clutton2 years ago in Critique
Challenging Yourself to Overcome Writer's Block
A critique challenge? Just 50 words? Not sure about this. Seems interesting but hard. Fifty one words! Gotta cut something. That was fun. Another day. Too many positive ones. Should probably balance it with something else. Let me take it to the extreme, and see how many I can write?
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
National Geographic
What do you do when you donāt have the money to travel? You get a window, that's what you do. Sometimes you buy the window. But when you can't, you borrow it from the library. Thatās what National Geographic was for me as a child. The window of my dreams.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
