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The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
It sold a million copies and helped a major political party to win a post-war General Election. It's a classic tale about how the impoverished, politically powerless working class is ruthlessly exploited by the ingrained corruption of their employers. It is a story all about how turkeys vote for Christmas.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Critique
The Awkward Allure: A Critique of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
'Napoleon Dynamite' is a quirky time capsule of early-2000s awkwardness. Its offbeat humor and peculiar characters evoke a polarized response—either you're charmed or you're not. While it has earned cult status, its plot meanders aimlessly, potentially leaving viewers as listless as its protagonist. A unique but divisive experience. It sucked!
By Stevie Johnson3 years ago in Critique
Man In The Box
Man In The Box has always been my favorite Alice In Chains song. Perhaps because I’ve often felt that I’ve been trying to escape the box that people are always trying to paint me into. Most definitely it has something to do with Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell’s vocal styling.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
The Jaws of Summer
In 1975, a little known budding director named Steven Spielburg made a film based on a book about a shark. Terrifying audiences, it spawned a bunch of sequels of varying quality. It also altered the landscape of cinema forever. The summer blockbuster had been birthed from the exploding shark's remains.
By Dave Rowlands3 years ago in Critique
The Giving Tree
Children’s picture books seldom have much depth in their brief pages or illustrations. Yet, The Giving Tree perfectly encapsulates abstract concepts like love, selflessness, and even death. It is simultaneously a straightforward children’s story and a heartbreaking allegory aptly showing the lengths one goes to (and gives to) for love.
By Tiffany Morgan3 years ago in Critique
The Cat In The Hat
Obnoxious and boisterous is the only way to describe the character in Dr. Seuss’s “The Cat In The Hat”. He is at once villain and hero. By bursting into the children’s lives and turning everything upside down, he then saves the day in the nick of time and disappears.
By Traci E. Langston3 years ago in Critique
Unwrapping Barbie: Balancing Beauty, Impact and Imagination in 50 Words
An iconic figure influencing values. Plastic perfection upholds unattainable beauty standards. Barbie Movies: Colorful tales weaving friendship and ambition, but some critics note formulaic plots, provoking discussions about femininity. Cinematic journeys inspire despite debates
By Tereza Giannouri3 years ago in Critique
In the Mix with YouTube
Music mix channels are some of the best parts of YouTube. They keep you company when writing or studying. They’re great for finding new music, without having to dig through tons of other channels, or Spotify. It’s often the best part of my day to put music on and write.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
The chosen one
In the Goblet of Fire, the rules were given for the Triwizard tournament; one being over 17, adults can't add an underage wizard and no spell can be used. Not only was Harry Potter’s name added, he became the fourth contestant. Despite the rules, Harry Potter was forced to play.
By Jen Phillips3 years ago in Critique
The Godfather's Brilliance: A Critical Appreciation
"The Godfather" is a cinematic masterpiece. With impeccable casting, writing, and directing, the film's brilliance shines through. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino deliver exceptional performances, supported by an outstanding cast. Even in my critical eyes it's a perfect ten, as it flawlessly captures the essence of power, family, and crime.
By Brooklyn Damien3 years ago in Critique
