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Seinfeld
A goofy, observational show that breaks down the mundane minutiae of 90's life in New York City. The characters are relatable yet inscrutable caricatures of real people. We all know a Jerry, an Elaine, someone who bafflingly floats by like Kramer, and we're all a little George--aggrieved, petty, and misanthropic.
By Merrie Sanders3 years ago in Critique
The Un-Welcoming To Ghana: You Don't Invite Someone To A Dirty House
Thursday, 24 August 2023 By: TB Obwoge Momma Ebo, (That's what I will call her) would awake around 5 am, I think, because morning wasn't my thing after all.
By IwriteMywrongs3 years ago in Critique
Justin Bieber's Purpose Album
Dressed up as an album charting personal growth, 'Purpose' instead unfolds as a cautionary tale of stunted artistic evolution. Its tracks, replete with feigned regret and borrowed platitudes, perform a hollow charade of faux maturity. The result is not a harmonious symphony, but a jarring, disappointing cacophony of missed opportunities.
By Abnoan Muniz3 years ago in Critique
X-Men: God Loves Man Kills
I call this Claremont's thesis as an X-Men writer. While certain panels might not have aged well, the X-Men's story of civil rights and discrimination is perfectly condensed into this one book. This is the X-Men.
By Kelsey Clarey3 years ago in Critique
The Fifth Element (Critique)
This sci-fi classic was probably one of the most formative to me in my youth. The style of The Fifth Element strongly resembles French bandes dessinées, which only adds to its charm. Colorful characters, fantastic acting, and a whacky 90's plot make this one of the best sci-fi movies to-date.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Critique
Dune
Few fiction books changed my worldview as Dune did. Weird, unique, foreign, and long thought to be unadaptable (we’ll see how this version lands. I’m cheering for you, Dennis!), Frank Herbert’s masterpiece twists your mind and your conceptions, forcing you to confront the uncomfortable.
By Matthew J. Fromm3 years ago in Critique
Galavant (Review)
This is by far my favorite musical television series. Galavant is witty, poignant, and refreshingly addictive comedic entertainment. This show holds a special place in my heart for its unforgettable one-liners, whimsical characters, celebrity cameos, and catchy earworms that I still hum to this very day. Bring Galavant back, ABC!!
By Ian Read3 years ago in Critique
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) A 50 word Critique
One won’t find much Cooper or Log Lady here, A prequel of Laura Palmer turning tricks for blow, “The owls are never what they seem” -
By Grz Colm3 years ago in Critique
ASOIAF: A Game of Thrones (Critique)
A Game of Thrones is an instant fantasy classic. While some of the individual characters can be a little two-dimensional, certain ones like Tyrion and Jon have powerful arcs. Where the book truly shines is its intricate plot and world-building. Delightfully dark and spellbinding, this proves a wonderful fantasy novel.
By Ian Read3 years ago in Critique
The Tempest
Prospero, the banished Duke, torments those poor few caught in his tempest. Including Alonso, the King who helped overthrow him.
By ThatWriterWoman3 years ago in Critique
The last airbender (the 2010 movie)
Fire-benders can always bend fire out of their bodies, not just during Sozin's comet! It doesn't take seven high level Earth-benders to simply move a rock!
By Neil Marathe3 years ago in Critique
How to waste your life without noticing?
You find a cool dish you want to cook one day. You find a place you want to visit one day. You learn a new skill you might use one day. What about now? You've been scrolling for hours. Forgetting the simple pleasure of unexpected lessons from the outside world.
By Martyna Dearing3 years ago in Critique