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National Geographic
What do you do when you don’t 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. That’s what National Geographic was for me as a child. The window of my dreams.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Harry Potter
Harry Potter captivates with its magical world, yet it has flaws. Rowling's storytelling is immersive but sometimes leans on genre clichés. However, it's criticized for simplistic good-vs-evil dynamics and its treatment of minority characters. Yet, the series succeeds in exploring themes of friendship and courage, resonating deeply with multiple generations.
By Abnoan Muniz3 years ago in Critique
Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup Can
Perhaps I am ignorant of how modern art works. Or just perhaps not interpreting the work of Andy Warhol correctly. But I have never understood why his painting of soup cans was so significant. And I am sure the person that created the designs for Campbells was no more impressed.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
No Shelter by Rage Against the Machine
Did Rage Against the Machine own a time machine in the 1990s? I’m not saying they did, but it’s sometimes too hard to listen to their 1998 single, No Shelter, and wonder if they hadn’t just arrived back from the 2020s. Prolific lyrics or time travel. Guess we’ll never know.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Do you want to question reality? What about reinterpreting the story every time you read the book or watch the movie? Well then, you’re in luck! Get, “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?”, and start losing your sanity today! Thank you Philip, I’ll never decide if Deckard is a replicant.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Stargate: The Movie
Do you like sci-fi? Do you like archaeology? What about Egyptology and little ancient aliens? You know, before it became popular. That is what we got in the 1994 classic, Stargate. Starring James Spader and Kurt Rusell, this cinematic epic launched one of the best sci-fi franchises of the 90s.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Heartwarming, Tragic, Inspirational
A film that resonates with the inner child in each of us, Dead Poets Society is and will remain timeless, and something that we each should return to when we fear we are losing a grip on our purpose, our innocence, our joy, or our lust for life.
By David Spivak3 years ago in Critique
Lord of the Rings
The most fantastic set of movies ever made. It takes the story from a hobbit with the most powerful ring of power set to destroy the evil thing through a journey of nine companions: the perilous journey and many setbacks with adventure and unlikely friendships to unlikely success to happen.
By Sarah Danaher3 years ago in Critique
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
When a pirate named Burger Beard steals the secret Krabby Patty formula, the citizens of Bikini Bottom run amok when they have nothing to eat and turn into rebels, leading riots. So Spongebob turns to the one person that no one expects: Plankton. But Mr. Krabs is hesitant because of their rivalry and Plankton stuggles to learn what is means to be part of a team. Eventually they along with Patrick, Squidward and Sandy go above the sea to get the formula back and defeat Burger Beard and his crew. As they all do so, Plankton does learn the meaning of teamwork.
By Forest Green3 years ago in Critique
