Art

Atlantis: The Lost Empire
The perfect movie for young me! 20,000 leagues AND Journey to the Centre of the Earth with steampunk mercenaries, giant monsters, and high-fantasy soft magic? What an amazing idea!
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in Critique
Hamilton
In 2015, a breakout performance pushed the envelope. Hamilton is optimistic, impassioned and quite entertaining, winning dozens of awards including the coveted Pulitzer Prize for drama. Miranda's depiction, centers around the rise of Alexander Hamilton. It's wide range of musical genres and unique characterizations will leave you in breathless awe.
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Critique
Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog
A glimpse into the surreal. Caspar David Friedrich’s Romantic painting, “Wanderer Above the Sea of Fog”, explores the immensity of nature and our place within it. A lone man faces this power, letting it surround him. He experiences the surreal by standing in the middle of nature’s endless grasp.
By Victoria Turnbull2 years ago in Critique
The New Human Resources
Netflix is a streaming service that provides its customers with an abundance of original content. Under the "adult animation" tab is a show: Human Resources. Once you get past the grossness, the situations are relatable. The first few episodes touch on post-partum depression, infidelity and alcoholism. Worth a watch...18+
By Latoya Giles 2 years ago in Critique
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
The epic that brought the Star Wars saga full circle, Revenge of the Sith chronicles the fall of the Republic and Anakin Skywalker’s metamorphosis into Darth Vader. There is a lot to like about this film, from its climactic confrontations to its operatic soundtrack, arguably the best in the series.
By Louis T2 years ago in Critique
Rap
Where did you learn to write poetry? I read a lot of poetry. That's true. More often, I listened to rap. While I like most music, rap will always be one of my favorite genres. It has taught me more than rhythm and rhyme. It’s taught me about the world.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Head of Julia by Auerbach Frank and Leon Kossoff - Portrait
Leon Kossoff and Frank Auerbach paint with hard, striking lines in a Stuckist manner. Haunting faces imply a connection to the place
By Lightness2 years ago in Critique
Mona Lisa
She is a beautiful enigmatic woman; I understand why people come from everywhere to admire her. When I finally got to see her, I fainted, and not because of her magnetism. I simply got squished between two tall tourists and lost access to air. The lady needs a bigger house!
By Katya Duft2 years ago in Critique
The Decameron
Was this perfect for our times? Bought during COVID-19; read at home with quarantine measures and online work around me; glided along the hundred tales (some going too far; others far too simple); respected this classic collection written during its own plague years.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Critique
How Animals Eat Their Food?
This light-hearted, sarcastic series only gets better with each iteration. "How Animals Eat Their Food" contrasts whacky charades with deadpan salad eating. Through hours of meticulous research, the team at MEM has crafted this documentary of earthly delights. Now, let us be mesmerized by the wonders of the animal kingdom...
By Jenna Sedi2 years ago in Critique
The Calvin Stickers
Let the grifters grift. It’s their only gift. You work hard on your craft. You spend hours on your craft. Just for someone to drop a link. Or worse, they drop something unrelated. It stinks. Maybe Bill Watterson was right, when he chose to ignore the sticker grifters. We’ll see.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Galavant
Galavant is the "Shrek" of the Epic Hero's Journey, except it stopped short of running the franchise into the ground. It's extremely self-aware, knows how to keep the plot-twists coming without overdoing them, balances truly touching emotional moments with side-splitting comedy, and comes with a catchy, singalong soundtrack.
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in Critique