Fiction
Moving
On a gray and cold day one winter I remember moving along slowing at best through the snowy woods. I saw squirrels running amuck up and down trees and birds flying all around. As I continued trudging through the snowy woods, I could feel the freezing winds right through my coat. I kept moving along, and then I saw some tracks that I decided to follow. Just a little way I saw a deer pawing at the snow. What sights you will see and hear while moving through the woods on a snowy yet very cold and windy winters day.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Nightingale
I am going to share with you a novel that is a classic novel like the ones in the image, but one that, I believe, will be a classic one day. Kristin Hannah has written 'The Nightingale'. It is a novel that will bring you tears, smiles, tears and smiles again with how the story progresses. This is the story of Vianne and Isabelle two sisters of World War II and how they survived. Vianne and Isabelle see the war in two different ways: one as a mother and the other as a person seeking adventure and seeking retribution. There is a line in the story that works even today with all the wars and battles that have occurred over the years: "We men are perhaps too quick to reach for our guns." Men back then should have listened to the women of the war, but did we?
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Witch (Circa 1966)
When I was a kid, one of the joys of my young life was coming home from school on a Friday night, knowing that if I had good marks in all my classes, I could stay up late and watch my two favorite shows. My first favorite was, hands down, Start Trek, but after it went off, there was a local show that I loved to watch, called "Shock Theater". You could find the title of the movie they were showing that night in the tv guide, so I had my nose in that magazine on Monday mornings, planning my weekend ahead.
By Veronica Coldironabout a year ago in Critique
The Women
Here is a novel written by Kristin Hannah entitled 'The Women'. It is a novel of the women who were nurses serving during the Vietnam War. The main character, who goes by the name of Frankie is the focus of the story and how she comes to grips about herself from someone who wants to make her family proud to a person who just wants to be accepted for what she has accomplished. Frankie is a new nurse who decides she wants to serve her country in Vietnam as a way to be close to a brother who was killed over there. She goes even though her parents are against it, and she should just get married and have children as this was the time that women could really only be nurses, teachers or secretaries other than mothers.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
The Butler
It has been a while since I read a Danielle Steel novel and this one entitled 'The Butler' is quite the fun page-turner. It is about two families that are very similar. One is about Joachim and the other Oliva, an Argentinian and an American. Joachim is a mirror twin, who is a butler, who meets Oliva when she needs an assistant for a job that she needs help doing, but there is one thing each of them will need to get over some very sad events that occurred in their pasts. This is a family story that covers the globe, and one will see that friendship can lead to other things.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
HeartBreaker
Sarah MacLean has written a historical romance entitled 'HeartBreaker'. This is the story of a young woman who wants to help her sex be able to find their own love matches instead of them being arranged by family. She believes in love even though during her time marriage was to have children and improve family standings. On a mission she meets and works with another person a man who is a Duke. Adelaide and Henry are the two main characters who start out hating but find ways to help each other out in various situations. This is quite the fun read and the cover is what made me pick the book up and read for the face of the woman seemed intriguing.
By Mark Grahamabout a year ago in Critique
Women on Screen: Psychological Themes in Contemporary Indian Cinema
Cinema and film are prevalent forms of mass communication that significantly influence opinions, shape perceptions, and reinforce prevailing cultural norms. They entertain audiences globally, offering an escape from everyday life by creating an alternate reality. Additionally, cinema has the power to alter individuals' mindsets and help establish new cultural, social, and political values. Indian cinema has long been a significant part of Indian culture, impacting society and individual lives in various ways. Movies influence people's fashion choices, speech, and social behaviour, both directly and indirectly. Over time, Indian cinema has evolved from traditional mythological films to "Bollywoodized" adaptations of successful Hollywood movies. In the 1970s, Indian cinema began to adopt a more socially conscious and politically focused approach.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Critique
Stream Horror Movie Review: a story for extreme gore fans
The horror film Stream, directed by Michael Leavy, has garnered attention as a modern slasher that intertwines elements of technology and gaming into its narrative. Released on August 21, 2024, the film follows the Keenan family, who, seeking to reconnect, unwittingly check into a hotel that becomes a deadly trap, orchestrated by a group of sadistic killers competing to create the most gruesome murders.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Critique
Terror Tuesday: Extreme Review,chilling stories that won't let you sleep
Terror Tuesday: Extreme is a new anthology horror series on Netflix. Inspired by the popular Thai horror radio show "Angkhan Khlumpong," the series features eight chilling episodes, each directed by a different filmmaker. The stories are based on real experiences shared by listeners, promising a blend of authentic terror and creative storytelling.
By Ninfa Galeanoabout a year ago in Critique
Alien Romulus: an entertaining story that retains the original essence
The latest installment in the Alien franchise, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, has garnered a mix of praise and criticism. Set between the original Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986), the film attempts to blend the claustrophobic horror of its predecessors with a fresh narrative centered around a group of young colonists.
By Ninfa Galeano2 years ago in Critique
