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are there still beautiful things?
On the appropriately-titled seventh track, seven, of Taylor Swift's 8th studio album, folklore, she asks, "are there still beautiful things?". This album answers the question with a melodic resounding "yes". The metaphors, tenderly-crafted storytelling, and emotion poured into all 17 songs are a recipe for pure perfection. Bravo, Miss Swift.
By Raine Neal2 years ago in Critique
Fifty Shades of. . . Why, Exactly?
The Fifty Shades of Grey franchise has been nothing short of shocking since its release. From books to films, the story is less of a nod to the BDSM community and more of a glamorization of outdated “romance” tropes that show women that love should hurt. Highly would not recommend.
By Eva A. Schellinger2 years ago in Critique
Censorship
The reality that the United States is not as free as one think. Art of all forms are often subjected to censorship. I have never heard of a piece of art assult anyone physically. If art offends thee, turn away. Simple means to protect your fluff for brains.
By Sheila L. Chingwa2 years ago in Critique
"Long Live The Pumpkin Queen"
The book Long Live The Pumpkin Queen by Shea Ernshaw is a sweet and enthralling sequel to the Tim Burton's movie "Nightmare Before Christmas." It has a powerful theme of growth, courage, loyalty, bravery, and staying true to one's self, no matter where you go, or what situation you're in.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Critique
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
We are thrown into a surreal and disjointed reality with a group of close friends who live together who are playing house. Trauma and darkness lies underneath their colorful world, with secrets and lies strewn about in catchy songs that mirror our fixation on media to educate and amuse us.
By Melissa Ingoldsby2 years ago in Critique
War & Peace
The Russian word "mir" (peace) has another meaning - "world, society." While translating the novel's title as "War and Peace" is logical for juxtopposition, Tolstoy's main goal was to show how war affects the world. It is Natasha's love and life story in the context of war, peace, and society.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Critique
Barbie: defining an epoch
Forget the hype, forget the feministic knee jerk, go see the movie. Barbie is a film about life, and the juxtaposition of reality and fantasy. It speaks to gender identity, growing up and the struggle to come to terms with existence. Future generations will recognize Barbie as defining an epoch.
By Raymond G. Taylor2 years ago in Critique
