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"Always Down For You..." - Your Favorite Unabridged Dictionary
Impress your friends. Boss. English teachers who irritated you. Alternative formats that work with/without internet access for every A-Z word ever needed in life 24/7.
By The Dani Writer3 years ago in Critique
Every Breath You Take
This globally beloved & iconic song became the cherished soundtrack for 80’s newlyweds as they danced their romantic first dance.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨3 years ago in Critique
The Spider and The Fly
The images by Tony Diterlizzi beautifully capture the spider and the fly in the style of an old black and white movie. The poem, as compelling now as it was when in was first written, serves as a powerful reminder how vanity can lead us to listen to dangerous words.
By R.S. Sillanpaa3 years ago in Critique
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Each image wonderfully weird and sinister, capturing the imagination of a reader of any age. It is impossible to view the pictures and captions without imagining what came before and more importantly, what happened next. The beauty of the book, is that we will never know. A true master piece.
By R.S. Sillanpaa3 years ago in Critique
The Watertower
A wonderful example of a picture book where the illustrations add to the story and mystery of the watertower. The closer you look at the illustrations, the more you see. The story leaves you with so many questions and sparks the imagination. What lurks in the waters of the watertower?
By R.S. Sillanpaa3 years ago in Critique
Few Good Men Critique
Rob Reiner's 1992 film "A Few Good Men," starring Tom Cruise as Lt. Daniel Kaffee, brings to the forefront the complexities of military justice, honor, and personal accountability. While the film undoubtedly showcases Tom Cruise's charismatic portrayal and the tension-filled courtroom drama, it's essential to examine both its strengths and shortcomings in its exploration of these themes.
By Nav k Aidan3 years ago in Critique
The Gruffalo's Child by Julia Donaldson - a critique
A sequel that builds on its originator. A child goes out in the snow and explores on her own. What does she find there? The Big Bad Mouse?
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Critique
The Stand by Stephen King - a critique
Great place to start with the master of horror. Captain Tripps' viral madness rips world to weaken and fracture. The battle begins for souls of survivors.
By Rachel Deeming3 years ago in Critique
A Beautiful Mind
Entertaining to watch, however does not depict an accurate description of Schizophrenia or John Nash's life. Nash suffered homelessness, he separated from his wife-they got back together after he became compliant with is medication-and he did not have visual hallucinations. Schizophrenia is not just hallucinations, it is a dynamic illness.
By Sid Aaron Hirji3 years ago in Critique
One Piece
A treasure hunt that takes both it's fictional world and our world on a journey beyond our homes. A journey filled with adventure, sorrow, goofiness, and death.
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Critique
I Think You Should Leave
The phrase "What is happening?" best describes every sketch in this absurdist comedy series. "If you know, you know." | Credit: I Think You Should Leave (Netflix)
By Jay Kobayashi3 years ago in Critique
Introduction for "Living in MAGIC"
(Hello lovely Vocal members! I would love some feedback on this introduction for a personal development book I'm writing. Please answer honestly in the comments - Would you be intrigued enough to continue reading? Why or why not?)
By Katie Kiesling3 years ago in Critique