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Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1997)
Forget the forever overhyped Office Space. This is the one Mike Judge movie you need to see. Beavis and Butt-Head literally do America in this farce that sees Demi Moore and Bruce Willis deliver some of the strongest work of their acting careers. This was definitely overlooked by the Academy.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
OK Computer By Radiohead (1997)
OK Computer saw a reasonably good, if pedestrian, jangly guitar-based band from Oxford turn into one of the most continuously inventive bands of our modern times. That they don't sound the same as that album nowadays is testimony to their boundary and envelope-pushing intentions. It's still flawless, 25 years later.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
Different Class by Pulp (1995)
Pulp showed they were in a Different Class from the rest of the so-called Britpop scene with this career-defining album. Jarvis Cocker's biting lyrics and heartfelt vocals about the social classes and life in general, backed by sweeping soundscapes with catchy choruses. Oasis Vs Blur was already lost to Pulp.
By Paul Stewart3 years ago in Critique
The Da Vinci Code 2003
One sees it for its worth: Priceless! Allusive! It's more than what meets the ear. Historians may get astounded while seeking credulity thro' it's false conspiracies. Cryptographers can get seduced from the truth while attempting to deduce facts from fiction. Perhaps a staunch reader can experience a cultural expedition through it.
By Madhu Goteti 3 years ago in Critique
A Bite Sized Review
This novel sparked the inferno that was teenage angst and rose colored glasses. Almost twenty years since its debut, Twilight has amassed a cult following that also contain its biggest critics. As a "Twi-hard", I can comfortably say there are far better, and healthier, vampire romances to get lost in.
By Ellie Beauchamp3 years ago in Critique
"Critique: The Great Gatsby"
Fitzgerald's portrayal of the Jazz Age excesses is vivid, but character depth suffers. Gatsby's enigmatic charm captivates, yet his shallowness disappoints. Daisy's lack of agency is frustrating. Elegant prose conveys opulence, but themes could delve deeper. A classic cautionary tale, though its potential remains partially untapped.
By Nitin Gabhe3 years ago in Critique
Nirvana's Nevermind album
Nirvana's Nevermind album masterfully propelled grunge into the mainstream, capturing the poignant angst of a generation through raw vocals and heavy riffs. Yet, its commercial success paradoxically undermines its anti-establishment message, making it both a symbol of grunge authenticity and a commodified version of youth rebellion. Iconic, but somewhat contradictory.
By Abnoan Muniz3 years ago in Critique
Dirty Dancing
"Nobody puts Baby in a corner." I remember my mother telling me at the ripe age of twelve that this is a film for every teenage girl to watch. A film that almost did not make it in the industry because of the concept with fantastic casting to boot. Worth the watch.
By Chloe Rose Violet 🌹3 years ago in Critique
