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The Starry Night
Never has a painting so captured the public imagination. This visionary, expressionist work of art even inspired a very touching hit record by the American recording artist, Don Mclean (Vincent, 1971). As one historian observed, the painting absorbs the viewer into the cosmos whilst standing on the threshold of eternity.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Critique
The Collective
A group of righteous assassins called The Collective take aim at a highly sophisticated human trafficking ring backed by a network of untouchable billionaires. With their backs against the wall, The Collective has no choice but to put their most important mission in the hands of rookie assassin Sam Alexander.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
Calvin and Hobbs
These books were a godsend for a lonely, only child. I can’t think of a character I connected with more as a child. A precocious only child, check. His main company is his stuffed animal, check. Spends most of his day lost in his imagination, check. Thank you Bill Watterson.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Spider-Man: Lotus
This is a non-profit, feature-length film unaffiliated with Marvel, Sony, or Disney, created by fans of the character. Peter Parker lingers over the guilt of the past. When he's met with the news that a terminally ill child has requested to meet Spider-Man, Peter contemplates the decision to comfort him in his final days.
By kathy rich3 years ago in Critique
Snow White (Disney 1937) - a critique
A timeless tale, a technically brilliant telling. But the modern lens is brutal: the humour and themes don't hold up. An awful protagonist: a wet hen with a grating voice and no personality, surrounded by little leches. Never walks; minces everywhere waving her arms. Best character: Grumpy. Watch instead: Rammstein.
By L.C. Schäfer3 years ago in Critique
Contact
A highly underrated film about alien contact. If you enjoyed Close Encounters, you will love this. The special effects are a sight to behold, as you can see in the above clip. Based on a novel by Carl Sagan, the science has a great deal of credibility. Just watch it.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Critique
50 critics: She Hulk
What started off as a show with so much potential ended up being the Worse Marvel work since “Captain Marvel”. It may have meant well, but She Hulk falls flat with its constant whining from its main character who is the complete opposite of who she is supposed to be.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Critique
Serial: A Cultural Phenomenon
The very first “water-cooler” podcast, Serial single-handedly launched both the true crime and podcasting crazes. We the listener were right there with expert storyteller Koenig on her rollercoaster quest to unravel a murder mystery. Was he really guilty? Or were we about to bust open a miscarriage of justice together?
By Jenifer Nim3 years ago in Critique
Navigating Ideological Crossroads
In the lead-up to the 2024 Republican Primary, the political landscape was ablaze with anticipation. The party stood at a crucial crossroads, grappling with its ideological identity as it faced a diverse field of candidates vying for the nomination.
By Harrison Ezugwu3 years ago in Critique
Breaking the chains of submission:
Breaking the Chains of Submission: The Rise of the People's Champion In a world where the dreams of ordinary people have been shattered by a corrupt system, there is a glimmer of hope. The country was divided into countries, but these borders were more than just lines on a map: they represented barriers that imprisoned the common man.
By Sunil Kumar Lakhani3 years ago in Critique
