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Most recently published stories in Critique.

Bridget Jones’s Diary. Top Story - August 2023.
Bridget Jones had a red diary. She was seeking true love between Mark Darcy, a politician and Daniel Cleaver, her boss. Bridget’s story was about sex and a series of embarrassing humor.
By Mariann Carroll3 years ago in Critique
Waiting For Godot
In one very simple two-act play, using a modicum of poetic language and imagery, Samuel Becket has encapsulated the true existentialist meaning of life. No other writer, apart from Shakespeare himself, could have so eloquently, tragically, and comedically portrayed what it means to pass the time between birth and death.
By Liam Ireland3 years ago in Critique
I’m No Critic But…
Will Ferrell is completely overrated and ruined the last season of The Office. The characters in Succession have absolutely no redeemable qualities and I couldn’t force myself to care if they lived or died.
By Kelley Zherzhi3 years ago in Critique
Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa
The iconic Mona Lisa painting isn’t that large, but you don’t have to fail an art history class to recognize that mysterious smile. Do tourists wait because they appreciate portraiture, or because she’s been propelled into popularity? I still think she’s timeless.
By Maggie Elizabeth 3 years ago in Critique
A critique of Animal Farm
Animal Farm is a thought-provoking allegorical novel that critiques the corruption of power and the dangers of totalitarianism. Through its animal characters and their revolution, George Orwell exposes the flaws and hypocrisy of political systems, leaving readers with a lasting reflection on the human condition and the potential for oppression.
By shallon gregerson3 years ago in Critique
A Farewell to Arms and A Book to Throw
A Farewell to Arms is an iconic piece, often on many top ten charts of classics. Hemingway’s prose is excellent, and the majority of the book is exquisite. His ending reminds us all that life is not fair. Even worse, the ending ruins an enduring book that is otherwise marvelous.
By Noah Glenn3 years ago in Critique
Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
I never thought the concept of being happy and sad simultaneously would be so okay. Chbosky gracefully captures the innocence of teenage-hood, the complexities of relationships, and the pressures of a perceived-judgemental society.
By Oneg In The Arctic3 years ago in Critique
The Matrix Revolutions
Matrix Revolutions takes the viewer to the next level. The victor defeats the code only to lose his mind and love. This time there is no cookie. It's Groundhog Day, except with 1s and 0s. Sometimes they left the viewer wondering if we needed a fourth edition in the series.
By EYHCS3 years ago in Critique
What We Do in the Shadows
This mockumentary follows the immortal lives of vampire roommates and a familiar who clings to the hope of one day being turned.
By Leslie Writes3 years ago in Critique
A Man Called Ove. Runner-Up in Critique Challenge.
Old man. Grump. Bloody youngens these days. Society is doomed. This bloody cat again. Why can’t everyone just leave me alone? Can I just die in peace already? This food is pretty good. Cat’s alright too, I guess. Suppose I have to save the neighbourhood myself. Life ain’t so bad.
By Renessa Norton3 years ago in Critique
Light Red Over Black
Seeing a jpeg image of a Mark Rothko painting serves no purpose. You have to see the painting itself to contemplate its meaning. If all you see is a painting, you are missing the point. A Rothko is all about the mood, the movement, and a connection with the artist.
By Raymond G. Taylor3 years ago in Critique
Halloween
More than 13 million pumpkins are wasted on Halloween - perfectly good food. More than $400m of uneaten sweets, thrown out. All to celebrate a day associated with evil, death and the sacrifice of children. One day you will open the door to hand out candy, and there's a gun.
By Hummingbird3 years ago in Critique