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Looking at Old Photos
Going through many old photographs from my parents' younger days through my childhood of the 1960's and 1970's. There are black and white ones as well as those color ones with all the 'red' eyes. There were tears and smiles with more smiles than tears. As I found out my mom saved all those school pictures (individual and class). I began looking at these and wondered whatever happened to most of them especially from elementary school. I know some moved but believe it or not I found a few on social media and now are 'friends' once again. Happy memories.
By Mark Graham3 months ago in Critique
Review of Miraculous: The Adventures of Ladybug and Cat noir
This is a 2015 series with seven seasons that has a very interesting plot. In short, two teenagers are chosen to be superheroes in Paris. The thing is, the girl likes the boy when he's not a superhero, and the boy likes the girl when he is. Honestly, it's a good and very entertaining story.
By Marcela marin3 months ago in Critique
The Man on Fire: A Story of Love, Sacrifice and Redemption
The Man on Fire, released in 2004 by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington, is much more than just an action film. It is a poignant dive into the twists and turns of the human soul, where violence mixes with raw emotion and redemption takes shape in the simplest gestures. But at the heart of this gripping thriller, what stands out above all is the unique relationship that develops between bodyguard Creasy and young Pita, a kidnapped girl.
By Baptiste Monnet3 months ago in Critique
My top 10 disgusting, cruel, and hard-to-watch movies...
There are films that are extreme, whether because of their terror, their disgust, or simply because of how sadistic they are. Based on this, here are my top ten of these types of films, and if you're brave, I recommend them to you.
By Marcela marin3 months ago in Critique
Bridging Zen Buddhism and Heidegger's Ontology - Alexis karpouzos
The Kyoto School represents one of the most profound intercultural philosophical movements of the 20th century, emerging from the intellectual ferment of Kyoto University in Japan. Founded by Nishida Kitarō in the early 1900s, this loose affiliation of thinkers sought to synthesize Eastern spiritual traditions—particularly Zen Buddhism—with the rigorous methods of Western philosophy. At its heart lies a radical exploration of "absolute nothingness" (zettai mu), a concept that echoes the Zen notion of emptiness (śūnyatā) while engaging deeply with existential themes in Martin Heidegger's work.
By alexis karpouzos3 months ago in Critique
I rewatched Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012) serves as the conclusion to the massively popular franchise based on Stephenie Meyer's novels. Directed by Bill Condon, the film attempts to provide closure to the supernatural romance while delivering the spectacle audiences expected from a franchise finale. However, its execution reveals both the strengths and significant weaknesses that defined the series.
By Parsley Rose 3 months ago in Critique
The Last Bet
It was a gray evening in Paris when Julien entered the small café on Rue des Martyrs. The rain tapped against the window, soft and relentless, like time reminding him he was running out of it. He had one last envelope of cash — ten thousand euros — all that remained of his father’s inheritance.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in Critique
Bloodless movies are more disturbing
These days, there are so many movies that try to scare you with strong images, exaggerated effects, and gallons of blood. But, to be honest, many of those stories leave nothing behind. On the other hand, there are movies that show almost nothing and still manage to stay in your head. Those are the ones that truly disturb.
By Marcela marin3 months ago in Critique
Who's funeral?
Whose funeral is this? I asked. The person at the casket looked down and wondered is this real. I was just talking to them the other day, and as the saying goes, they were smiling and rushing about not knowing what will happen just going about their day. I guess you really do not know how much time we really have. We must learn from this experience one way or another to appreciate what we have in our family and friends and also how we live our lives one way or another to make us fulfilled and move on steadily.
By Mark Graham3 months ago in Critique
