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So I watched M3GAN 2.0 (2025)
M3GAN 2.0 (2025), directed by Gerard Johnstone, arrives with the challenging task of following up the surprise hit of 2023. Where the original film carved out a unique niche blending campy horror with surprising emotional depth and sharp social commentary on technology and parenting, the sequel makes a decisive shift in tone and genre that proves to be both its greatest strength and most significant weakness.
By Parsley Rose 3 months ago in Critique
A Holistic Approach to Restorative Justice
Restorative justice conferencing preceded by rehabilitative programming within an indeterminate sentencing model will reduce recidivism and victim satisfaction more than punitive measures alone, rehabilitation alone, or the combination of the two. Restorative justice is a rehabilitative approach that involves “conferencing” – a process that comprises stakeholders involved in a crime focusing on repairing the damage done in a manner that promotes empathy in the offender and trauma-healing in the victim. The proposed paradigm shift from retributive/punitive approaches to restorative justice can reduce recidivism rates while fostering social cohesion within a framework that emphasizes rehabilitative and goal-oriented sentencing and the healing of victim trauma. Prevailing criminal justice philosophy must dismiss dogmatic retributive justice approaches in favor of a multidisciplinary system that prioritizes reintegration and recidivism reduction as the primary goal of sentencing. Traditional justice philosophy tends to reject restorative justice as implicitly lenient on crime; however, the method enables proactive criminological insight, provides a mechanism to address the root cause of crime, and equips reintegration efforts with tools to prevent relapse. The limited research of the efficacy of restorative justice is promising, particularly in the case of Shem-Tov’s 2024 study of 143 youthful offenders convicted of medium impact felonies such as burglary and assault . The results showed a 44% decrease in recidivism probability within the first six months of release when compared to a control group who were exposed to standard sentencing models.
By Dustin Owens3 months ago in Critique
SHELL Review: A Body Horror Comedy that Entertains
Shell is a body horror black comedy directed by Max Minghella, starring Elisabeth Moss and Kate Hudson. The film tells about the obsession for beauty and youth in Hollywood and in society in general. Shell could well be a parody of The Substance, the body horror movie directed by Caralie Fargeat, which was the big sensation of 2024.
By Ninfa Galeano4 months ago in Critique
Indigenous Voices in the Age of AI
🌍 Introduction: A New Digital Frontier In the twenty-first century, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the new frontier of human innovation. From self-driving cars to predictive healthcare, from facial recognition to generative art, AI has redefined how societies operate and how knowledge is stored, processed, and shared. Yet, while the promise of AI feels universal, its impact is not evenly distributed.
By Esther Sun4 months ago in Critique
Justice for Palestine: A Struggle the World Cannot Ignor
By Mahir Aiman, writing for Bluelotusteamworks International Desk For more than seventy years, the Palestinian people have lived through displacement, military occupation, and systemic injustice. What began with the Nakba in 1948 — when hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were forced to flee their homes — continues today in the form of blockades, settlement expansions, and daily restrictions on basic freedoms.
By [email protected]4 months ago in Critique
Finally Sat Down to Watch Midsommar (2019)
Ari Aster's 2019 film Midsommar represents an ambitious and polarizing entry in contemporary horror cinema. Following his acclaimed debut *Hereditary*, Aster crafts a folk horror experience that deliberately inverts the genre's visual conventions while exploring the dissolution of a toxic relationship against the backdrop of a Swedish pagan festival. The result is a film that is simultaneously beautiful and disturbing, meditative and visceral, earning both ardent admirers and vocal detractors.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
Mobile Phones: The Double-Edged Tool of Modern Life
In today’s fast-paced world, mobile phones have become an inseparable part of our lives. What once started as a simple device for making calls and sending text messages has now evolved into a powerful tool that touches almost every aspect of human activity. From communication and education to business and entertainment, mobile phones have transformed the way people connect and function. However, like every tool, they come with both advantages and disadvantages.
By Zeeshan Ali4 months ago in Critique
The AI Mirage:
Dhaka-In recent years, Bangladesh has made significant efforts to position itself as a leader in digital innovation among developing nations. From biometric registration systems to AI-driven governance, the country’s leadership under interim Prime Minister Mohammad Yunus has projected a bold vision of a high-tech future. But behind this veneer of progress lies a troubling reality: a pattern of misuse, overreach, and failed implementation that now threatens the rights and trust of millions.
By [email protected]4 months ago in Critique
The Criousity of The Finch App
An intro When I needed something to help me count and credit the days during the worst depression episodes of my life (so roughly my late twenties early thirties); Finch App was that daily boost of care. I found real succeess monitoring my Mental Health.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
From Liberation Heroes to Economic Failures: Africa’s Leadership Pandemic. AI-Generated.
The story of Africa in the second half of the twentieth century is often told as a story of triumph. It was the age of liberation, when nations long subjugated under colonial rule stood up to reclaim their sovereignty. Flags were raised, anthems were composed, and borders once marked by foreign empires now belonged, at least in theory, to the people of Africa. Leaders like Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Jomo Kenyatta, Patrice Lumumba, and later Nelson Mandela embodied the spirit of that age. They were not mere politicians; they were symbols of freedom, carriers of the collective dream that Africans could govern themselves with dignity and purpose.
By Knowledge & truth4 months ago in Critique
The Quiet Revolution of Abbott Elementary
In an era where television comedy often relies on cynicism and cringe humor, ABC's "Abbott Elementary" stands as a refreshing anomaly—a workplace mockumentary that chooses hope over despair, community over competition, and genuine heart over manufactured sentiment. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the series has quietly revolutionized how we think about both educational television and the mockumentary format itself.
By Parsley Rose 4 months ago in Critique
