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Analyzing Illmatic
Nas' debut album, Illmatic, holds its place in hip-hop history despite its perennial critique of brevity. Revered within hip-hop culture as a classic, the album's exceptional production roster echoes the weight of expectations carried by the young artist's inaugural masterpiece. The producers assembled are some of the all time greats.
By Brooklyn Damien2 years ago in Critique
The NUN II (2023)
The Nun II (2023) "The greatest evil in the conjuring universe returns." Release date… Sep 8th, 2023 Mystery, Thriller, Horror Four years after the events at the Abbey of St. Carta, Sister Irene returns once again and comes face to face with the demonic force Valak, the Nun.
By TV of tv's2 years ago in Critique
Oppenheimer (2023, dir. Christopher Nolan)
Everybody sucked & the plot hinged on manufactured drama with RDJ’s character. Oppenheimer knew what he was doing & I have no sympathy for his guilt. “I am become Death…” Hubris cannot simultaneously be punished & celebrated.
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Critique
Xena:Warrior Princess Pot
After six years of laughter, love, and storytelling, the hero must die! Xena is beheaded and strung up like an animal’s carcass. A violent, horrific end. Xena’s beloved Battling Bard, Gabrielle, is left cradling a clay pot with her soulmate’s ashes inside, sailing off into the sunset, alone!
By Rulam Day2 years ago in Critique
Twilight
An awkward teenager. A sparkly vampire. A besotted werewolf. Love it or hate it, the cultural impact of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight is undeniable. Combining supernatural themes with young adult romance for the first time, the series paved the way for a new sub-genre in fiction and has become truly iconic.
By Maahi Trivedi2 years ago in Critique
Mona Lisa
The Mona Lisa's enduring allure demonstrates that beauty's perception is ephemeral. As the Renaissance ideal transformed, modern media's changing standards reflect an evolutionary shift in tastes. Today's less favorable appearance could easily captivate others in another era. Diverse perceptions over time prove that beauty resides within an individual observer's gaze.
By Anthony Chan2 years ago in Critique
College Degrees. Top Story - August 2023.
The most expensive piece of paper one may ever own. Signed off and sealed, making the empty promises that higher education brings extra official. Garnered after many nights of justified tears and many words written on topics one can't even remember. C's get degrees, but good jobs are never promised.
By Ashley Lima2 years ago in Critique
Naruto: Personable Pariah
The Naruto Series teaches viewers purpose, responsibility, and faith by telling of a child ( Naruto ) born an outcast in martyrdom due to his parents' choices to end the Third World War. Naruto is courageous, optimistic, and diligent, transforming him into the savior of his village and the world.
By OneWithPen2 years ago in Critique
Campbell's Soup Cans. Runner-Up in Critique Challenge.
Soup of the day. Andy Warhol's thirty-two cans of Cambell's soup were originally displayed in 1962. It is an artisanal simulation of mass production at its best in a consumer world. Seen as a rip-off of known objects and products. It's just soup in a can after all. Nothing else.
By NJ2 years ago in Critique
The Color Purple
The Color Purple is dark, rich, and captivating - the tale of two sisters torn apart by greed, malicious intentions, and brutal men. But, it's also a story of unwavering faith, love, redemption, and community. Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg steal the show. To save lives, they must break traditions.
By EYHCS2 years ago in Critique
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Touting the message that eating healthy makes us feel good, grow and become better, fully-realized versions of ourselves, while consuming junk food leaves us feeling lousy, The Very Hungry Caterpillar would be nothing but noble if not for its message also buying into the toxic culture of fat-shaming. So close.
By Hailey Marchand-Nazzaro2 years ago in Critique
A Man Called Ove
Ove is ready to die. Unfortunately, a new neighbor disturbs his death and forces him to live (and where’d the cat come from?). Humorous and heartfelt, A Man Called Ove is an honest look at the joy and sorrow of living told through the life of one cranky old man.
By Judah LoVato2 years ago in Critique