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Most recently published stories in Critique.
The Giving Tree
Children’s picture books seldom have much depth in their brief pages or illustrations. Yet, The Giving Tree perfectly encapsulates abstract concepts like love, selflessness, and even death. It is simultaneously a straightforward children’s story and a heartbreaking allegory aptly showing the lengths one goes to (and gives to) for love.
By Tiffany Morgan2 years ago in Critique
The Cat In The Hat
Obnoxious and boisterous is the only way to describe the character in Dr. Seuss’s “The Cat In The Hat”. He is at once villain and hero. By bursting into the children’s lives and turning everything upside down, he then saves the day in the nick of time and disappears.
By Traci E. Langston2 years ago in Critique
Unwrapping Barbie: Balancing Beauty, Impact and Imagination in 50 Words
An iconic figure influencing values. Plastic perfection upholds unattainable beauty standards. Barbie Movies: Colorful tales weaving friendship and ambition, but some critics note formulaic plots, provoking discussions about femininity. Cinematic journeys inspire despite debates
By Tereza Giannouri2 years ago in Critique
In the Mix with YouTube
Music mix channels are some of the best parts of YouTube. They keep you company when writing or studying. They’re great for finding new music, without having to dig through tons of other channels, or Spotify. It’s often the best part of my day to put music on and write.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
The chosen one
In the Goblet of Fire, the rules were given for the Triwizard tournament; one being over 17, adults can't add an underage wizard and no spell can be used. Not only was Harry Potter’s name added, he became the fourth contestant. Despite the rules, Harry Potter was forced to play.
By Jen Phillips2 years ago in Critique
The Godfather's Brilliance: A Critical Appreciation
"The Godfather" is a cinematic masterpiece. With impeccable casting, writing, and directing, the film's brilliance shines through. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino deliver exceptional performances, supported by an outstanding cast. Even in my critical eyes it's a perfect ten, as it flawlessly captures the essence of power, family, and crime.
By Brooklyn Damien2 years ago in Critique
Starry Night: A Critique
A testament to surrealism, The Starry Night holds perfect colors and staccato brush strokes distinctive to its creator. Each star's light reverberates against the blue. But, Starry Night, or Windy Eve? The work's title lacks credit to the iconic feature of the piece: its fluid, swirling sky. Nevertheless, a masterpiece.
By Abby Seber2 years ago in Critique
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is abuse, misogyny, and an alarming age gape all concealed in delightful musical numbers. Alas, despite these glaring flaws, it delights and warms the heart. Join Eliza, a poor flower girl, as she rises up in social ranking with the help of a berating phonetics professor, Henry.
By Laura Lann2 years ago in Critique
Dune Book Series
A true masterpiece, Dune can sometimes be confusing, shifting between multiple characters' points of view mingled with made-up jargon. However, these five books spanning fifteen thousand years are truly fascinating stories worth the thousand hours spent reading them. Warning: There is a bit of incest, but only for breeding purposes.
By Jessica Crane 2 years ago in Critique
Barbie Is Not A Masterpiece
In a world where blockbusters based on toys or other shiny pre-existing IPs rule the Cinelux, Barbie never takes itself seriously and even laughs and winks when it does. No Oscar bait here, but chances are the gold could have a pink lining this year, Thanks to Ms. America (Ferrera).
By Herman Wilkins2 years ago in Critique
