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Critique Challenge Critique. Top Story - August 2023.
50 words to critique whatever you want. A lesson in brevity. You can critique anything. novels, albums, movies, sculptures, paintings, online content, hats. No not hats. Unless it was a very famous hat. Then you could critique that hat.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
Hocus Pocus
Spooky season is almost here, and what is it without Winnifred, Mary, and Sarah? The perfect blend of goofy and fun with iconic characters and just enough heart to put a spell on you forever. Gary and Penny Marshall are icing on the cake. But the sequel is absolute garbage.
By Natalie Gray2 years ago in Critique
Oppenheimer Is A Masterpiece
Beautiful but long masterwork teaming with career best from those on screen and off. The story of scientific ambition at odds with realpolitik deserves praise in almost every major category. The masterpiece gets in its' own way, heightening personal dramas that pale in comparison to theo-philisophical implications of nuclear war.
By Herman Wilkins2 years ago in Critique
Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark". Runner-Up in Critique Challenge.
One of the most powerful parts of this play appears when its protagonist decides to pretend to be mad, the better to find out who others truly are. Ask anyone odd: the other humans will reveal themselves when you act strangely in their company. You will learn many, bitter lessons.
By D. J. Reddall2 years ago in Critique
Chit-Chatting About Champions
Hollywood respected Bobby Farrelly displayed stereotypical information targeting intellectual disabilities in the mass distributed feature “Champions”. Headlining Woody Johnson and Kaitlin Olson the routine conversation piece drags on for over two hours using a chit-chatting discussion style. Despite simple level script plot points, the sensitive subject matter is addressed respectfully.
By Marc OBrien2 years ago in Critique
Great Expectations
Poor boy Pip grows up infatuated with the privileged Estella who lives with her eccentric recluse aunt, Ms. Havisham. Only money can improve Pip’s lot in life and love. Dickens' richly-drawn characters and beautifully descriptive storytelling will pull readers into this tale of mystery, unrequited love, money, class, and morals.
By Vivian R McInerny2 years ago in Critique
Hamilton
In 2015, a breakout performance pushed the envelope. Hamilton is optimistic, impassioned and quite entertaining, winning dozens of awards including the coveted Pulitzer Prize for drama. Miranda's depiction, centers around the rise of Alexander Hamilton. It's wide range of musical genres and unique characterizations will leave you in breathless awe.
By Lamar Wiggins2 years ago in Critique
