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The Fifth Element (Critique)
This sci-fi classic was probably one of the most formative to me in my youth. The style of The Fifth Element strongly resembles French bandes dessinées, which only adds to its charm. Colorful characters, fantastic acting, and a whacky 90's plot make this one of the best sci-fi movies to-date.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Critique
Dune
Few fiction books changed my worldview as Dune did. Weird, unique, foreign, and long thought to be unadaptable (we’ll see how this version lands. I’m cheering for you, Dennis!), Frank Herbert’s masterpiece twists your mind and your conceptions, forcing you to confront the uncomfortable.
By Matthew J. Fromm2 years ago in Critique
Galavant (Review)
This is by far my favorite musical television series. Galavant is witty, poignant, and refreshingly addictive comedic entertainment. This show holds a special place in my heart for its unforgettable one-liners, whimsical characters, celebrity cameos, and catchy earworms that I still hum to this very day. Bring Galavant back, ABC!!
By Ian Read2 years ago in Critique
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992) A 50 word Critique
One won’t find much Cooper or Log Lady here, A prequel of Laura Palmer turning tricks for blow, “The owls are never what they seem” -
By Grz Colm2 years ago in Critique
ASOIAF: A Game of Thrones (Critique)
A Game of Thrones is an instant fantasy classic. While some of the individual characters can be a little two-dimensional, certain ones like Tyrion and Jon have powerful arcs. Where the book truly shines is its intricate plot and world-building. Delightfully dark and spellbinding, this proves a wonderful fantasy novel.
By Ian Read2 years ago in Critique
The Tempest
Prospero, the banished Duke, torments those poor few caught in his tempest. Including Alonso, the King who helped overthrow him.
By ThatWriterWoman2 years ago in Critique
The last airbender (the 2010 movie)
Fire-benders can always bend fire out of their bodies, not just during Sozin's comet! It doesn't take seven high level Earth-benders to simply move a rock!
By Neil Marathe2 years ago in Critique
How to waste your life without noticing?
You find a cool dish you want to cook one day. You find a place you want to visit one day. You learn a new skill you might use one day. What about now? You've been scrolling for hours. Forgetting the simple pleasure of unexpected lessons from the outside world.
By Martyna Dearing2 years ago in Critique
The Stormlight Archives
An incredible fantasy saga that both teaches about mental illness and explores the ways people heal, deal with and get run over by them depending on their societal circumstances and the people they surround themselves with. It also happens to give these same people superpowers which is honestly a treat.
By Vicious Avarice2 years ago in Critique
“I Have A Dream”
Prominent American dreamer persuasively impacts a nation with his prescient vision of what could and should be. Principled pacifist passionately preaches
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Critique
Pumpkin Spice Lattes: A Critique
I was once a "not like other girls" girl. I scorned all that was basic: ugg boots, infinity scarfs, and the fabled mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
By Bri Craig2 years ago in Critique
The Addams Family - TV Series
As a kid, The Addams Family was a favourite of mine, not as obvious as The Munsters but delightfully subversive. As an adult I bought the DVD and was not impressed with the picture quality, but five minutes into the first episode that didn't matter. Astin, Jones & Co Perfection.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 years ago in Critique