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Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven"
The essence of rock’s pure musical alchemy, "Stairway to Heaven." "There's a lady who's sure, all that glitters is gold," encapsulates a timeless allure.
By William Saint Val2 years ago in Critique
Charlatan
When they get online, they look to see what they can find. Was their creativity ever there? Is it in decline? Writing isn’t hard. It comes with ease. It takes no more effort than to blow a breeze. Now we question all you’ve created. Was it yours, or just imitated?
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
50 Critics: E.T.
When Science Fiction auteur Stephen Spielberg gave us E.T. He gave us the most iconic film about Alien life ever. E.T. Is a masterpiece because it gives us a more personal look into the life of an extraterrestrial, as opposed to just the eyes of the humans who fear them.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Critique
Critique: Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde is the distillation of pure joy in my mind. When I am sad, I watch Legally Blonde and my mood immediately shifts. It is impossible to be sad watching Elle Woods in Legally Blonde as she pluckily shows the world the kind of kindness and resilience we need.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Critique
Ulysses
Stately? We all know the truth about June 16th: a date with Nora, something kinky, and the day became unforgettable. Already stated that genius is a form of play...and this is the most playful book ever written by a genius.
By Kendall Defoe 2 years ago in Critique
50 Critics: Krush Groove
When capturing the purest spirit of what Hip Hop is all about, especially when it first began the film Krush Groove is a great place to start. The film is an amazing semi-autobiographical depiction of the rise of Hip Hop’s legendary record label Def Jam and its creator Russell Simmons.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Critique
50 Critics: Sister Act
In 1992 comedy queen Whoopi Goldberg once again showed off her leading lady chop in the comedy classic Sister Act. Goldberg and her co-stars do a great job at keeping audiences hooked in this habit-donning adventure about a showgirl in witness protection at a convent hiding from her violent boyfriend.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Critique
50 Critics: Justice League
The Justice League film from DC comics is one of the biggest examples of improperly exercised potential. Some of the film’s biggest problems are we don’t know most of its main characters and the film has a villain who doesn’t pose much of a believable threat to the film’s protagonist.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Critique
Warrior Nun
Warrior Nun is for everyone that has ever questioned their life’s purpose. Set in the world of demons, lemon drops and free-willing ass-kicking nuns, the show is a call to action for us all. Ask the questions. Live in the moment. Love out loud. Ask for help. Accept your beauty.
By SharonSharpe2 years ago in Critique
Copycat
Dear Copycat, Thank you for the compliment. I really needed that. But could you try something on your own? It’s Wilde to see my work imitated. I’m not the greatest. But I really hate this when I see it. Please be more creative.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Paul - Critique
Wildly underrated film. Funny, very quotable, great soundtrack. Pegg and Frost are PERFECT together in this. Jason Bateman's great as well, and Sigourney Weaver puts in an appearance. You'll learn how to cuss like a pro. Should have been in the Cornetto trilogy instead of The World's End.
By L.C. Schäfer2 years ago in Critique
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
A nineties cult classic that has grown old gracefully, Buffy the Vampire Slayer still reigns as one of television’s most influential feminist turning points. Its moral compass and deep-rooted coming-of-age character development remain unchallenged, even amongst the vampires, daemons, and forces of darkness. Into every generation, a masterpiece is born.
By Sian N. Clutton2 years ago in Critique