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50 Critics: Dear Mama
Dear Mama is a heartfelt love letter to the legacy created by Hip Hop icon Tupac Shakur and his charismatic mother, Afeni. The icing on the cake is that Allen Hughes directed, so it’s an amazing tribute from a friend who knew Tupac from the very beginning of his career.
By Joe Patterson2 years ago in Critique
The Managerial Revolution
There are few books that have had such a large influence on my life. The Managerial Revolution by James Burnham is one of the few that have changed my life's trajectory entirely. It is a fascinating, insightful, and contemporaneous look at the conflict between Fascism, Communism, and the New Deal.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Pride & Prejudice (2005)
It’s always that lake scene but I fell for MacFadyen’s eyes. (“There’s something pleasant about his mouth when he speaks…”). Thibaudet’s music fills my soul with dawn light, the cinematography's a perfected craft, every action a fluid dance.
By Mackenzie Davis2 years ago in Critique
Extremely Bad
Have you ever been asked, “What’s the worst book you’ve read?” I am often asked this when people find out my passion for literature. I always answer the same: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink. This book is exhaustingly unreadable. I stopped after the second chapter. I want my time back.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
“Moby-Dick; or, The Whale” - Critique
What a whale of a tale—in size, at least. This story is more whaling, symbolism, and droning than substance. Unpopular in its day, it has made a remarkable turnaround, although maybe not deserved, and influenced generations of American literature and writers. Is it an American classic? Only in the classroom.
By Stephanie Hoogstad2 years ago in Critique
Shoresy
Even if you're not a hockey fan, Shoresy is a show I recommend for anyone and everyone. Granted you can get lost in a lot of the dialogue because well, Canada and Hockey. But even with just 1 season so far, you need to watch Shoresy. Hilarious, heartwarming, and intriguing.
By Dyllon Rodillon2 years ago in Critique
Chris Chan: A Comprehensive History
A cinematic biography about Sonichu creator, Chris-Chan with 78 episodes and counting. A true horror story of a bullied boy who succumbs into a monster. Those with morbid curiosity know it’s a car crash on loop. Currently known as Christine, her deranged relationship with her mother will give you shivers.
By Chloe Gilholy2 years ago in Critique
Pitch Perfect
If you love acapella the Pitch Perfect franchise is for you. The franchise is about friendship and finding your strength. It centers around Becca. The three movies follow her growth from joining a group she didn’t want to join to breaking from the group and doing it on her own.
By Jeremy White2 years ago in Critique
Peaky Blinders
In the bleak midwinter, amongst horse manure and backhanded business deals, lies the lawless town of Small Heath, Birmingham. Thomas Shelby and his gang of razorblade-wielding peaked-cap-wearing gentlemen, take on all manner of dastardly deeds as he strives to climb the political ladder; proving to be a compelling watch.
By Sian N. Clutton2 years ago in Critique
