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Billy & Albert
Working class Humblebum to Sir William. Comedian Billy Connolly brings belly aching laughter to celebrities and commoners alike.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Critique
Is 'Girl Math' Economically Viable?
Move over standard economics lessons, and Girl Dinner. Girl Math is now a viral social media trend in vogue. Rationale: cash is not real money. Spend until you get free shipping. Everything is an "investment."
By Justine Crowley2 years ago in Critique
UNWEBBED
NOTE: I know what I like, and I don’t like, but I usually prefer to give positive feedback and be encouraging because all artists weave their own special magic – so in this scenario, I decided to attempt a negative criticism…
By TANIKA SMITH WHEATLEY2 years ago in Critique
Kindergarten Cop
Kindergarten Cop, while ridiculous, is actually executed with a stunning level of skill and care. The jokes land well and shows Arnie has considerable range beyond the dumb action star he had been typecast, working well with the kids. Ivan Reitman gets the best out of everyone. Genuinely good fun.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
Orca The Killer Whale
Orca The Killer Whale? This box office success should have been called Orca, The Inept Gummy Bear Of The Deep. The biggest suspense was standing in line waiting to take a much-needed leak. I've seen more bite in a week-old dead fly. The end could not come soon enough.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique
Animal farm
I never liked reading in school. However one book I hope never leaves the curriculum is Animal Farm. Beowulf, The Most Dangerous game, The Crucible, don't even come close. I'll be honest I can't explain why it's stuck with me ever since. The symbolism sure, but there's just something more.
By Dyllon Rodillon2 years ago in Critique
James Brown "Say it loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud"
The central progenitor of Funk Music, a major figure in 20th century music, James screams, gyrates, and will "Drop it like it's Hot" anytime.
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Critique
Imagine
Out of the wretchedness of life at its worst comes a thing of great beauty. After the acrimonious disintegration of the Beatles, Lennon set about building his solo career. In 1971 he released his most successful solo album. The title song asks the listener simply to imagine a Utopian world.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique
Nacho Libre
It might be the most artful comedy ever. This movie has everything: a luchador-friar-cook, secret tunnels, the best corn in the city, cinema's greatest training montage, and stretchy pants! From the "recreation clothes" to the "Lord's chips," this movie is "the best!" Plus, it's (loosely!) based on a true story.
By Abby Kay Mendonca2 years ago in Critique
Private Dancer
Show some respect for this inspirational & legendary icon of female empowerment as you question what’s love got to do with it?
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Critique
The Heavenly Kid
Bobby teaches Lenny to be cool and confident and they form a tight bond. In the end, Lenny doesn't know that his guardian angel, is actually his father!
By Adrianne Kirksey2 years ago in Critique
Fifty Shades of Grey
I gave this series a chance because of all the fuss happening online. I was left confused how a minimally edited book series got published by a big publisher. The silver lining is maybe I actually have a shot at getting published if E.L. James could.
By Elizabeth Lew2 years ago in Critique