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Social Media: A Critique
Social media, a double-edged sword, fosters superficial connections, validates narcissism, and erodes genuine human interaction in exchange for short-lived highs and dopamine thrills. Its addictive design exploits attention, fuels echo chambers, and undermines privacy. A breeding ground for misinformation and cyberbullying, it's time we reflect on its true societal cost.
By E.K. Daniels2 years ago in Critique
Vocal
No one is speaking or singing, unless one is performing to oneself. We should speak the words of our poetry and sing them if they are also written to a tune, but only we can hear and listen, and whoever and whatever happen to be in our space, our vocal.
By Patrick M. Ohana2 years ago in Critique
Flash Gordon
Take an anthemic soundtrack by Queen, high camp shenanigans, creepy Max Van Sydow’s Ming the Merciless, Sam J. Jones’ heroics, Brian Blessed belting out all of his lines at the top of his voice, and some utterly ridiculous action sequences and dialogue. What do you get? A great bad film.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
Titanic
It took the passenger ship, RMS Titanic exacly two hours and forty minutes to completely sink beneath the waves. Ironically, two hours and 40 minutes is also exactly how long I spend in hell everytime I hear my heart will go on, Celine Dion's theme song from the movie Titanic.
By Everyday Junglist2 years ago in Critique
The Da Vinci Code: Artful Mystery or Cliché?
Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' combines art and conspiracy, captivating readers. Its use of clichéd characters and predictable twists, however, slightly dims its allure. While absorbing, the novel occasionally feels formulaic. Despite this, its international settings and riddles rooted in history make it a magnetic, page-turning adventure for many.
By Andre Coore2 years ago in Critique
50 Word Critique of Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)
Featuring a mother’s enduring love and enemy turned surrogate father, this coming-of-age tale serves as a stark warning about technological hubris that we can no longer ignore. Unprecedented action and cutting-edge special effects underpin the message that there is NO FATE and we can only save ourselves.
By J. Otis Haas2 years ago in Critique
Hamlet
Shakespeare's creation, damaged by Hamlet's instability. Unfortunate defect — overthinking — postpones activity. Spooky retribution slows down in reflection. Wit amazes, yet now and again muddles. In spite of splendor, a soil of wavering weakens the magnum opus' strength.
By Manjit@6400..2 years ago in Critique
Carrie
In this revenge tragedy, terror is what happens when a supernaturally gifted, telekinetic girl gets parentally abused and mercilessly bullied by her schoolmates. All it took to trigger death and destruction on a grand scale was a well-aimed bucket full of pig blood at the Prom. Be afraid, very afraid.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique
