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Most recently published stories in Critique.

NO. 6 (Violet,Green and Blue)
Created in 1951, Mark Rothko’s painting, “NO. 6 (Violet, Green and Blue),” sold in 2014 for an unbelievable $186 Million, making it the highest price ever paid for a piece of abstract art.
By Gerald Holmes2 years ago in Critique
The Lord of the Rings and Women
It changed the course of fantasy representation and story telling with beautiful scenes and compelling heroes in a traditional tale of good conquering evil. It was the story of a great quest, best friends, and war. It had everything yet still lacked strong female characters and representation. Another Bechdel failed.
By Laura Lann2 years ago in Critique
Critique Challenge: 'Titanic'
Titanic is wildly melodramatic. It appeals to the lowest common denominator of emotional manipulation. The film uses a real life tragedy to frame a tacky romantic plot that only works because of two remarkable actors. The direction is assured but it demonstrates, almost accidentally, the dilettante qualities of its creator
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Critique
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning
Tom Cruise and the team has done it again! This is how you do an action movie! This is how you do a two-parter! I'm in love with Hayley Atwell
By Don Anderson II2 years ago in Critique
Critique: 'Casablanca
Casablanca is one man’s journey from being bitter and selfish to loving and selfless. It’s about acknowledging that there are things in the world that matter more than your desires. It’s elegant in its simplicity and made colorful by its characters who color the margins of this simple story.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Critique
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
Public Enemy's sophmore release is a join or get the hell out of the way, force to be reckoned with, aural assault. With stunning sample-heavy production from The Bomb Squad and booming, authorative voice of reason of Chuck D, aided by the fun, unhinged Flavor Flav. All killer, no filler.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
Critique: 'Citizen Kane'
Confidence… Con-Man… Confidence Man. With the right amount of confidence a man can win the world. Break that confidence, and you can ruin that same man just as easily. This, for me, is the essence of Orson Welles’ masterpiece Citizen Kane. Kane was a con-man who ended up conning himself.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Critique
Finding a Kindred Soul in The Thinker
As my eyes gaze upon the contemplative presence within the garden, I am overcome with a sense of peace and belonging. This beautiful statue portrays an affliction that once left me feeling like an outcast. The artist has brought beauty to a concept that most thought could not be seen.
By Genevieve2 years ago in Critique
The Lion King
I have immersed myself in you over 2,000 times. Each time I press play, new life stirs within. Am I lost? How do I find myself? You tell me to remember who I am. To fight the demon of inferiority. To reclaim my throne. I Am Queen, lost no more.
By EYHCS2 years ago in Critique
The Kiss. Runner-Up in Critique Challenge.
Shimmering strokes of gold falls downward into a patch of colorful wildflowers. Evoking the essence of admiration and joy, the mundanity of a kiss is brought into an extraordinary light. These complex figures are intertwined in an act of love. Sitting besides a steep cliff. But is their love reciprocal?
By KB2 years ago in Critique
Red, White and Royal Blue (2023) - Film Review
Despite moments of chemistry between Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, the script lacked the spark to make me invested in these characters' romance. The film felt simultaneously rushed and yet seemingly lacking in subtext to make this an engaging, character-driven piece despite the lengthy runtime or ensemble cast.
By Ted Ryan2 years ago in Critique
Mona Lisa
Enigmatic and monumental, with a subtle modeling of form, of both the face and hands, complete with an unreal, illusory atmosphere. Rendered in soft and sensual tones, she smiles in a homely yet seductive way. Her knowing, inviting eyes seem to follow you, no matter where you go. Che bello.
By Liam Ireland2 years ago in Critique