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The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree is all we need. It will make you laugh and cry. It will make your heart bleed. Published in 1964. Forever a work we will adore. Not many words. Not many needed. When we learned to care for a tree. We learned more than we ever needed.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Barbie (2023)
Better than it really should have been. Funny, thought-provoking, and entertaining. Escapism with an important message. Gerwig poked fun and holes at the patriarchy and toxic masculinity while empowering women and men. The soundtrack, dance sequences, jokes, and performances, particularly from Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and America Ferrera, stole it.
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Critique
are there still beautiful things?
On the appropriately-titled seventh track, seven, of Taylor Swift's 8th studio album, folklore, she asks, "are there still beautiful things?". This album answers the question with a melodic resounding "yes". The metaphors, tenderly-crafted storytelling, and emotion poured into all 17 songs are a recipe for pure perfection. Bravo, Miss Swift.
By Raine Neal2 years ago in Critique
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
This movie contained all sorts of bizarre-o, tantalizing relationships. From the 29-year-old girl dating the 63-year-old male character. To the inability of that male character to commit to a monogamous relationship. To the 63-year-old male character falling in love with the 29-year-old's, infamous mother.
By I. Lazyryn2 years ago in Critique
Banksy
Powerful, satire designs; the trademark of this significant contemporary artist. Unquestionably the most discussed graffiti practitioner of all time. Global fame, gallery exhibitions, infamous Sotheby’s shredding of $1.4m painting increased it’s value to $25.4m.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Critique
~Fahrenheit 451!~ Telling the Truth!
~Fahrenheit 451!~ Young Ray uses machine imagery to construct the setting & environment of the book, making it masculine in form and attraction. There is no thought of invitation to Women as readers in his world! Ironically, this only leaves me with the recommendation to stick to his TV Show!
By Jennifer Cooley2 years ago in Critique
Love in a Digital Age. Content Warning.
ustling city where the hum of smartphones was as constant as the traffic, Emily and Alex found themselves navigating the tumultuous waters of love in the digital age. They met on a dating app, their connection sparked by a few witty messages and shared interests. As their virtual conversations flourished, their hearts began to intertwine across the digital landscape.
By Emmanuel Pwol 2 years ago in Critique
