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The Polar Express
Adapted from a children's book and directed by Robert Zemeckis, this motion capture animated film is set on Christmas eve in the 1950s and a young boy aboards a train for the greatest night of his life which includes meeting Santa Claus. Along the way he makes a couple of new friends as they enjoy hot chocolate and they get themselves in peril until they met the big guy. Upon meeting him the boy gets a small bell as a gift and he hears it ring until he gets home. But he remembers fondly of the experience as he got older.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Top Story - August 2023.
Sunny name: dark show. This searing societal satire hilariously skewers issues big and small, from gun control and abortion rights to misunderstanding emojis and being shushed. Huge egos, short tempers, and hysterical situations make it an excellent sitcom; sharp, snappy writing and finger-on-the-pulse humour make it the longest-running in history.
By Jenifer Nim2 years ago in Critique
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
We are thrown into a surreal and disjointed reality with a group of close friends who live together who are playing house. Trauma and darkness lies underneath their colorful world, with secrets and lies strewn about in catchy songs that mirror our fixation on media to educate and amuse us.
By Melissa Ingoldsby2 years ago in Critique
“Deloused in the Comatorium” by The Mars Volta
Through wonder, horror, tranquility, mourning, confusion, and those emotions too subtle for us to have words for yet, this album takes you on a path to the outermost and inner-most reaches of imagination and human experience.
By Uncle Bunk2 years ago in Critique
Thirteen Reasons Why
Both a bestselling book and a Netflix show, Thirteen Reasons Why has become very popular. The book was absolutely amazing. It was creative and had an "old-fashioned" feeling from a cassette player. The show was not as good. It was too different in many aspects and I wouldn't recommend it.
By Rene Peters2 years ago in Critique
Whispers of Resilience: The Unsung Heroine Who Amplified Voices
In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the pages of history, lived a woman named Elena Martinez. Her story, though lesser-known, resonates as a testament to resilience, compassion, and unwavering dedication to improving the lives of others.
By Princess Tarim2 years ago in Critique
