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Halloween
More than 13 million pumpkins are wasted on Halloween - perfectly good food. More than $400m of uneaten sweets, thrown out. All to celebrate a day associated with evil, death and the sacrifice of children. One day you will open the door to hand out candy, and there's a gun.
By Hummingbird2 years ago in Critique
The Great Debaters Critique
"The Great Debaters" is a movie highlighting America's sordid history. It follows Professor Melvin B. Tolson, who challenges his students to think freely through their debate team in the Jim Crow South. It reminds us to do what we have to so we can do what we want to—becoming self-governing.
By EYHCS2 years ago in Critique
Mount Rushmore
Or as I like to call it Mount Rush-no-more. Contents: Four dead presidents lording over the common folk. An unwelcome reason to ignore Crazy Horse.
By Rachael MacDonald2 years ago in Critique
Don Quixote's Quandry
"Don Quixote," an enduring masterpiece, revels in Quixote's delusions while exploring human resilience. Yet, its sprawling narrative occasionally meanders, tangling in subplots. Its chivalric fervor's charming, but repetitive escapades are tiring. A Salvidore Dali-esque critique on idealism and reality, yet a refined pallet could sharpen its impact, battling with precision.
By Emery St. Wayne2 years ago in Critique
Marie Smith's Apple Pie
Marie Smith’s Apple Pie “Oh, Ms. Smith, your apple pies are the best I’ve ever tasted! Can I have your recipe?” Dora Jones, the bake sale coordinator, asked.
By Aingeal Stone2 years ago in Critique
Painkiller
Opiods kill, especially when avarice doctors are rewarded for over-prescribing them. Be shocked when you read journalist Barry Meier’s PAINKILLER, a riveting account of how Arthur and Richard Sackler’s greed and marketing ingenuity caused death and destruction with their creation of Oxycontin. They lied. People died.
By Lynn Fenske2 years ago in Critique
Sleeping Beauties by Owen and Stephen King
I used to be a major Stephen King fan, but this book destroyed any enjoyment his work gave me. It is dull and drawn out way too long for no more of a plot than it has. Plus, the actions of the people are unbelievable. I don’t recommend this book.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Critique
2014 Snow White
Not out yet, but let’s talk! Andrew Burnap’s character will not be a prince. No prince? Couldn’t Disney at least put one that helps grow Snow White as a character? What about someone they expect her to marry but chooses different like Beauty and the Beast? How will this go?
By Seashell Harpspring 2 years ago in Critique
Jane Eyre
Was there ever a love so strong and potent, that when heart calls across time and space, one's soul can hear the reverberations and answer:
By Novel Allen2 years ago in Critique
Queen Cleopatra
Cleopatra was: A skilled diplomat and politician Gifted in languages and oration Powerful and intelligent Cleopatra was NOT
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in Critique
Jurassic Park. Top Story - August 2023.
Just because you can doesn’t mean you should. This is a lesson that scientists always seem to learn the hard way in books and on film. Just ask Dr. Frankenstein.
By Leslie Writes2 years ago in Critique
Crime and Punishment
Dostoyevsky dissects the Russian soul's darkest sides: desperation, violence, late remorse. Doom and gloom. Even Sonya, one tiny ray of light in complete darkness, gets punished for love.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in Critique