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A Moment On My Soapbox. Runner-Up in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge.
Pulls out soapbox. History never repeats itself, but it loves playing a good cover. When we cease to understand, and only imitate, we doom ourselves and others into repeating the same chords, the same notes, eventually writing off a cover as a different song entirely.
By Matthew J. Fromm11 months ago in Critique
"The Fan" Gets Another Chance.... Honorable Mention in Self-Editing Epiphany Challenge.
Here is the original poem: There are some Challenges where I feel that the Vocal Gods are smiling down on me. There is work that I have produced that has brought out the best in me; sometimes it has brought out things I did not know existed in me. And I feel that I really do have something to say with this one.
By Kendall Defoe 11 months ago in Critique
A Prologue Breakdown. Top Story - March 2025.
Prologues. They’re a difficult thing to write and are often unnecessary, as you will hear so many writers say. But when prologues are done correctly, they ground you in the story without being redundant or giving anything away.
By Amethyst Champagne11 months ago in Critique
Easter baskets
Who remembers way back when on Easter morning going throughout the house hunting for a basket full of all sorts of treats. My childhood Easter baskets were full of foiled eggs and jellybeans alongside a chocolate bunny and a white chocolate cross. There was also assorted candies as well as hard-boiled colored eggs. Well, here is another memory. Who remembers dying those Easter eggs the night before or even a few days earlier? There was a brand called Paas that does still exist today. I remember seeing the tablets dissolve and couldn't wait to dunk an egg or two, and usually getting my fingers dyed too.
By Mark Graham11 months ago in Critique
What goes through the mind of an empty envelope?
Humans! Aah, the notorious ones gospelled with the prowess of pouring their hearts onto the folds of power, of unleashing the confinement of unsaid pain through the enigmatic flair of woven syllables through the crevices of their glistening minds.
By Hridya Sharma11 months ago in Critique
The Top 10 Most Memorable Movie Nazis, Dictators, and Anti-Fascist Icons
Cinema has long been a mirror to society’s darkest and most absurd realities, often amplifying political extremism through unforgettable characters and stories. From the horrors of Nazism to the absurdity of comedic dictators, filmmakers have used their craft to critique authoritarianism, fascism, and tyranny. Drawing from iconic lists of fictional villains, anti-fascist classics, and satirical masterpieces, here are the top 10 subjects that define this gripping cinematic landscape.
By Only Incredible11 months ago in Critique
"Behind the Scenes of 'Marty Supreme': A Deep Dive into the Film"
Unveiling Marty Supreme: A Deep Dive into the Upcoming Cinematic Sensation A New Sports Drama Set to Make Waves In the ever-evolving landscape of cinema, certain films emerge that captivate audiences and critics alike, sparking conversations and anticipation. One such film on the horizon is Marty Supreme, a sports drama set to release on December 25, 2025. With its unique storyline, stellar cast, and visionary direction, this film promises to offer a fresh perspective on the world of table tennis, intertwining complex character dynamics with a rich narrative.
By PRABAL TR PRO11 months ago in Critique
A Writer in Paris . Top Story - March 2025.
A writer in Paris. Do they exist? How does one even get such a title.Or is it just an ‘instagram vs. reality’ fictional character, in a fictional world, Sex and the City type-thingy? It’s got to be a monologue or some sort of identity crisis that someone coins themself within their mind to make them feel like their craft is of great importance -right?
By Natasha Collazo11 months ago in Critique
Mainstream media's ideal standard of female beauty
The contemporary media in the UK generally seems to uphold a specific and ideal standard of beauty regarding the female gender. This article arrived at the conclusion above based on the description of popular female figures in the society by some of the top newspapers and magazines in the fashion sector (Elle, Grazia, and Dazed).
By zecainah nyachae11 months ago in Critique
