Art
Why We’re Exhausted by Reboots, Remakes, Sequels, and Prequels
There’s something powerful about a story that stays with us. The kind of story that lingers in our hearts, shapes the way we see the world, and calls us back to it time and time again. But there’s a difference between honoring a story’s legacy and draining it of all meaning by repeating it over and over again. And right now, we are drowning in repetition.
By Talea Weeanor11 months ago in Critique
Storm Cat Moves
Introduction I am a fan and supporter of Storm Cat and I wrote a piece focused on them a while back here: I first found them and I think I met Roxanne. Last time I was here I was talking with Alex who told me about the forthcoming move,
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 months ago in Critique
THE (great indian anti-detection circus)
Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, a fascinating phenomenon has emerged in India, known as the Great Indian Anti-Detection Circus. This clandestine world is inhabited by skilled hackers, coders, and cybercriminals who continually devise innovative methods to evade detection. This article delves into the mysteries of this underground ecosystem, exploring its inner workings, key players, and the cat-and-mouse game played with law enforcement agencies.
By mukesh jaiswar11 months ago in Critique
How many more people will the sea swallow, and how much europe will endure? . AI-Generated.
The Mediterranean Migration Crisis: Why People Risk Everything for a Better Life Every year, thousands of people from Asia and Africa embark on perilous journeys across the Mediterranean Sea, hoping to reach Europe in search of safety, opportunity, and a better life. These journeys are fraught with danger—overcrowded boats, treacherous waters, and the constant threat of exploitation by human traffickers. Tragically, many do not survive the journey, and the Mediterranean has become one of the deadliest migration routes in the world. Yet, despite the risks, the number of people attempting this crossing continues to rise. To understand why people leave their homelands and risk everything, we must examine the complex interplay of economic, political, social, and environmental factors that drive migration.
By Banik Sojib11 months ago in Critique
THE ASHES OF TOMORROW. AI-Generated.
The sky burned red as the distant horizon crumbled under the weight of war. In the war-torn land of Varkaan, two powerful nations fought relentlessly, each driven by deep-rooted religious convictions and the pursuit of dominance. Between them lay a third country, Eshvar, a land once fertile and peaceful, now a wasteland of starving souls caught in the crossfire.
By Banik Sojib11 months ago in Critique
English
"English" at the Todd Haimes Theatre is a play that you will either like or not like. As a Broadway transfer, this 2023 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama gives its message very subtly. In Sanaz Toossi's play, you get the plot, not straight away, but in the words undertones.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).12 months ago in Critique
Why Do The Games in Squid Game S2 Show Real-Life Struggles
Many people have been anxiously awaiting the second season of Squid Game, the most-watched show on Netflix. To win prizes in the first season, players had to compete in several lethal kid-friendly games. The upcoming season, which is also expected to break yet another Netflix record, delves deeper into the limitations and economic background of the surrealistic games. Green light, red light. When the song starts, move forward; when it ends, freeze. It's a fairly easy game. Or is it that moving after the music has stopped carries a death sentence? It was clear from the first season that Squid Game allegorizes the horrors of capitalism through kid-friendly games. Three years later, the second season of arguably the most significant television program of our time advances its adamantly anti-capitalist theme. It accomplishes this by exposing the illusion of "choice" in a system threatening to starve the great majority. In this article, I dive deeper into the dystopian nuances of capitalism and the illusion of choice that stir up scenarios very similar to reality.
By Hridya Sharma12 months ago in Critique
Miss Julie
August Strindberg has always been a different kind of writer; his plays have many underlying messages in his works. "Miss Julie" is no different. In this three character play we get a class difference. It is more of a class warfare, however, so subtle, Strindberg presents three very different people to portray his writing.
By Robert M Massimi. ( Broadway Bob).12 months ago in Critique
Gatekeeping Music Never Made Sense
Gatekeeping Music Never Made Sense Every artist’s fanbase has toxic stans. From racist Swifties to doxxing Barbz, there are countless examples to be made of fans taking things too far in defense of their favorite artists. With our current society, it’s simply par for the course. But a new problem has arisen in the music community that’s single handedly destroyed the ability to casually enjoy music; gatekeeping.
By Maya Fosterabout a year ago in Critique
Céline Dion: a return in style, but a major challenge to overcome
After a long absence due to her battle with stiff person syndrome, a rare and debilitating neurological disease, Celine Dion is finally back in the spotlight. The 56-year-old Quebec singer is currently preparing two new albums that are highly anticipated by her fans: one in English, scheduled for spring 2025, and the other in French, which should be released at the end of September 2025. However, while this return is full of emotion and promise, it is also accompanied by doubts and high expectations, particularly after the commercial failure of her previous English-language opus, Courage, released in 2019.
By Nathan FUNKabout a year ago in Critique
