Fiction
Twilight
An awkward teenager. A sparkly vampire. A besotted werewolf. Love it or hate it, the cultural impact of Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight is undeniable. Combining supernatural themes with young adult romance for the first time, the series paved the way for a new sub-genre in fiction and has become truly iconic.
By Maahi Trivedi2 years ago in Critique
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Touting the message that eating healthy makes us feel good, grow and become better, fully-realized versions of ourselves, while consuming junk food leaves us feeling lousy, The Very Hungry Caterpillar would be nothing but noble if not for its message also buying into the toxic culture of fat-shaming. So close.
By Hailey Marchand-Nazzaro2 years ago in Critique
A Man Called Ove
Ove is ready to die. Unfortunately, a new neighbor disturbs his death and forces him to live (and where’d the cat come from?). Humorous and heartfelt, A Man Called Ove is an honest look at the joy and sorrow of living told through the life of one cranky old man.
By Judah LoVato2 years ago in Critique
Unforgiving- Alien Weaponry
I hate to admit that the first time I heard Unforgiving was in concert. The first time was surreal, as I stood next to my brother, who I nearly lost the previous year. Little did I know a year later, this would be my comfort song when my grandmother passed.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
Man In The Box
Man In The Box has always been my favorite Alice In Chains song. Perhaps because I’ve often felt that I’ve been trying to escape the box that people are always trying to paint me into. Most definitely it has something to do with Layne Staley and Jerry Cantrell’s vocal styling.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
The Giving Tree
Children’s picture books seldom have much depth in their brief pages or illustrations. Yet, The Giving Tree perfectly encapsulates abstract concepts like love, selflessness, and even death. It is simultaneously a straightforward children’s story and a heartbreaking allegory aptly showing the lengths one goes to (and gives to) for love.
By Tiffany Morgan2 years ago in Critique
In the Mix with YouTube
Music mix channels are some of the best parts of YouTube. They keep you company when writing or studying. They’re great for finding new music, without having to dig through tons of other channels, or Spotify. It’s often the best part of my day to put music on and write.
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Critique
The Godfather's Brilliance: A Critical Appreciation
"The Godfather" is a cinematic masterpiece. With impeccable casting, writing, and directing, the film's brilliance shines through. Marlon Brando and Al Pacino deliver exceptional performances, supported by an outstanding cast. Even in my critical eyes it's a perfect ten, as it flawlessly captures the essence of power, family, and crime.
By Brooklyn Damien2 years ago in Critique
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady is abuse, misogyny, and an alarming age gape all concealed in delightful musical numbers. Alas, despite these glaring flaws, it delights and warms the heart. Join Eliza, a poor flower girl, as she rises up in social ranking with the help of a berating phonetics professor, Henry.
By Laura Lann2 years ago in Critique
Dune Book Series
A true masterpiece, Dune can sometimes be confusing, shifting between multiple characters' points of view mingled with made-up jargon. However, these five books spanning fifteen thousand years are truly fascinating stories worth the thousand hours spent reading them. Warning: There is a bit of incest, but only for breeding purposes.
By Jessica Crane 2 years ago in Critique
Hocus Pocus
Spooky season is almost here, and what is it without Winnifred, Mary, and Sarah? The perfect blend of goofy and fun with iconic characters and just enough heart to put a spell on you forever. Gary and Penny Marshall are icing on the cake. But the sequel is absolute garbage.
By Natalie Gray2 years ago in Critique
