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Solo: A Star Wars Story. First Place in Critique Challenge.
While Rogue One relies on trite Star Wars cliches and a single spine-tingling Vader scene, Solo tells a more compelling story.
By Ava Mack2 years ago in Critique
The Lord of the Rings and Women
It changed the course of fantasy representation and story telling with beautiful scenes and compelling heroes in a traditional tale of good conquering evil. It was the story of a great quest, best friends, and war. It had everything yet still lacked strong female characters and representation. Another Bechdel failed.
By Laura Lann2 years ago in Critique
Critique Challenge: 'Titanic'
Titanic is wildly melodramatic. It appeals to the lowest common denominator of emotional manipulation. The film uses a real life tragedy to frame a tacky romantic plot that only works because of two remarkable actors. The direction is assured but it demonstrates, almost accidentally, the dilettante qualities of its creator
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Critique
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning
Tom Cruise and the team has done it again! This is how you do an action movie! This is how you do a two-parter! I'm in love with Hayley Atwell
By Don Anderson II2 years ago in Critique
Critique: 'Casablanca
Casablanca is one man’s journey from being bitter and selfish to loving and selfless. It’s about acknowledging that there are things in the world that matter more than your desires. It’s elegant in its simplicity and made colorful by its characters who color the margins of this simple story.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Critique
Critique: 'Citizen Kane'
Confidence… Con-Man… Confidence Man. With the right amount of confidence a man can win the world. Break that confidence, and you can ruin that same man just as easily. This, for me, is the essence of Orson Welles’ masterpiece Citizen Kane. Kane was a con-man who ended up conning himself.
By Sean Patrick2 years ago in Critique
The Lion King
I have immersed myself in you over 2,000 times. Each time I press play, new life stirs within. Am I lost? How do I find myself? You tell me to remember who I am. To fight the demon of inferiority. To reclaim my throne. I Am Queen, lost no more.
By EYHCS2 years ago in Critique
Red, White and Royal Blue (2023) - Film Review
Despite moments of chemistry between Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, the script lacked the spark to make me invested in these characters' romance. The film felt simultaneously rushed and yet seemingly lacking in subtext to make this an engaging, character-driven piece despite the lengthy runtime or ensemble cast.
By Ted Ryan2 years ago in Critique
Her (2013)
A deep exploration into the nature of consciousness, relationships and love; both Human and AI. Profound existential, ethical and philosophical questions raised, lighting the mind on fire as the movie gently plays in the background of your experience.
By Kayleigh Fraser ✨2 years ago in Critique
Barbie
A movie by women, for women. It's not anti-men; it's pointing out how gender inequality hurts everyone. It's not preachy, it's giving a voice to gender-based double-standards and stereotypes.
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in Critique
Music
I'd love more Autistic-centered movies. Just not like this one. A badly-researched, poorly-executed sensory nightmare, Sia claimed "Music" was Autism-centered for Activist!Points, when it was actually full of racist&ableist stereotypes.
By Natasja Rose2 years ago in Critique
Disneys Musical Into The Woods
A cast of big BIG Hollywood names fill the roles for Disney’s Into The Woods musical film, which sings to us a tale of many fairytales when they are mixed together and collide. This musical piece will make you laugh, cry, yearn and connect with characters as their stories intersect.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Critique