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My S60 Volvo Hybrid Sedan
My S60 Volvo Hybrid Sedan is ready for the road. Since my lease was coming to an end with my Lexus UX 250; I have been on the lookout for my next vehicle. Well, the wait is over! I picked up my car at the end of October.
Lynne BlackPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueDracula
Genre-defining epistolary gothic novel that has been grossly misunderstood and bastardised repeatedly through various terrible to subpar to okay film and TV adaptions. It is not a romance novel; it is a horror novel about a greedy, bloodlust-driven monstrous vampire who is unapologetically evil. Avoid the films, read the book.
Paul StewartPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueDays of Danger
A wild and colorful hot take on an oppressive system of governing in which drugs have made a world void of everything that is, at its core, freedom- creativity, natural happiness, self-expression- being taken down by vigilantes in a world built on secret codenames and an apocalyptic way of life.
Lizzy RosePublished 10 months ago in CritiqueThe Downward Spiral
An uncompromisingly raw, aggressive, and at times, beautiful musical exploration of a descent into self-destruction. There's either a hopeful or hopeless end to the tale, depending on how you interpret it. Given the autobiographical nature of Trent Reznor's work and its parallels with his life, I've always felt the hope.
Paul StewartPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueWith all Due Respect: Fourth Wing Critique
I’ll start by saying, I’m hooked. But I want to ask, is writing porn into novels attempts to avoid being branded the next Twilight?
Lilly CooperPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueThe Head (TV Series)
A claustrophobic whodunnit in Antarctica that makes you happy to be warm & safe absolutely anyplace else.
Scott ChristensonPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueStar Trek: Strange New Worlds – "Subspace Rhapsody"
Embracing musical theater, the episode combines heart, humor, quality vocals, and unique innovation. Through songs, it explores characters' deep emotions, intricate connections, and personal histories. The innovative storytelling and fresh approach highlight Strange New Worlds' strengths, leaving a lasting impression that intrigues viewers and invites more exploration within the series.
Mark Randall HavensPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueDraft: De-cluttering
*If you want to skip ahead to the part I want feedback on, scroll down to the header labeling the drafted poem below. Lately, I have been having trouble with endings. Starting poems or prose is the easy part. A line comes to me and often starts as a quick note in my phone. It's easy to run with it, but where do I stop and how?
Kay HusnickPublished 10 months ago in CritiquePirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl has ruined the pirate genre for me
It was the first movie I remember seeing in theaters, and my admiration for its storytelling grows with age. It is the penultimate blend of action, wit, and mystery on the high seas.
Stephen A. RoddewigPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueThe Princess Bride
A timeless date night movie guaranteed to make kids go yuck with every kiss, on-screen or off. But don't worry kids, there is a bit of something for everyone.
Alexandria StanwyckPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueWuthering Heights - A Critique
A how-to on how not to have relationships. Ever felt ghosted? This ups the ante. Brontë brings us the original soap opera in book form, where everyone needs a therapist and an umbrella. If you can’t finish it, watch Ralph Fiennes go mad as Heathcliff on screen: a must watch!
E.K. DanielsPublished 10 months ago in CritiqueHope is a Song; "Three Little Birds" said so
The song that captures hope with just forty-seven words and the most melodic of beats transports you to three minutes of paradise.
William Saint ValPublished 10 months ago in Critique