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Amos 'n' Andy 'n' Us 'n' Them
This TV adaptation ran from 1951 to 1953 with African-American actors. It was taken off the air, genius comedy and talent notwithstanding, because it inappropriately presented black "folks'" shenanigans as white entertainment. Brilliant, yes, but it was that perpetuation of the us-and-them motif in media that inclusion needed to end.
By Gerard DiLeo11 months ago in Critique
The Wrestler
The Wrestler is a heartbreaking story about a man sacrificing every ounce of himself to a truly unforgiving world. This is a wonderful, relatable story of chasing your love despite all the pain and heartache. But it also has a great message to always live life on your terms, period.
By Dyllon Rodillon11 months ago in Critique
Uncut Gems
My goodness this film is truly something else. From start to finish this film is an emotional rollercoaster, with an extremely underrate performance by Adam Sandler. This film had me glued to the screen from start to finish. For all Adam Sandler fans, this has to be his pinnacle performance.
By Dyllon Rodillon11 months ago in Critique
Terminator 2 judgement day
Terminator 2, one of if not my favorite movie of all time. A fantastic sequel that should be the blueprint for all sequels. Perfectly balancing expanding on the story and characters, providing fan service of the original film, and providing great twists throughout the whole movie. Truly a masterpiece film.
By Dyllon Rodillon11 months ago in Critique
"The Basketball Diaries" The Movie
In Hollywood's version, "The Basketball Diaries," Leo's acting brilliance is evident, even this early in his career. However, the movie's court sometimes feels less textured than the book's pages. Despite this, it's a captivating alley-oop into Carroll's tumultuous journey through addiction and youth, leaving audiences with a rebound of emotions.
By Ashleigh Nicole11 months ago in Critique
Kokushinsan: Shadow of the Mountain Prologue - Childhood
Below the sharp, snow-covered peaks, an ocean of golden barely bent and ripples traveled among the fields. A dusty veil helped make those labyrinths of rock, ice, and snow seem a distant world. Up in the thin air of the Himalayan mountains, work was tedious and the yield was difficult, but at times like these, it was a better life, even in the shadow of Kokushinsan.
By Christopher Michael11 months ago in Critique
The Black Parade
My Chemical Romance proved themselves more than just a faddish emo band, with this stunning, anthemic, philosophical and surprisingly uplifting concept album all about facing death. It covers the fear, grief and acceptance related to death, while offering hope that the memories of the dead will help them live on.
By Paul Stewart11 months ago in Critique
The Enchanted Telescope
Once upon a time in a quaint village nestled between rolling hills and dense forests, lived a young boy named Oliver. Oliver had always been intrigued by the stars, the moon, and the mysteries of the universe. Every night, he would lay on the grass in his backyard, gazing at the vast expanse of the sky with wonder in his eyes.
By Dot Stories11 months ago in Critique
Unmitigated Greed
Chapter 2 Frank was angry, and having no one person to direct his anger at, he turned it loose on everyone. The summer before his senior year of high school was a mixture of fights and uncontrolled drinking in the cantinas of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. It was during one such night that he overheard two men talking about back-alley prize fights. He was still sober enough to ask where the fights were being held and how he could enter.
By Mark Gagnon11 months ago in Critique