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What is the Catholic School Girls' Cinematic Universe?
Cinematic universes make up one kind of shared universe, or fictional worlds that encompass two or more independently written stories. This means that multiple literary works with their own separate plot lines and cast of characters, while they don’t overlap, happen within the same fictionalized world.
Jessica GallettaPublished 4 months ago in CritiqueOriginal Quantum Leap vs. Quantum Leap 2023
I enjoyed both the original Quantum Leap and the new one. One criticism of the new one I disagree with is when they complain about Ben Sung travelling outside his lifetime but Sam Beckett di travel outside his lifetime on one occasion and the show explained how Ben Sung was able todo so. Also the computer would have been upgraded after 30 years. In both shows all the characters are likeable.
Ferrari KingPublished 4 months ago in CritiqueThe Iron Claw Is The Best Wrestling Film of This Decade
This past weekend, I decided to go to the movies with my brother. From there, we both chose to see The Iron Claw. For those unaware of the film’s plot, it details the lives and tragedies of the Von Erich wrestling family. Zac Efron stars as Kevin Von Erich, the oldest Von Erich, with Jeremy Allen White as Kerry Von Erich, Harris Dickinson as David Von Erich, Stanley Simons as Mike Von Erich, and Holt McCallany as Fritz Von Erich, the father of the Von Erich. Along with them is Lily James as Pam Adkisson and Maura Tierney as Doris Von Erich, the mother of the Von Erich.
Bass Man EddiePublished 4 months ago in CritiqueThe Elephant Man
It proved completely unnecessary for me to rewatch David Lynch's 1980 film The Elephant Man for the sake of this review, as I have seen it more times in my life than was advisable perhaps--life is short, relatively speaking, and spending your time rewatching the same film, rereading the same book, and always listening to the same songs, seems a waste. It is a film I am so intimately familiar with I can easily visualize every nuance of every scene. It is ingrained in my subconscious permanently, and the stark, often deeply horrific black-and-white images play across my closed eyelids intermittently. That world of London in the late 1880s, with its grit, dirt, soot, fog, massive poverty, dripping alleys, and sense of utter industrialized decay, echoes some aspect of my soul that knows that environment--I could elaborate upon that, but, for the sake of this review, had better refrain.
Unlocking the Secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
Have you ever wondered about the enigmatic Bermuda Triangle, that infamous stretch of the Atlantic Ocean known for mysterious disappearances of ships and airplanes? Let's delve into the intriguing history of the Bermuda Triangle and explore some of the fascinating theories that attempt to explain its perplexing phenomena.
Kelvin KingsleyPublished 5 months ago in Critique'Lady in the Water' Ventures into the Mythopoeia Genre
It began with a pool. Imagine the black sky, the crickets singing, and you’re about to snuggle into your bed until you hear little splashes in your pool. You look out your window and realize how deep and inconspicuous your pool is at night. You get startled because something just moved in the water, in a panic you rush downstairs to your front door; by the time you’ve reached the pool you see nothing there, nothing but a lock of hair floating in the water. M. Night Shyamalan created this bedtime story for his daughters just by looking at his pool, little did he know this bedtime story would be retold in a motion picture.
Semoy BookerPublished 5 months ago in CritiqueFans are Divided as "The One Piece" Trailer is Released
The recent unveiling of WIT Studio's trailer for the "One Piece" remake has sparked a division among fans. While some eagerly anticipate potential improvements such as reduced filler and improved pacing, others express reservations, particularly regarding the timing of the adaptation and possible alterations to the beloved voice cast and soundtrack. This divide underscores the deep emotional connection fans maintain with the original series, highlighting the intricacies of introducing changes to a well-established and cherished anime.
Sugam BasnetPublished 5 months ago in CritiqueShow, don't tell
The adage "show, don't tell" is one of the most well-known writing strategies in storytelling. It essentially emphasizes how a screenwriter gives the audience information and subtext rather than trying to convey it through exposition.
The Top 10 Movies of 2023
As the year unfurls, the universe of film keeps on stunning crowds with a different exhibit of narrating, dazzling visuals, and uncommon exhibitions. The year 2023 has shown to be no exemption, with producers pushing the limits of innovativeness and development. Here is a brief look into the main 10 motion pictures that have caught the hearts and brains of crowds all over the planet.
12 Days of Christmas Movies: "'It's a Wonderful Life' is a wonderful mirror for audiences"
I was still pretty young when I first took an interest in classic cinema. A lot of that is because of what was on tap in my parents' home video collection. Back in the olden-timey days, long before the miraculous advent of digital download, if there was a movie on TV that you wanted to keep, you had a couple of go-to options to acquire it:
Taylor RigsbyPublished 5 months ago in Critique12 Days of Christmas Movies: "'Elf' is still iconic 20 years later"
Elf (2003) The year is 2003; sometime in late November to be specific. I had just turned 11 years old and my older brother and I were going on an outing to the movies. Our (literal) baby brother, was unable to accompany us as he was only 8 month old at the time, but somehow and someway the movie we were about to see would also become an iconic staple of his own childhood - as well as the childhoods of several generations to come.
Taylor RigsbyPublished 5 months ago in Critique12 Days of Christmas Movies: "'Christmas with the Kranks' is a movie that was made..."
Christmas with the Kranks (2004) The film opens with your typical American couple, Luther and Nora Krank (played delightfully throughout by Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis). They are sitting up in bed welcoming a bright, new morning in the most sullen way possible. And who can really blame them? Their adult daughter, Blair, (played by Joann Gonzales) has just joined the Peace Corps. and is leaving that day to begin her first assignment... and inevitably missing Christmas with her family for the very first time.
Taylor RigsbyPublished 5 months ago in Critique