Nonfiction
Progress of a Nation
I had been thinking about writing this piece for some time, and had originally wanted it to be released around July 4th for America's 250th anniversary. We are still in the 250th year, though, so I figure this is a good time to talk about how far we've come as a nation. Talk about what exactly that progress means and looks like, why it's important, and how the two different political sides tend to view it.
By ChampionElCid5 days ago in Critique
The King of Tubi Got Pulled Over on I-75
He calls himself the King of Tubi, and nobody in independent Black cinema argues with the title. Kaamel Hasaun — known to many as Diezel — went from rapping in Detroit to building one of the most prolific independent film catalogs in the streaming era. Through his company, Diezel Power Filmz, he has written, directed, produced, and starred in more than twenty films, most of them living on Tubi, the free streaming platform where independent Black filmmakers found an audience Hollywood never gave them.
By Curtis Davis7 days ago in Critique
The Infinite Deck of Cards
He thinks he knows people. He has looked into enough eyes to recognize the things people eventually stop hiding. Sometimes they no longer care enough to hide them. Sometimes they are too tired. Sometimes the feeling has grown too large to stay behind the face they prepared for the day.
By Curious Stranger18 days ago in Critique
The Sheriff That killed A Judge
A Kentucky sheriff walked into a judge's chambers and executed him. Now he's blaming tick bites. On September 19, 2024, Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines had lunch with District Judge Kevin Mullins — a man he'd worked alongside for years and once served as bailiff.
By Curtis Davis23 days ago in Critique
The King of Staten Island: Post 9/11 Levity
Let me tell you a little story about a boy named Pete Davidson. Today he is known as one of the most popular comedians of the modern day as a major front runner on Saturday Night Live. He’s also co starred in major big screen hits like Trainwreck, The Suicide Squad and Fast X. But Pete Davidson’s life wasn’t always the party it is now. As a matter of fact, Pete Davidson’s upbringing was marred by tragedy. 13 years before Pete Davidson touched down in the land of Hollywood he lost his father Scott Davidson in the 9/11 attacks. In the year 2020, Pete and comedy filmmaker legend, Judd Apatow brought a story inspired by Pete’s life growing up in the aftermath of his father’s death in a new world known as post 9/11 titled “The King of Staten Island”.
By Joe Patterson26 days ago in Critique
Old McScammer Has A Scam - A I A I 0
Introduction The image above did make me laugh, and I wonder how many people believe this. I am not sure whether this should be in the Critque or Humor community, but I suppose the former, though anyone who believes the diatribe must be an idiot and deserve all they get.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred about a month ago in Critique
Things Still Not Working On Vocal
Introduction Before I launch into this, let me state that Vocal is the best digital publishing platform, bar none, in my opinion. The problem is that they do not seem to have enough people to run the company, and when they do communicate, they are excellent; since the upgrade, we have had to deal with, and are still dealing with, many issues.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Critique
