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“Barbie”: The Politics of a Plastic World
The task of bringing Barbie to the big screen was hardly a simple one. The film went through various iterations and spent over a decade in development before it could make its way to cinemas. And while it isn't a film I was particularly looking forward to seeing myself, it's one I'm still glad that I got to see all the same.
By Ben Ulansey9 months ago in Critique
The Quintessential Quintuplets Anime Ending Isn't Perfect and Why I'm OK With It
So I recently watched the ending to The Quintessential Quintuplets anime and I'm a little late in opining on this series since the ending aired a couple of years ago, but I'm throwing my opinion out there regardless. It was an ending that surprised me, like it did for many fans of the series, but I viewed it more as a bittersweet ending rather than the rage inducer that affected some fans. Maybe that is because of my rather oddball approach to the series.
By Jonathan Marting10 months ago in Critique
Waiting for Godot
Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" is a theatrical masterpiece that, on the surface, might appear to be a perplexing puzzle with no apparent solution. Yet, beneath its enigmatic exterior, it serves as a striking reflection of the post-war world and the profound existential dilemmas that haunted its characters. While some might argue that the play lacks substance, it is, in fact, a captivating journey through the human psyche, offering both an exploration of despair and a glimmer of hope.
By Humyra Anjum Maliha11 months ago in Critique
NCIS: Sydney - A New Approach to a Global Franchise Stirs Up Debate
The NCIS franchise, a worldwide sensation, is extending its reach once more, but this time with an Australian twist. The most recent installment of the popular series, "NCIS: Sydney," will debut on November 10, 2023, exclusively on Paramount+ Australia and afterwards on Network 10. Although this new endeavor initially excited series fans, the responses to date have been a mixed bag of anticipation, disappointment, and controversy.
By Anisah Suhailah11 months ago in Critique
Addressing Ghana's Open Urination Issue. Content Warning.
In the bustling streets of Ghana, it has become an all too familiar sight - walls adorned with the simple yet stern warning, "Do Not Urinate Here." This graffiti is ubiquitous, spreading its message across cities, towns, and villages in various colors and styles, some even etched in charcoal. It's a message that attempts to deter a growing cultural norm in Ghana – open urination.
By NII LANTEY PARKER11 months ago in Critique
And Just Like That
A much-needed, more diverse update to a beloved franchise. Golden intentions, but untrue to the characters in a way that makes the storylines ring hollow. This revival needs to lean into its stars’ long-developed personalities and sense of motivation in order to make their mid-life transformations feel satisfying.
By Joelle E N11 months ago in Critique
Probably Just a Coincidence
The Setting: At a table in an Oklahoma prison. The Main Cast: Two men having a conversation One is a professed psychiatrist and atheist; the other is a professed demon on death row. One thinks he's there to provide an assessment on the other's sanity, but it's his in question.
By LJ Pollard 11 months ago in Critique
Oppenheimer (2023, dir. Christopher Nolan)
Everybody sucked & the plot hinged on manufactured drama with RDJ’s character. Oppenheimer knew what he was doing & I have no sympathy for his guilt. “I am become Death…” Hubris cannot simultaneously be punished & celebrated.
By Mackenzie Davis11 months ago in Critique