My Mini Critiques in free verse

This is just a little recap (and links to my original critiques) of last year’s challenge. I’ve been meaning to do this for a while and have just been slack. I liked the challenge because I was able to tap into my love of reviewing films etc. I also chose to write in free verse (rule breaker) to help me separate my ideas more clearly & write sparingly, given the 50 word requirement.

I tried to just write organically i.e write whatever came to me in the minute than do any research. While some of my critiques started as a summary (which was of course was not what the judges wanted) I still did this a little to place the film/book in brief context for the reader, then briefly critiqued my perception of the texts’ by briefly commenting on elements such as themes, social issues, cultural significance and characterisation. I chose three novels and four films for the challenge.

Anyhow, it was a lot of fun - and as L.C. intimated in her recap of the challenge many moons ago - it was great to share some of our favourite things with each other and thus get to know others a bit more during the process of the challenge. ☺️

I still don’t know how the “Jerry Maguire” critique (if we could call it that) got so much attention. That is now my most read story and I felt bad as it’s fifty percent quotes from the film so it was more of a fun go at the challenge! There’s obviously a lot of affection for that movie and its soundtrack though - and I gotta pay my bills somehow. 😆😅 Regardless, I’m low key proud of my other Critique entries which really helped me to write a little again, got me out of a mood slump and back to engaging highly with others on Vocal which has been very fulfilling, including making new friends and gaining new subscribers etc. ☺️

I have also since used the verse form in a few others pieces I didn’t finish in time as well, including later, for some of my favourite Hitchcock films.

Anyhow, if you wish to check these out below in case you missed these then you are very welcome to. 😺

Thanks very much for reading. Please leave a like or a comment if you wish. If you liked these, then you may enjoy my little romp through some Hitchcock’s best films in a similar structure. 🎞 ⬇️