Television
50 Critics: The Originals
If you wanted to craft the perfect vampire series that wasn’t just a frightful blood fest of action then you would’ve crafted the Netflix series The Originals. This series is perfect example of full potential of what others vampire franchises like the Twilight Saga should have done but didn’t do.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Critique
Jurassic Park
Stephen Spielberg's 1993 Jurassic Park took move-goers on a prehistoric thrill ride. In classic Spielberg fashion, special effects, realistic creatures and terrifying action didn't disappoint. Intriguing plot twists kept us on edge, but a-typical writing made it a well-funded creature feature that's still a "must-see" for audiences of all ages.
By Veronica Coldiron3 years ago in Critique
Calvin and Hobbs
These books were a godsend for a lonely, only child. I can’t think of a character I connected with more as a child. A precocious only child, check. His main company is his stuffed animal, check. Spends most of his day lost in his imagination, check. Thank you Bill Watterson.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
50 critics: She Hulk
What started off as a show with so much potential ended up being the Worse Marvel work since “Captain Marvel”. It may have meant well, but She Hulk falls flat with its constant whining from its main character who is the complete opposite of who she is supposed to be.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Critique
X-Men: The Animated Series
Let’s be honest, X-Men: The Animated Series made the Marvel Cinematic Universe what it is. If this show didn’t exist, they’re would have been far less hype over the X-Men movie in 2000. This show was amazing from the theme song, to every plot line. We love and miss it.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Marvel Multiverse Saga so far
As a friendly reminder, we're currently in the Mulitverse Saga of the MCU. I loved the Infinity Saga from start to finish. Very few blemishes. However, so far the multiverse saga has been immensely disappointing. A pitiful ratio of good/bad projects and horrible CGI. I really hope this changes soon.
By Dyllon Rodillon3 years ago in Critique
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David sets his misanthropic muse free in an ingenious, incendiary way in this show. He blends wild improvisation with the careful construction of ethical conundrums to make us laugh first at him and his extraordinary and variegated supporting cast and then at ourselves. Satirical spite sustains this program's power.
By D. J. Reddall3 years ago in Critique
Seinfeld
The moral logic of this show about nothing is perfect, which explains why so many found the finale frustrating. In an absurd world where greed, lust and unbridled enthusiasm guide four silly friends through myriad misadventures that blend Jerry’s Socratic sarcasm with Larry David’s smirking misanthropy, laughing justice ultimately rules.
By D. J. Reddall3 years ago in Critique
50 Critics: Dear Mama
Dear Mama is a heartfelt love letter to the legacy created by Hip Hop icon Tupac Shakur and his charismatic mother, Afeni. The icing on the cake is that Allen Hughes directed, so it’s an amazing tribute from a friend who knew Tupac from the very beginning of his career.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Critique
The Managerial Revolution
There are few books that have had such a large influence on my life. The Managerial Revolution by James Burnham is one of the few that have changed my life's trajectory entirely. It is a fascinating, insightful, and contemporaneous look at the conflict between Fascism, Communism, and the New Deal.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
