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It's Still In The Air Tonight
Phil Collins's smash hit, In the Air Tonight, was the perfect piece to use in one of the most intense series premieres in television history, Miami Vice. The slow burn to the rhythmic pick-up in the beat, the words perfectly fitting the action, it's never been done any better.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in Critique
A Nickelback
Criticizing Nickelback is really just criticizing the mind-numbingly mundane all around us. Imagine the difficulty of ensuring all your albums cover exactly these topics:
By Brent Tharp3 years ago in Critique
River Wild
If being in the wilderness where you literally have to be airlifted by helicopter for any kind of emergency didn’t scare you before, please see this movie for a refresher.
By L Mincola3 years ago in Critique
Oh My God, What For, My Eyes!
In my tiny belfry, I stare at a fly, Slyly landing, On foody panoply. Funny fucking fly. If I killed him, though, I surely would cry.
By Brent Tharp3 years ago in Critique
The Hours
Four women and three men look for happiness in an unhappy world, realising, sooner or later, that happiness is fleeting and masked by their period's societal beliefs and life's relentless tribulations. The Hours is the greatest movie ever made; a masterpiece like no other, with music composed for the Cosmos.
By Patrick M. Ohana3 years ago in Critique
Isn't It "Ironic"?
Oh, sweet Alanis, I'm a sucker for Canadian women—their doe eyes, kind dispositions, and lilting way of talking creating loin-aching twangs that cause even the most masculine of men to genuflect as their heartstrings are pulled hard.
By Brent Tharp3 years ago in Critique
Assassin’s Creed
Nothing is true. Everything is permitted. Not dogma but instead a revelation, those who came before leads Desmond on, don't give away your freedom cries Ezio. A brotherhood meant to serve the light. Seek the truth for yourself, requiescat in pace. The best games are with Altaïr and Ezio Auditore.
By Jazzy 3 years ago in Critique
The Pulitzer Prize Winning "THE KILLER ANGELS"
Intensify your understanding of the turning point battle of the Civil War, Gettysburg. Enter the minds and hearts of the soldiers, argue strategies, command troops, engage in raging battles and fight for your life.
By mark william smith3 years ago in Critique
Detective Adrian Monk
Lovable, obsessive compulsive, smart as a whip. Genius cop who solves every case. Sherlock has nothing on him. Just DO NOT TOUCH HIM.
By Novel Allen3 years ago in Critique
Ivanhoe
Knights, castles, jousts, sword fights, palace intrigue, oh yes, and romance, what’s not to like? Ivanhoe, a story set in thirteenth-century England, has everything a seventh-grader could ask for. I hated reading until Miss Hilferty assigned this story to our literature class. One story can change the world.
By Mark Gagnon3 years ago in Critique
Tuner and Hootch (1989)
Turner & Hooch" (1989) Creating an unlikely pair with Tom Hanks (Turner) and a slobbery lovable dog (Hootch). Their mismatched partnership sparks heartwarming chaos and unexpected bonds.
By ColdHardCash3 years ago in Critique
Would You Rather
Iris joins a game to win some money to save her brother A mysterious game of Would You Rather? Instead of being playful like Spin the Bottle
By L Mincola3 years ago in Critique