Essay
Preference or Traumatized. Content Warning.
The struggle of trying to figure myself out has been an uphill journey. The need for understanding myself is necessary for self-growth, and to do that I must confront uncomfortable truths. I’ve never really thought of myself as asexual, but the thought of coitus makes me feel uncomfortable. I’ve only had sex once in my life- it wasn’t a satisfying experience, and I’ve since foregone sex. Most people would simply imply that the partner may not have been stable and that I should seek others with more experience and knowledge. I won’t argue with that, it does have merit. I don’t engage simply from a lack of curiosity and disinterest. The idea of sexual intercourse doesn’t seem like a disinteresting concept but the action itself is where I find a disconnect.
By Dylan-Quinn Harris2 years ago in Critique
The Evolution of Remote Work
Introduction The workplace scene has changed dramatically in recent years. Remote work has changed traditional workplace conceptions, catalysing a shift towards a more flexible and adaptive approach. This evolution has spurred debate over its impact on employee well-being and productivity, leading a closer look at the interrelated dynamics of remote work, individual mental health, and professional production.
By Andrew McKenzie2 years ago in Critique
Privacy and freedom of speech
Privacy and freedom of speech, two fundamental pillars of a democratic society, play pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of individual freedom and societal dynamics. From my personal standpoint, these rights are not just legal doctrines but the cornerstones of a society that values autonomy, diversity, and the flourishing of individuality.
By Jake Nguyen2 years ago in Critique
A Cinderella Story
In a modern retelling of the classic tale Cinderella, it follows high schooler Samantha who lives with her stepmother Fiona and stepsisters after the death of her father ten years before. She does not receive any respect from them or anyone else at her school, except her longtime friend Carter. She works at a diner that Fiona owns and only the longtime manager Rhonda shows Samantha appreciation. In her spare time she goes to her online pen pal named “Nomad” who happens to be Austin the school quarterback with aspirations of his own. So comes the Halloween dance which is the night she has to work but Rhonda helps her out so she could attend and meet with her prince charming, Austin as she is Cinderella.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
New York Minute
Released in 2004, the film introduces twin sisters Jane and Roxy, living in Long Island who are the polar opposite from each other and their rivalry hit harder after the death of their mother. Jane is a straight A student who is to give a speech in order to receive a scholarship, while Roxy is a musician who is struggling in school, has missed several days and is going to send a demo tape to a big time rock band. The two head off together for a train for their rightful destinations but a mishap leads them to being chased by Bennie who wants a chip device that was planted on Roxy who also is being pursued by a truant officer named Max due to all the days she had missed. Now both sisters have to make it to their destinations on time, avoid different types of mayhem and get both men off of their backs.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
What a Girl Wants
In this 2003 film, Daphne is living with her single wedding singer mother, Libby in New York. Daphne wants to know her biological father, Henry. So later she goes off to meet him in London where he lives and works as a Earl and running to become the Prime Minister. She finally mets him and introduces her to his finacee who is the daughter of his advisor and they both are not very keen on having Daphne stay with Henry. Meanwhile Daphne meets Ian who shows her around the city and they start to get feelings for each other. Henry, still shocked, develops a bond with his newly discovered daughter, despite how everyone else feels about the situation.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
In this adaptation from 2002, New York based playwright and soon to be marred Sidda Walker is given a interview about her inspirations, which she states an very difficult upbringing in Louisiana. When her mother Vivi founds out about the interview she is livid and cuts Sidda out of her will and Sidda in turn does not invite her to her upcoming wedding. The whole fight and separation does not sit well with Vivi's three childhood friends who then take Sidda from New York and back to Louisiana. While there, they explain to why Vivi was the way she was and they all hope for a reconciliation before the wedding.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
Chasing Liberty
In this film, Anna is the daughter of the President of the United States. When her first date is ruined because of a misunderstanding on his part, having Secret Service agents intervened, she wants the reigns to be loosen. He does so, but during a trip in Prague, he has two agents to spy over, thus giving her the codename Liberty. Once she goes off on her own, she meets an new guy named Ben and the two bond during the trip. They travel around different cities and the two agents are following them around. And Ben is hiding something from Anna: he is a agent too. Now he must keep this from her while still having fun.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
A Walk to Remember (2002)
After a prank involving drinking and swimming leaves one of his friends injured, Landon Carter faces the possibility of being expelled from school but is spared from it by doing community service, including doing a school play. There he sees an old classmate, Jamie Sullivan working on the play too. Meanwhile he falls for her, but she wants nothing to do with him, considering that her father is a minster who doesn't want her to date. Eventually they both warm up to Landon and he does go out with Jamie who wants to complete several things as she is dealing with leukemia. Landon decides to help in any way he can.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
“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 Ulansey2 years ago in Critique
13 Going on 30
After an embarrassing day at school and later at her own birthday party, Jenna wishes that she would be 30 as magic dust from her new dollhouse falls on her. After she wakes up, she finds herself to be 30 and confused about what had happened. However, she seems to like where things are going. She got a career at a magazine company, is dating and reunited with her childhood friend, Matt. But along the way, she soon realizes that her new perfect life is not what she thought it is. Everything she had envisioned to be perfect turned out to be the opposite and she plans to fix them.
By Forest Green2 years ago in Critique
