Nonfiction

Braiding Sweetgrass
Take the lesson of the maple tree; the Earth provides, but we must meet her half way. There is responsibility in nature's gifts, and all living beings must take part in that cycle.
By S. C. Almanzar3 years ago in Critique
The Evening News
On the screen is a country on fire. Relentless firestorms devour the landscape and all it contains. A brave few control the view. Others are firefighters, evacuees, or casualties. In-studio reporters interrogate survivors. Helpless millions watch. Change the channel? No way. This is reality they think they want to watch.
By Lynn Fenske3 years ago in Critique
Tears of the Kingdom (Game)
TotK has better gameplay, and a more narrative driven story. However, they feel separate from eachother, with the story suffering by finding the Tears out of order.
By Malcolm Roach3 years ago in Critique
My Critique of the Critique Challenge Itself
A simpler challenge, causing many to pen a quick entry. I’ve observed funny, detailed, and clever entries flood in; watching in awe as people announce they're submitting twenty, thirty, or even fifty submissions! I refuse to jump on the bandwagon... I shall not... I will not... ah f*ck it, - post.
By Sian N. Clutton3 years ago in Critique
Luis Rubiales apologized for kissing Jenni Hermoso
Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), has apologized for kissing Spain star Jenni Hermoso during the celebration after Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final. He said “I made a mistake” when he kissed Jenni Hermoso without her consent. The kiss has been criticized as an example of machismo in sports and has sparked controversy.
By Juan Ángel Rubio Serrano3 years ago in Critique
The Big Short
An absolute rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish; dread, hopelessness, defeat, excitement, hope ironically enough. The Big Short has it all. A fantastic, hilarious, tragic film that's able to simplify complex wall street vocabulary, into an easily digestible and understandable message about greed and corruption. Please, watch this film.
By Dyllon Rodillon3 years ago in Critique
Never Finished by David Goggins
A book about doing things other people wouldn't do; because they are scared to succeed or to do hard things. Goggins talks about haters and uses their voices to motivate himself. Come to grips with your past; never quit. Read if you want to light a fire under your ass.
By Jazzy 3 years ago in Critique
Charlatan
When they get online, they look to see what they can find. Was their creativity ever there? Is it in decline? Writing isn’t hard. It comes with ease. It takes no more effort than to blow a breeze. Now we question all you’ve created. Was it yours, or just imitated?
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
50 Critics: Krush Groove
When capturing the purest spirit of what Hip Hop is all about, especially when it first began the film Krush Groove is a great place to start. The film is an amazing semi-autobiographical depiction of the rise of Hip Hop’s legendary record label Def Jam and its creator Russell Simmons.
By Joe Patterson3 years ago in Critique
Copycat
Dear Copycat, Thank you for the compliment. I really needed that. But could you try something on your own? It’s Wilde to see my work imitated. I’m not the greatest. But I really hate this when I see it. Please be more creative.
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique
Selena
Selena was a huge Inspiration to all! I remembered her from the 90’s being a movie icon, but I grew into greater depth knowing her! She had so many hits!! And she had so many in concerts glad I could come closest to her here in El Paso Texas ~❤️
By Rachael Frazier3 years ago in Critique
Challenging Yourself to Overcome Writer's Block
A critique challenge? Just 50 words? Not sure about this. Seems interesting but hard. Fifty one words! Gotta cut something. That was fun. Another day. Too many positive ones. Should probably balance it with something else. Let me take it to the extreme, and see how many I can write?
By Atomic Historian3 years ago in Critique