All articles tagged with #criticism
Grant Morrison criticized the 'Lanterns' finale for its 'morally and legally incoherent' resolution, specifically the decision to let Hal Jordan's killer walk free. Despite this critique, the episode drew a series-high 10.5 million global viewers, with critics praising its emotional depth and handling of Black superhero succession.
The New York Times released its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, featuring sports dramas like 'Friday Night Lights' and 'Ted Lasso' alongside prestige hits like 'Breaking Bad.' The list has sparked debate over its representation of female-led shows and its reflection of America's cultural decline.
Daniel Drezner published his own top 10 TV shows of the 21st century, explicitly rejecting the New York Times’ methodology. While the NYT included limited series, Drezner required shows to have at least two seasons and a definitive ending. His list features Friday Night Lights, 30 Rock, and Parks and Recreation, contrasting with the broader industry poll that included shows like Lost and The Handmaid’s Tale.
Clemson faces widespread criticism from fans, the media, and former players after a lopsided 51-10 loss to LSU, while Dabo Swinney says he’s focused on the upcoming game and acknowledges the disappointing performance that sparked the backlash.
On the tenth anniversary of her canonization, the piece defends Mother Teresa against critics like Christopher Hitchens who alleged neglect of pain relief at Calcutta’s Kalighat hospice, arguing she worked to alleviate suffering amid 1980s shortages, used pain relief when possible, and treated patients with dignity; care at Kalighat has improved over the decades and she ran a hospice focused on comforting the dying, not a hospital.
THR publishes an anonymous Emmy voter’s candor across major categories, naming The Pitt as Best Drama, Widow’s Bay as Best Comedy, The Beast in Me as Best Limited, Remarkably Bright Creatures as Best Movie, and The Daily Show with Colbert, Kimmel, and Last Week Tonight with Oliver for Best Variety, while deriding several nominees and debating category placements ahead of the Sept. 14 ceremony. The piece also explains THR’s tradition of anonymity and provides context on the voter’s blunt, opinionated approach.
CNN’s Aaron Blake critiques Trump’s social‑media graphic ranking of U.S. presidents, highlighting inconsistencies and ideological bias: placing FDR, Wilson, and Jackson in the “great” tier, demoting Coolidge, and calling Grant a “failure,” while omitting several modern leaders. The graphic mirrors a 1948 Life magazine list with Trump added, prompting questions about source, selection, and political messaging behind the claim of being “the greatest.”
Ariana Grande’s new ‘Petal’ video has her as Pepper reclaiming her narrative by confronting a panel of executives who say she’s “not good enough,” then literally chainsawing away their critique; the gory, VistaVision-shot sequence ends with a twist revealing the scene is part of a film, underscoring a message of empowerment amid ongoing public scrutiny as she promotes the Petal album.
Emily Wilson argues Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is a visually dazzling but narratively muddled adaptation of Homer that overreaches in its moral and thematic scope. The film's characters feel underdeveloped, the gods are inconsistently represented, and subplots (Sinon, sea peoples) derail the center. Although it’s a cinematic event and may spur renewed interest in Homer, the work’s big ideas lack coherence, emotional depth, and clear human stakes, with a controversial Western Sahara backdrop adding to the ethical unease.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino posted a 15-slide Instagram rebuttal accusing critics of spreading hate and urging them to meditate or watch a football match, claiming the World Cup was safe, joyous and united. The piece notes surrounding controversies, including visa/access issues for Iranian staff, the Balogun red-card suspension that was overturned amid political scrutiny, and investigations into FIFA ticketing, with the Norwegian FA planning a formal complaint over Trump’s role in the case, as Infantino defended FIFA’s leadership and praised the host nations.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino defends the 2026 World Cup in an open letter, accusing critics of spreading hate while praising safety, joy and global participation amid visa tensions and controversial officiating debates.
FBI Director Kash Patel posted a hype video about the World Cup claiming there were zero major security incidents across 78 U.S.-hosted matches, calling the event the safest in history. The celebratory clip drew swift criticism and mockery from detractors who cited ongoing scrutiny of Patel’s leadership and past allegations—ranging from personal conduct to investigations—portraying the promo as performative amid broader concerns about the bureau.
Early reactions to Disney's live-action Moana are largely negative, with critics calling it a nearly shot-for-shot remake that relies on heavy CGI and feels hollow and uninspired; a few reviewers offered praise for Catherine Laga'aia and the on-screen chemistry with The Rock, but overall sentiment brands the film a costly, unoriginal cash grab.
Trump’s July 4 speech celebrating America’s 250th anniversary mixed grandiose history references (D-Day, the Civil War) with self-promotion, drawing skepticism that he distorted founding principles and rehabilitated Confederate imagery while making the celebration about himself.
Novak Djokovic urged fans and critics to cool it on judging Serena Williams as she returns to Wimbledon after nearly four years, noting she’s 44 with two children and isn’t yet at peak form after a long layoff. Williams lost in the first round to Maya Joint but showed competitive play, and Djokovic praised her greatness and expressed hope she continues competing, potentially in doubles with Venus and perhaps at the U.S. Open.