Post date: Aug 11, 2011 11:26:21 PM
I like learning about things that other people have experienced and enjoy. I also like sharing mutual interests and experiences with other people because, by engaging in a discussion on the topic with another person, I often end up having a greater appreciation for that interest or experience. As a result, I have decided to start reviewing things I experience (be it watching a movie, listening to an album, going to a restaurant, or enjoying a concert) in the hopes that it will stimulate conversation and/or debate about my own and others' interests. I’m going to use a five-star rating system (★★★★★), which I will define here. I’m also going to try and limit my reviews to be under ~250 words (about the length of a scientific abstract). That way, the reviews will (hopefully) be direct and to the point and, as a result, avoid the long personal tangents that certain other critical reviewers (I'm looking at you, Pitchfork) engage in.
My Review System:
★ - Terrible (technically, philosophically, etc.). I would actively advise others to avoid this experience.
★★ - I didn’t like it. Had major flaws or was unsatisfying. I would give others my opinion, but I wouldn’t deter them from experiencing it.
★★ and a half - Complete indifference. Wasn’t particularly upset about the experience... wasn’t happy about it either.
★★★ - Had flaws/wasn’t mind blowing, but I enjoyed it. While I probably don’t have any desire to experience it again, I would recommend it to a friend.
★★★★ - Very well done. I would actively recommend it to others and will likely seek to experience it again.
★★★★★ - Profoundly influenced me and/or is done to near perfection. These experiences usually end up being closely associated with my personal identity.
Reviews
The Illusionist - September 1, 2011
Full Metal Jacket - August 31, 2011
Chicago Comic Con Wizard World Convention - August 14, 2011
Lollapalooza (Day 3) - August 14, 2011
Lollapalooza (Day 2) - August 12, 2011
Lollapalooza (Day 1) - August 12, 2011
The King's Speech - August 11, 2011