Tag Archives: Criticism

29 March 2023Access AmericaBiden, censorship, China, Criticism, Democracy, demonstration, freedom, Hong Kong, Leuphana, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Leuphana University Lüneburg, National Security Law, umbrella movement, United StatesJanina Malena Sähn

Studying With Limited Freedom of Speech: My Semester in Hong Kong

By Charlina Strelow

In 2021, President Biden offered a safe haven to Hong Kong residents in the U.S., which allowed them to prolong their stay for up to 18 months. This year, Biden extended that offer for an additional two years, calling Hong Kong’s policies a “significant erosion of human rights and fundamental freedoms.” To understand these policies better, here’s a brief look into Hong Kong’s recent history.

2 November 2022Best Books & Fabulous FilmsCriticism, Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Kunal Nayyar, Leuphana, Leuphana Universität Lüneburg, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Mayim Bialik, Melissa Rauch, Relationships, Review, Simon Helberg, Sitcoms, situation comedy, TBBT, The Big Bang Theory, TV Series, TV Shows, Unpopular OpinionJanina Malena Sähn

The Big Bang Blog: The Toxic Relationship Comedy

By Veronika M. Heinrich

The Big Bang Theory is pure poison in a society that just got a wake-up call.
Just yesterday, I saw another post revealing its problematic themes. What truly shocked me were the comments – most of them in defence of their beloved series. “Don’t get your feelings hurt. It’s just a funny show!” they claim. But it’s not.
Like many others, I also enjoyed watching The Big Bang Theory in my teenage years. I was happy that there was a show that portrayed nerd culture and referenced it. I didn’t question the harmful themes the show relies on. To be honest, I didn’t even see them. Now that my eyes are opened, I can’t unsee them. I can barely stand to watch an entire episode. The characters’ behavior around women and each other is just too painful.
I can’t wrap my head around why this show ran for so many seasons and wasn’t cancelled earlier. Sheldon’s quirkiness is so funny after all, isn’t it?
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31 August 2022Best Books & Fabulous FilmsCars, Cars 2, Criticism, Daniel Lawrence Whitney, Emily Mortimer, Feel-Good Movie, Film Review, Leuphana, Leuphana University Lüneburg, Mater, McQueen, Michael Caine, Movie, Movie Sequel, Owen Wilson, Review, Sequel, Unpopular OpinionHenrike Kattoll

Going against the Grain: Declaring My Love for Cars 2

By Veronika Heinrich

Everybody hates Cars 2 – and I just don’t understand why. First of all, let me make a confession: I’m 25 years old and a Disney nerd. I love watching animated movies – as long as they’re well made. And Cars 2, even after more than ten years, is still my all-time feel-good movie.

It has everything you could wish for: Uplifting words, funny jokes, and a world you can lose yourself in. There’s barely anything that’s hateful or triggering, and I love joining the characters on their journey. Yet, most critics have characterized Cars 2 as violent and illogical, calling it the worst Pixar movie ever – and I just can’t wrap my head around it. How could I feel so differently from everyone else?