Critique or Cynicism

In the premiere episode of Critique or Cynicism, I break down Mulan 2020, the Disney remake that, instead of sparking complaints over autotuned songs or lack of originality, changed the original story so much that disappointed fans labeled Hua Mulan, the titular character, as a Mary Sue. What is a Mary Sue? And is Mulan one? Let’s find out!

Show Notes

In the premiere episode of Critique or Cynicism, I break down Mulan 2020, the Disney remake that, instead of sparking complaints over autotuned songs or lack of originality, changed the original story so much that disappointed fans labeled Hua Mulan, the titular character, as a Mary Sue. What is a Mary Sue? And is Mulan one? Let’s find out!

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What is Critique or Cynicism?

How reasonable are critiques of modern media? From “Mary Sues”, “subverting expectations”, and “garbage writing”, to “toxic fandoms”, “entitled fans”, and “bigotry”, our Hollywood landscape is full of labels, some earned and some not. In Critique or Cynicism, I aim to break down these labels and accusations and, after analyzing both sides in the best light possible, give my verdict on whether the original criticism is justified.