Not only was “Poor Things” a personally unpleasant watch, but the story and certain choices made in the depiction of these topics raised my concerns. While I understand the power of making audiences uncomfortable to deliver a message, I don’t believe that “Poor Things” made its point effectively. 

With the advancement of social platforms, the spread of false news occurs daily, which is why, according to Cindy Skrzycki, a Pitt senior lecturer of English, it is important to be media literate.