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Why Variety is Wrong (and Right) About Film Blogs

Why Variety is Wrong (and Right) About Film Blogs

Something twisted up Variety’s panties, because not one, not two, but three articles about how shitty blogs are popped up on Sunday. Are they worth reading? Maybe. Are they worth responding to? Of course.

By Dr. Cole Abaius on March 23, 2009 | Comments

Editor’s Blog: Lessons in Critical Douchebaggery

Editor’s Blog: Lessons in Critical Douchebaggery

Through the course of my time on this planet, some 25 years and change, I have always kept what I like to call a “things to not do” log. And if there is one thing that I have realized working in this industry — it is that film journalists are naturally very good at showing their peers what not to do.

By Neil Miller on February 8, 2009 | Comments