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Culture Warrior: Responsible Film Criticism and the Case of ‘Antichrist’

Culture Warrior: Responsible Film Criticism and the Case of ‘Antichrist’

Don’t worry, Landon is done arguing his case for Lars von Trier’s new film, but he has a bone to pick with critics who feel entitled to spoil it simply because they don’t like a movie.

By Landon Palmer on October 5, 2009 | Comments

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

Commentary Track: Is Anyone Safe When Variety Fires Anne Thompson?

Commentary Track: Is Anyone Safe When Variety Fires Anne Thompson?

Is Variety signaling that their done with the internet by firing the journalist who has championed it the most?

By Brian C. Gibson on January 26, 2009 | Comments

The Death of the Print Critic

The Death of the Print Critic

Over the past few months, dozens of critics from major outlets have retired or been let go. This happens largely because they can’t justify their own salaries, not when people can read 300 reviews for the same movie indexed through RottenTomatoes.com for free.

By Kevin Carr on April 7, 2008 | Comments

Vanity Fair Honors The 10 (Supposed) Fresh Faces of 2008

Vanity Fair Honors The 10 (Supposed) Fresh Faces of 2008

What’s so fresh about Anne Hathaway or Jessica Biel? C’mon Variety!

By Michelle Graham on February 5, 2008 | Comments