In the two years I have been running the Who Critiques the Critics? segment of Indy … Dan Monaghan’s ReelTakesReviews remind us not to lose sight of the politics of productionRead more
Who Critiques the Critics?
Strange, dark, necessarily vulnerable: Sam Neill, and the determination not to look away
Sam Neill is a sad and sudden loss; a grounded, empathetic performer, softspoken until he needs … Strange, dark, necessarily vulnerable: Sam Neill, and the determination not to look awayRead more
Saw’ll Fun And Games Til Someone Gets Hurt
Where the lines blur around what is or isn’t ‘horror’, or ‘elevated horror’ can offer an … Saw’ll Fun And Games Til Someone Gets HurtRead more
Pretty good, and then some: Jon Bois and the art of the ‘visual article’
At a glance, Jon Bois’ body of work is so eclectic that it’s hard to bind … Pretty good, and then some: Jon Bois and the art of the ‘visual article’Read more
More than Street Trash: Red Letter Media, and a love letter to shared cinema
There are many things which make Red Letter Media one of the best sources of film … More than Street Trash: Red Letter Media, and a love letter to shared cinemaRead more
The Trumpet of a Prophecy: Paul Foot and the art of democratising culture
Whatever facet of art we’re talking about, one thing is certain, if it becomes popular, the … The Trumpet of a Prophecy: Paul Foot and the art of democratising cultureRead more
Two thumbs down: Siskel & Ebert in the age of the rant-review
January of each year has become synonymous with worst films lists – but arguably nobody has … Two thumbs down: Siskel & Ebert in the age of the rant-reviewRead more
The importance of being campy: Cheers to MovieBitches
In a world where we are each scrambling for attention, hating on content for the sake … The importance of being campy: Cheers to MovieBitchesRead more
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Forefather of Criticism-as-Entertainment
Now that we’ve got the ball rolling on this ‘Who Critiques the Critics’ segment, the time … Mystery Science Theater 3000: Forefather of Criticism-as-EntertainmentRead more
Defunctland, and the circular self-criticism of a ‘film’ critic
I watched a great film yesterday! It was an independently financed and editorially liberated feature documentary, … Defunctland, and the circular self-criticism of a ‘film’ criticRead more