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
Who Critiques the Critics?
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
I don’t know Dan Olson: Folding Ideas and the introspection of cultural critique
For a long time, I’ve been considering a series of articles on film critics and film … I don’t know Dan Olson: Folding Ideas and the introspection of cultural critiqueRead more