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The Bright But Uncertain Future of Film Criticism
Film reviews are tricky things. As a critic, you have to explain enough of what happens in a movie to give readers an idea of what to expect, but that plot description has to be balanced with analysis unless you want to wind up with a flat recap. You have to r...
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A Letter to Roger Ebert
Dearest Roger,
Happy Birthday big guy! That's what I would always email you on your birthday. Today! Has it really been more than a year since you've left us? I still find myself checking your Twitter and Facebook accounts to see if you're really there. But...
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How We Became Film Critics
More than 40 writers contribute to this publication. Each of them lead different lives, derive from different backgrounds, live everywhere from Poland to New York City to Australia to India. What connects these writers, aside from this outlet, is their individ...
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Film Critic of the Week: Keith Phipps
For a moment I'm going to ask each and every reader consuming this piece of writing to think back and reflect on the authors they most admire. Chances are, the wordsmiths racing through your heads are the ones with distinct voices. To find and adopt a unique, ...
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Film Critic of the Week: Mark Olsen
The title of this recurring feature suggests that every week I come bearing a new and emerging film critic you should be reading. On most occasions that's an accurate description of this column. However, today we're shaking things up.
While Mark Olsen certa...
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A Discussion with Film Critic and Editor of The Dissolve, Scott Tobias
The Dissolve, a film focused website produced by Pitchfork Media, will go live sometime tomorrow. When it does, Scott Tobias will serve as the editor of the highly anticipated Chicago-based publication. Last week Movie Mezzanine sat down and spoke with him abo...
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