Essential Film Criticism Books for Any Film Lover’s Shelf
The best film criticism books for cinephiles, including essay collections from Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert, immersive histories, and more.
Film Criticism
With the Passing of James Harvey, the Film Critic Generation of Kael and Sarris Is Truly Gone
The film historian embodied a spirit of moral inquiry, and was as excited about “Jackie Brown” as he was romantic comedies of the ‘30s.
Steve McQueen Read ‘Widows’ Reviews and Detected a Racism Problem
The Oscar winner noticed something problematic while reading the reviews for his new heist-thriller.
Terry Gilliam Admits His Films Aren’t For Everyone, Pushes Back on the Kind of Film Criticism He Detests
While promoting “The Man Who Killed Don Quixote,” which received a mixed reception at Cannes, the director elaborated on the divisive nature of his films.
Dr. Stacy L. Smith Has Fast-Tracked a Plan to Make Film Criticism Truly Diverse and Inclusive — TIFF
In a TIFF keynote speech, Smith unveils her newest study regarding the (lack of) diversity in Hollywood, and offers a plan for fixing it right now.
Rotten Tomatoes Makes Big Changes to Critics Criteria For Tomatometer, With Focus on Individuals Over Publications
Podcasts and video reviews will be included under the updated criteria.
Locarno Critics Academy 2018: Meet This Year’s Aspiring Film Critics
The annual workshop for aspiring film critics finds them writing about the program at the Locarno Film Festival.
Christopher McQuarrie: What the Director Learned After Meeting the Critic Who Wrote the Worst Review of His Career
The “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” director reacted to being attacked in a film review by asking the critic who wrote it to lunch.
Jessica Chastain: Film Criticism Needs to ‘Represent What Our Society Represents’
The actress and her “Woman Walks Ahead” director Susanna White told IndieWire why they agree with Brie Larson’s remarks about the need for greater inclusivity in film criticism.
Film Critic Richard Roeper Suspended Indefinitely by Chicago-Sun Times For Buying Twitter Followers
Roeper has written for the Sun-Times since 1982 and co-hosted “At the Movies” with Roger Ebert from 2000 to 2008.
There’s Now a List of the Most Contrarian Film Critics, Including Four From IndieWire
The full list features 366 different reviewers.
Critics Debate What the Disney Ban Against the L.A. Times Says About the Future of Film Criticism
In a recent panel discussion, critics weighed in about recent events that reflect changes in their profession.
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