Directors and other filmmakers throw their support behind Roman Polanski. What does that say about them?
Posts under ‘Criticism’
Victim-Blamers and Other Idiots Emerge with Excuses and Justifications for Rapist Roman Polanski
Roman Polanski’s recent arrest has brought victim-blamers and whitewashers out of the woodwork to justify and excuse Polanski’s actions.
Choice quotes from critics on Transformers 2
Some choice critical quotes on Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Review: The Devil’s Backbone (2001)
My review and criticism of The Devil’s Backbone (2001). Written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.
Review: Eagle Eye (2008)
My review and critique of Eagle Eye, the film directed by D.J. Caruso and starring Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson and Billy Bob Thornton.
Not all characters require origins
Explanations for Tom and Jerry’s rivalry are completely unnecessary. Not all characters need to have their backgrounds explored.
I want [to be asked] to believe
I discuss The X-Files and how it fails to ask its viewers whether they side with Mulder or Scully.
Reflections on Tony Stark and Iron Man
My criticism of Tony Stark’s character and the Iron Man film’s themes.
Siskel & Ebert & Roeper
Buena Vista opens an archival website containing all of the television reviews done by Gene Siskel, Roger Ebert and Richard Roeper.
Below
My brief review and critique of Below, directed by David Twohy.
In the theater or at home
An analysis of the pros and cons of the theater experience and home viewing.
