Topic: Critics

Ann Romney Wants You to Stop Being So Mean to Her Husband

AP

Ann Romney, classy horse lady and wife of Republican nominee Mitt Romney, would kindly appreciate it if you laid off from criticizing her beau, lest you want to "get in the ring" and try running for President yourself. 

By Eric Randall

Jul 19, 2012

When Fanboys Attack: Criticizing the Critics of 'The Dark Knight Rises'

In the days since fans erupted with rage at the first negative review of The Dark Knight Rises, there have been several more sour takes on the film, but because most of the film's staunch defenders haven't actually seen the movie, their only tool is the ad hominem attack.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

May 4, 2012

A.O. Scott Feels Samuel L. Jackson's Furious Anger

Players: A.O. Scott, The New York Times' chief movie reviewer who wasn't quite a fan of The Avengers; Samuel L. Jackson, actor in The Avengers, who isn't quite a fan of A.O. Scott

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By Eric Randall

Mar 16, 2012

America's Most Cantankerous Film Critic

Call it brash independence, a unique way of seeing, or simple cantankerousness, but it's often struck us while reading film reviews that some critics enjoy going against the grain. We crunched some numbers to crown America's most cantankerous film critic.

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By Jen Doll

Mar 2, 2012

'The Lorax' Is the Hottest Movie to Hate

The people who made The Lorax are probably in need of a hug right now. But if there's anything to be gained from a hate-filled review, it's the pleasure of reading it.

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 21, 2012

Talking About TV Is Maybe Ruining TV

The latest debate amongst internet TV nerds is a'raging about whether the big beautiful serialized show format kind of ruined TV. But for me? I take one thing away from all of this: We really need to stop taking TV so damn seriously.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Oct 3, 2011

Spatwatch

The Reviewer That Pushed Placido Domingo Over the Edge

"Neither past nor present fandom can blunt my ear to things I don’t like"

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jul 15, 2011

Spatwatch

Author Peter Manso vs. Scathing New York Times Review

Peter Manso is unhappy with Dwight Garner's takedown piece

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 28, 2011

Where Have All the Good Movie Takedowns Gone?

Transformers is bad. Could critics eviscerate it with a little more relish, please?

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By Adam Clark Estes

May 13, 2011

'Bridesmaids' Revisited: The Critics Think Its Fantastic

A new iteration of the Judd Apatow brand, the movie may be this summer's first blockbuster

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By Erik Hayden

May 6, 2011

Thor: The Most Businesslike Marvel Product Yet

Critics are resigned to say the film is fine "for what it is"

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 11, 2011

The Case For Loving (And Hating) 'The Killing'

Two weeks in, new police procedural is already provoking strong feelings

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