My conversation with Jandy resumes. This week Gilbert Seldes has us discussing the link between Charlie Chaplin and Optimus Prime.
You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Harry Potamkin
When politics bleed into film criticism, it can sometimes make for a tricky read…but still spark great conversation.
You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Bakshy
It’s easy for a critic to tell us what has happened. What about telling us what could happen?
You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Doolittle
Looking at a moment where one critic seemed too overwhelmed for words, but found them anyway.
You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Mencken
In looking at some early critique of film editing, one wonders if it was ever something our brains were ever meant to process.
You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Sherwood and Wilson
School’s back in session, so it’s about time I hit the books again. Today, Jandy and I discuss perspective and humility
You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Sandburg
Jandy and I dive deeper into the book, and take joy in waxing poetic