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american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Gilbert Seldes

My conversation with Jandy resumes. This week Gilbert Seldes has us discussing the link between Charlie Chaplin and Optimus Prime.

Posted on February 5, 2015May 13, 2015
american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

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.

Posted on January 21, 2015February 4, 2015
american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

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?

Posted on November 11, 2014November 17, 2014
american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

You Want History: Jandy & I Discuss Doolittle

Looking at a moment where one critic seemed too overwhelmed for words, but found them anyway.

Posted on October 21, 2014October 26, 2014
american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

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.

Posted on October 8, 2014October 14, 2014
american movie critics, conversations, my back pages

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

Posted on September 22, 2014September 28, 2014
conversations

Something to Talk About: Ryan and Brian Discuss Rating Films

Can a film feel perfect despite obvious imperfections?

Posted on July 18, 2013July 24, 2013
conversations

The Way I Am – The Kid Asks Me about All Things Matinee

The lens gets turned on me for once, as The Kid in The Front Row gets curious about all things Matinee.

Posted on April 22, 2012April 26, 2012
conversations

Something to Talk About: Ryan and Sebastian Discuss MONEYBALL

DId I Miss Something? As Much as I’m Enjoying Swimming Upstream Against Critical Mass, I Turn to Sebastian to Talk MONEYBALL and Try to Better Understand What Audiences Are Loving That I Did Not.

Posted on September 29, 2011April 3, 2013
conversations

Something to Talk About (Ryan & Simon Columb Discuss THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU)

The cool thing about writing as part of a community is meeting people who have similar tastes to your own. Eventually, you meet someone who’s … Read More ›

Posted on March 17, 2011August 6, 2011
conversations

Something to Talk About (Ryan & Susie Q Discuss TRON: LEGACY)

I’m a lucky guy for many reasons. One of my many bits of luck is Susie Q. Not only is she one of my very … Read More ›

Posted on December 23, 2010August 7, 2011
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Effect & Cause (In Conversation with Douglas Trumbull)

Oscar nominated visual effects wizard Douglas Trumbull has worked his magic on such iconic films as STAR TREK, BLADE RUNNER, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, and … Read More ›

Posted on December 9, 2010September 22, 2012

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