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The book finally gives us a curious inclusion, and a prophecy about the future of documentary films.
My conversation with Jandy resumes. This week Gilbert Seldes has us discussing the link between Charlie Chaplin and Optimus Prime.
When politics bleed into film criticism, it can sometimes make for a tricky read…but still spark great conversation.
It’s easy for a critic to tell us what has happened. What about telling us what could happen?
Looking at a moment where one critic seemed too overwhelmed for words, but found them anyway.
In looking at some early critique of film editing, one wonders if it was ever something our brains were ever meant to process.
School’s back in session, so it’s about time I hit the books again. Today, Jandy and I discuss perspective and humility
Jandy and I dive deeper into the book, and take joy in waxing poetic
Just a few pages into this book, Jandy & I already have much to discuss.
Jandy has inspired me to read, and Lopate has inspired me to write. A new series of posts begins based on a great compendium of film criticism.