The venom directed at women of colour in film spreads to Toronto
Following a negative review of Venom, film critic and programmer Sarah-Tai Black became the subject of racist and misogynistic attacks reminiscent of the online campaigns directed at Leslie Jones and...
View ArticleIn a hostile world, there are virtues to being a hater
Pop culture critic John Semley makes a persuasive case for disagreement in his new book, but we don't agree with everything he says
View ArticleSundance denied access to a notorious critic – perhaps TIFF should do the same
American film blogger Jeffrey Wells claims the Toronto International Film Festival received a letter of complaint about his behaviour last year
View ArticleWhy I quit entertainment journalism
For ten years, I slaved away as a film critic and entertainment writer, hoping my hard work for little (or no) pay would result in a full-time job. It didn't. So now I'm done.
View ArticleWhy being a critic can ruin your life
When you spend most of your time judging things while sitting in the dark, the habit can alter how you see everything
View ArticleIs Hollywood exploiting the push to diversify criticism for marketing wins?
American critic Wesley Morris suggested a thirst for long-overdue representation is leading critics to conflate identity with quality. And the industry is fine with that
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