Why Criticism: Adam Nayman’s ‘Ben Wheatley: Confusion and Carnage’
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
“Focusing on a group from Osaka rather than Tokyo unveils a more nuanced reality of the industry, offering a look from the outside.”
“As we take for granted the ease of our own native tongue, we are perhaps ignoring its full potential.”
“In some ways, Oskouei’s involvement can be construed as invasive, but it feels integral.”
“What makes someone a great artist before they’ve made any great works of art? That becomes the central question and object of scrutiny at the heart of ‘Le concours,’ making it one of the most compelling examinations of auteur driven cinema.”
“‘Brothers of the Night’ takes an unexpected approach and reveals hidden parts of life amongst Bulgarian male hustlers in Vienna.”
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
“In many ways, ‘Christine’ reflects a skepticism of the ‘I take what I want, when I want it’ system that emerges when consumerism becomes the dominant ideological force of society.”
“In search of new worlds and experiences, this year’s FNC has been a journey from the physical world to the metaphysical.”
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
A Weekly Column on Love and Erotica in Cinema by Justine A. Smith
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
A Weekly Column on Love and Erotica in Cinema by Justine A. Smith
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith
A Justine A. Smith Series on Montreal’s Cinémathèque Québécoise
A Weekly Column on Love and Erotica in Cinema by Justine A. Smith
A Column on Film Criticism by Justine A. Smith