Not all film criticism is created equal. From overused buzzwords to plot summaries disguised as reviews, lazy criticism weakens film discourse. Learn how to recognize (and avoid) the most common pitfalls in this deep dive into what makes film analysis truly insightful.
Jerald Raymond Pierce is a journalist, stage manager, actor, director, and playwright in the Chicago area with an MA in Arts Journalism from Syracuse University and a BFA in Acting from Ohio University. He also is a contributor to American Theatre magazine and an editor for ShowSnob.com. When he’s not spending unnecessary amounts of money on sports tickets, theatre tickets, and random travels, he’s probably ranting about Doctor Who, time travel, and the general merits of current television and movie writers.
