[Film] Critics

Medwayseagull

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Sep 23, 2011

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North North East from the AMEX

• Dec 25, 2019

• #1

Are film, TV and food critics the most pointless occupation that exists. Does anyone not go to see something or eat somewhere because of opinions of people paid to express them ? Are their opinions more valid than those of anyone else ?

 

KZNSeagull

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Nov 26, 2007

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Wolsingham, County Durham

• Dec 25, 2019

• #2

Very poor thread. I would give it 1 star.

 

F

Fungus

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May 21, 2004

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Truro

• Dec 25, 2019

• #3

Medwayseagull said:

Does anyone not go to see something or eat somewhere because of opinions of people paid to express them ?

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No, it probably wouldn't put me off something I already wanted to see or eat.

Medwayseagull said:

Does anyone go to see something or eat somewhere because of opinions of people paid to express them ?

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Yes, I'd go if they described something interesting. They will probably have seen a lot more films than I have, eaten at a lot more restaurants, and be aware of new stuff. What's to criticise?

 

Tyrone Biggums

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Jun 25, 2006

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Geelong, Australia

• Dec 25, 2019

• #4

With the advent of YouTube I certainly have subscribed to certain film/tv critics channels to get their take on things. Many of them are just fans of certain genres so know far more than the regular critic who comments in everything and anything for papers or media.

 

RossyG

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Dec 20, 2014

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• Dec 25, 2019

• #5

What intrigues me about upcoming films are the themes, trailers, and talent involved. I’ll watch certain YouTube critics like Chris Stuckman and The Flick Pick, but they probably won’t put me off going.

 

Weststander

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• Dec 25, 2019

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I love the work of film reviewers such as Kermode.

They save me a load of time having to carry out my own research, plus I avoid awful movies, and they highlight obscure movies that I’d otherwise have not known about.

 

zefarelly

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Jul 7, 2003

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• Dec 25, 2019

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Lots of people are incapable of making decisions or having any opinion (not on here!) they also like being told what to do, politely . . . . Politics anyone?

 

Weststander

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• Dec 25, 2019

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zefarelly said:

Lots of people are incapable of making decisions or having any opinion (not on here!) they also like being told what to do, politely . . . . Politics anyone?

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‘Retweeting’ on NSC the comments of celeb and professional Remainers, was cringeworthy. Say what you think, FFS.

 

AmexRuislip

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Feb 2, 2014

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Ruislip

• Dec 25, 2019

• #9

Weststander said:

I love the work of toilet reviewers such as Kermode.

They save me a load of time having to carry out my own research, plus I avoid awful toilets, and they highlight obscure toilets that I’d otherwise have not known about.

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Corrected for you

 

Weststander

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• Dec 25, 2019

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AmexRuislip said:

Corrected for you

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I love Kermode’s work.

 

GT49er

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Feb 1, 2009

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Gloucester

• Dec 25, 2019

• #11

Medwayseagull said:

Does anyone go to see something or eat somewhere because of opinions of people paid to express them?

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Yes, undoubtedly some do.

Medwayseagull said:

Does anyone not go to see something or eat somewhere because of opinions of people paid to express them?

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Yes, undoubtedly some do that too.

zefarelly said:

Lots of people are incapable of making decisions or having any opinion (not on here!) they also like being told what to do, politely . . . . Politics anyone?

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Weststander said:

‘Retweeting’ on NSC the comments of celeb and professional Remainers, was cringeworthy. Say what you think, FFS.

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In both your cases, I would recommend extreme caution! Beware! Bozza's about!

 

middletoenail

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Jul 2, 2008

3,570

Hong Kong

• Dec 25, 2019

• #12

Talking of which, Michelin stars, what a crock of crap!

Numerous times I've spent the best part of about £400 for a meal for two. What a TWAAT.

 

vegster

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May 5, 2008

27,892

• Dec 25, 2019

• #13

Critics are often much maligned for being " Critics ", mostly for getting dogs abuse for not giving positive reviews.... But, a critics job is to criticise poor work AND praise good work. Too much good goes unreported at the expense of overloaded negative reviews.....however, I don't think there can be any atom of praise for the film, Cats....from the trailers it looks utter gash.

 

GT49er

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Feb 1, 2009

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Gloucester

• Dec 25, 2019

• #14

middletoenail said:

Talking of which, Michelin stars, what a crock of crap!

Numerous times I've spent the best part of about £400 for a meal for two. What a TWAAT.

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Yes, that's probably the description I would apply to anyone who contemplates spending £400 on a meal for two!

 

zefarelly

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• Dec 25, 2019

• #15

I once spent a small fortune on a massive blow up at petrus, was exceptional. Never regretted it.

I have had exceptionally good food at very reasonable prices, almost bargain basement, but that's as much a rarity.

I don't generally trust the opinion of anyone I don't know, or know to be knowledgeable on any given subject.