Star Wars: An Apology – Wisecrack Edition

The video explores the role and evolution of film criticism, highlighting the divide between critics and audiences. It delves into the history of film criticism, its challenges in the modern era, and the impact of the internet on the field. The video also compares different perspectives and tastes in film criticism, emphasizing the ongoing tension between highbrow and lowbrow culture. Ultimately, it argues that while film criticism has changed, it remains relevant and influential in shaping film culture.

What percentage of critics on Rotten Tomatoes endorsed 'The Rise of Skywalker'?

• 52%

• 86%

• 96%

• 66%

What is the approval rating of 'The Witcher' from the audience on Rotten Tomatoes?

• 86%

• 54%

• 92%

• 66%

Who were some of the early critics that saw the potential of film as a serious art form?

• Frankie Woods and Vachel Lindsay

• Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel

• Andrew Sarris and Pauline Kael

• Quentin Tarantino and Coen Brothers

Which era saw the beginning of film criticism in earnest?

• 1980s

• 1960s

• 1920s

• 1907

What development in the film industry led critics to become less critical in recent decades?

• The decline of celebrity critics

• The influence of marketing and press junkets

• The rise of independent films

• The popularity of art house films

What is one reason film critics' opinions have less influence today?

• The popularity of foreign films

• The decline of film festivals

• The rise of independent films

• The increase in marketing budgets

How has the internet changed the landscape of film criticism?

• It has reduced the influence of critics

• It has made criticism more elitist

• It has limited the number of opinions

• It has democratized the sharing of opinions

What does scholar Greg Taylor suggest about the nature of criticism?

• It should focus only on highbrow films

• It should be limited to professionals

• It is any form of articulated spectatorship

• It is dying in the digital age

What is a key similarity between film criticism and food criticism?

• Both are objective

• Both have a single correct perspective

• Both are subjective and depend on personal experience

• Both are unaffected by marketing

What ongoing tension do critics face according to scholar Nick James?

• Balancing highbrow and lowbrow tastes

• Focusing on domestic or international films

• Choosing between film and food criticism

• Deciding between online and print media