BOOK DESCRIPTION
"Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movies Industry" is an insider look at the world of criticism, celebrity interviews, and movies. Ever wanted to know how a professional critic goes about his or her job? "Film Critic" alternates between hilarious and serious, all with the goal of entertaining the reader. So yeah, it's pretty much the opposite of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". Enjoy!
REVIEWS
Laremy crushes it as he goes behind the scenes of film criticism and gives some of his best and worst experiences working as a film critic, the pros and cons of going into work full time as a critic, and breaks down exactly why criticism of films is warranted at all. It's funny and smart and fairly quick read. Highly recommended. - The Cradleman (Amazon Verified Purchase)
AUTHOR BIO
Pop culture maven Laremy, a Seattleite with a heart of gold, has traveled to Hollywood and back to bring you some laughs, entertainment, and perhaps a thinker or two. His favorite series in the world is Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and he can be found walking his golden puggle Bugsy each and every night.
Laremy was recently interviewed by Indiewire.com:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/an-interview-with-film-critic-laremy-legel-on-his-new-book-film-critic
Chapters include:
Matt McConaughey
Spike Lee
Joss Whedon
Kristen Stewart
Darren Aronofsky
Joan Cusack
Adam Carolla
Podcasting
Radio and Television Appearances
Screenings
Screeners
The Highs and Lows of Sundance
Expertise vs. Enthusiasm
Great Expectations
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Why The MPAA is Terrible
The Reader vs. The Dark Knight
Tucker Max
Bribes
The Critic / General Public Divide
Commenters
Disagreeing with RottenTomatoes
The Notebook
Babel
V for Vendetta
The Dark Knight
Inglourious Basterds
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Review That Ended up Costing Me a Job
Novels and Screenplays
Writing Gossip
Should You Write for Free?
FAQs
In Defense of Film Criticism
"Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movies Industry" is an insider look at the world of criticism, celebrity interviews, and movies. Ever wanted to know how a professional critic goes about his or her job? "Film Critic" alternates between hilarious and serious, all with the goal of entertaining the reader. So yeah, it's pretty much the opposite of "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull". Enjoy!
REVIEWS
Laremy crushes it as he goes behind the scenes of film criticism and gives some of his best and worst experiences working as a film critic, the pros and cons of going into work full time as a critic, and breaks down exactly why criticism of films is warranted at all. It's funny and smart and fairly quick read. Highly recommended. - The Cradleman (Amazon Verified Purchase)
AUTHOR BIO
Pop culture maven Laremy, a Seattleite with a heart of gold, has traveled to Hollywood and back to bring you some laughs, entertainment, and perhaps a thinker or two. His favorite series in the world is Douglas Adams's "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and he can be found walking his golden puggle Bugsy each and every night.
Laremy was recently interviewed by Indiewire.com:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/an-interview-with-film-critic-laremy-legel-on-his-new-book-film-critic
Chapters include:
Matt McConaughey
Spike Lee
Joss Whedon
Kristen Stewart
Darren Aronofsky
Joan Cusack
Adam Carolla
Podcasting
Radio and Television Appearances
Screenings
Screeners
The Highs and Lows of Sundance
Expertise vs. Enthusiasm
Great Expectations
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Why The MPAA is Terrible
The Reader vs. The Dark Knight
Tucker Max
Bribes
The Critic / General Public Divide
Commenters
Disagreeing with RottenTomatoes
The Notebook
Babel
V for Vendetta
The Dark Knight
Inglourious Basterds
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
The Review That Ended up Costing Me a Job
Novels and Screenplays
Writing Gossip
Should You Write for Free?
FAQs
In Defense of Film Criticism
