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Film Critic
Anyone who has walked out of a movie theater has been an amateur movie critic but how does someone make a career out of it? Film critic and entertainment writer Kevin Maynard can help you dissect plot, understand genres, recommend famous movies to see, and explain the ins, outs and terminology of reviewing films.

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Kevin Maynard
Kevin Maynard-Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety
Meet the Expert 
Becoming A Film Critic 
  1. Kevin Maynard
  2. What is a "film critic"? 
  3. What do film critics do? 
  4. Is there a difference between a "film reviewer" and a film critic? 
  5. What is the purpose of film reviewing? 
  6. What education or experience must film critics have? 
  7. How does someone become a film critic? 
  8. When did film reviewing begin? 
  9. How have film reviews changed over the years? 
  10. What are the various types of film reviews? 
  11. What makes a film critic great? 
Life Of A Film Critic 
  1. Kevin Maynard
  2. How does a critic decide what films to review? 
  3. How does a film get reviewed? 
  4. Can non-reviewers go to press screenings? 
  5. What is a "long-lead screening"? 
  6. How does a reviewer approach a film he's going to write about? 
  7. Do film critics see films before they're finished? 
  8. What is a "sizzle reel"? 
  9. Do film critics confer with each other at a screening? 
  10. How do film critics protect themselves from being influenced by bad publicity or other factors? 
  11. Why do film critics often write scathing reviews? 
  12. Why are some films not reviewed until after they are released in theaters? 
  13. How many films does a staff film critic see each week? 
  14. How long in advance will critics see a film? 
The Impact Of Film Critics 
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  2. What is "box office gross"? 
  3. What is film release "platforming"? 
  4. How do film reviews impact a film's box-office success? 
  5. Do reviews have more impact on certain kinds of films? 
  6. Do film critics impact the kinds of films that get made? 
  7. How do film reviews impact awards season? 
  8. What role do film festivals play for the film reviewer? 
Famous Movie Critics 
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  2. Who are the most influential film critics of the past? 
  3. How did Pauline Kael influence film and film criticism? 
  4. Who are the most influential film critics today? 
  5. Who are the most feared film critics? 
  6. What are some notorious film critic rivalries? 
  7. Have blogs and online film reviews changed film criticism? 
  8. Who are the most influential online film critics or sites? 
Being Your Own Film Critic 
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  2. How does film criticism differ from just having an opinion of a movie? 
  3. What does a critic look for when he is reviewing a film? 
  4. How does a film critic evaluate plot and story? 
  5. How does a film critic evaluate character? 
  6. How does a film critic evaluate a film's directing? 
  7. How does a film critic evaluate a film's acting? 
  8. How does a film critic evaluate a film's cinematography? 
  9. How does a film critic evaluate a film's editing? 
  10. What's the secret to sounding knowledgeable when talking about film? 

Popular Questions

  • What education or experience must film critics have?
  • How does someone become a film critic?
  • What makes a film critic great?
  • Do film critics see films before they're finished?
  • Do film critics confer with each other at a screening?
  • How do film critics protect themselves from being influenced by bad publicity or other factors?
  • Why do film critics often write scathing reviews?
  • How do film reviews impact a film's box-office success?
  • Do film critics impact the kinds of films that get made?
  • What role do film festivals play for the film reviewer?
  • Have blogs and online film reviews changed film criticism?
  • Who are the most influential online film critics or sites?
  • How does film criticism differ from just having an opinion of a movie?
  • What does a critic look for when he is reviewing a film?
  • What's the secret to sounding knowledgeable when talking about film?
  • What is an "auteur"?
  • What does "A-list" mean?
  • What is "back story"?
  • What is an "ensemble film"?
  • What is a "tour de force"?
  • How do I know which critics to listen to?
  • Why do film critics often hate hit movies?
  • How do film companies decide which quotes to put on their advertisements?
  • Are the critic's quotes on film advertisements misleading?
  • What should I know about film critic quotes?
  • Do studios or publicists try to influence film critics?
  • What films should be seen by every film critic and film buff?
  • Is Citizen Kane really the best film ever made?
  • What are some of the most underrated films?
  • What are some films that critics love to hate?
Film Reviewing Terms Explained 
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  2. What is "plot"? 
  3. What is "B-story"? 
  4. What is "genre"? 
  5. What is an "auteur"? 
  6. What is an "act"? 
  7. What does "boffo" mean? 
  8. What does "A-list" mean? 
  9. What is a "camera angle"? 
  10. What is a "prestige" or "art house" film? 
  11. What is "back story"? 
  12. What is "blocking" in a film? 
  13. What is "CGI"? 
  14. What is an "ensemble film"? 
  15. What is an "exploitation film"? 
  16. What is a "McGuffin"? 
  17. What is a "protagonist"? 
  18. What is a "star vehicle"? 
  19. What is a "spoiler"? 
  20. What is a "stock character"? 
  21. What is a "tour de force"? 
  22. What is "buzz"? 
Listening To The Critic 
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  2. How do I know which critics to listen to? 
  3. Do those stars or thumbs or grades in film reviews really mean anything? 
  4. Does one movie critic's opinion matter more than another's? 
  5. Why do film critics often hate hit movies? 
Film Review Controversies 
  1. Kevin Maynard
  2. How do film companies decide which quotes to put on their advertisements? 
  3. Are the critic's quotes on film advertisements misleading? 
  4. What should I know about film critic quotes? 
  5. What is film critic "quote-whoring"? 
  6. Are film critics compensated by those whose films they are reviewing? 
  7. What is a junket? 
  8. Do studios or publicists try to influence film critics? 
  9. What was "the David Manning scandal"? 
"Must See" Films 
  1. Kevin Maynard
  2. What films should be seen by every film critic and film buff? 
  3. What influential directors of the past do I need to know about? 
  4. What contemporary influential directors do I need to know about? 
  5. Is Citizen Kane really the best film ever made? 
  6. What are some of the most underrated films? 
  7. What are some films that critics love to hate? 
  8. How can I see films that I'm reading about if they're not playing in my town? 

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