VideoJug: Careers: Film Critic

Listening To The Critic

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: How do I know which critics to listen to? | Why do film critics often hate hit movies? and more...

Film Reviewing Terms Explained

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: What is an "auteur"? | What does "A-list" mean? | What is "back story"? | What is an "ensemble film"? | What is a "tour de force"? and more...

"Must See" Films

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: 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? and more...

Film Review Controversies

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: 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? and more...

Being Your Own Film Critic

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: 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? and more...

Life Of A Film Critic

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: 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? and more...

Becoming A Film Critic

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: What education or experience must film critics have? | How does someone become a film critic? | What makes a film critic great? and more...

Famous Movie Critics

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: Have blogs and online film reviews changed film criticism? | Who are the most influential online film critics or sites? and more...

The Impact Of Film Critics

VideoJug.com — Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Kevin Maynard (Film Critic and Entertainment Writer, Special to USA Today, Variety) gives expert video advice on: 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? and more...