The Arbitrary Nature of Year-End Lists
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Monday Editorial: The Arbitrary Nature of Year-End Lists

Many media outlets rush to release their year-end lists at the end of a given year. In the cinema sphere, this often includes releasing films of the “Top Ten Best Films” or the more clickbaity “Top Ten Worst Films.” These lists have become ubiquitous, and many outlets rush to release them before the year is…

Monday Editorial: How to be a Freelance Film Critic During the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes
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Monday Editorial: How to be a Freelance Film Critic During the WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes

I consider myself to be a film critic in the loosest sense of the word. My reviews rarely get more than a few hundred views and except for what I get from advertising (not much) and Patreon supporters (not enough), I am not paid for giving my opinions on films. In light of SAG-AFTRA joining…