If there’s one thing I despise, it’s haughtiness. And also unwashed dishes, seltzer water, and whoever picks the Game of the Year (Witcher 3? Really?).
The Critics: Are They to Teach and Judge?
“For all criticism is based on that equation: KNOWLEDGE + TASTE = MEANINGFUL JUDGMENT. The key word here is meaningful. People who have strong reactions to a work—and most of us do—but don’t possess the wider erudition that can giveRead more…
Critical to the Last Drop
What is the role of a critic? This question seems to be ever more popular, usually posed with something of a smirk—Critics? Who needs them?—as the once-strong voices of our critics are sucked deeper and deeper into the noiseRead more…
The Role of a Critic
There is not a simple definition for cultural criticism. Criticism can change depending on the form being criticized, the time period, and of course the person defining it. While some find criticism to be more of a passive form ofRead more…