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    For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism

    For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism

    Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre

    May 1, 2011


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    “Director Gerald Peary defended his work in a comment, saying that the film, is, in fact, self-serving, and arguing that critics are terrific essayists. Well, one of the things Peary really does right in the movie is to bask in the writing styles of different critics throughout history, via brief, voice-over bursts of reviews from the jaunty Robert Sherwood, the chaotically riffing Manny Farber, and the pugnacious Pauline Kael, among others. It’s easy to stereotype film criticism as stuffy and wanky, but Peary helps us to hear fiery music in critics’ prose.” (Scott Gordon, The Onion A.V. Club)

    Directed by Gerry Peary. US. 2009. NR. Running time: 80 min.


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        The Colonial Theatre

        227 Bridge Street
        Phoenixville, PA 19460

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        Dates:
        May 1, 2011

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        4 pm

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