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Title: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: Christina on June 20, 2010, 12:59:33 PM: Cody Gifford is reviewing movies for the summer on the Today Show.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/18/cody-gifford-reviewing-mo_n_617662.html (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/06/18/cody-gifford-reviewing-mo_n_617662.html)
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: DS1077 on June 20, 2010, 04:06:33 PM: I want to complain about nepotism, but on the other hand, whenever Hoda and Kathie Lee have their mothers on for cooking segments it is a magical, magical train wreck full of passive aggressive asides. So maybe we're just breaking even on this one.
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: Senator Gothman (D-OR) on June 20, 2010, 05:09:06 PM: Quote
The aspiring director says he believes a younger critic can bring a fresh perspective on cultural relevancy that a more seasoned adult grows out of touch with over time.

YEAH! UP YOURS, EBERT, YOU DUMB OLD HAS-BEEN!
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: jbissell on June 21, 2010, 02:11:55 AM: They grow up so fast.

On a side note, I've considered calling in about Lights Camera Jackson, the Kid Critic (http://lights-camera-jackson.com/). It doesn't feel right to rip on a 10 or 11 year old, but there's something really creepy about his gestures and speech pattern. And really, what kid gives a shit about box office numbers?
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: robertc on June 21, 2010, 03:09:19 AM: Pack it up, film industry, Cody's got his finger on the pulse of my generation!
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: Steve of Bloomington on June 21, 2010, 03:02:54 PM: It's creepy because it turns out he's not really 10 years old! He's 34.
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: sparkatus on June 22, 2010, 04:41:07 PM: Yeah, but in Cody's defence, he does get all scholarly about it. And legally, he is an adult, OK?
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: erechoveraker on June 23, 2010, 12:01:26 PM: Quote from: jbissell on June 21, 2010, 02:11:55 AM
They grow up so fast.

On a side note, I've considered calling in about Lights Camera Jackson, the Kid Critic (http://lights-camera-jackson.com/). It doesn't feel right to rip on a 10 or 11 year old, but there's something really creepy about his gestures and speech pattern. And really, what kid gives a shit about box office numbers?

Wow, I instantly hated that kid 5 seconds into one of his podcast reviews, thanks. Definitely call in about this, it could go either way, and both ways equal laughs for us.
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: Sarah on June 23, 2010, 12:09:58 PM: He ain't no Brendon Small, that's for sure.
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: Joe Rogaine on June 27, 2010, 01:28:43 AM: Has anybody ever read Peter Bradshaws reviews from Guardian UK? He gave films like Tetro and Inglorious Basterds 1 star but he literally gave Dodgeball and Kickass 5 stars.
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: Stupornaut on June 27, 2010, 12:03:47 PM: Quote from: Luther Blissett on June 27, 2010, 01:28:43 AM
Has anybody ever read Peter Bradshaws reviews from Guardian UK? He gave films like Tetro and Inglorious Basterds 1 star but he literally gave Dodgeball and Kickass 5 stars.

So they make Armond Whites across the Atlantic, too? Interesting.
Title: Re: Finally, a film critic worse than Movie Boy
Post by: Martin on June 27, 2010, 02:21:23 PM: Peter Bradshaw is nothing like Armond White. Bradshaw is a perfectly fine and respected critic who makes mostly well-argued points even when you don't agree with him. At least that's my experience. Like any critic he has his likes and dislikes, but he's rarely unreasonable.