Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movie Industry
by Laremy Legel
Here’s the set-up:
“Film Critic: A Decade Behind the Scenes in the Movies Industry” is an insider look at the world of criticism, celebrity interviews, and movies. Ever wanted to know how a professional critic goes about his or her job? “Film Critic” alternates between hilarious and serious, all with the goal of entertaining the reader. So yeah, it’s pretty much the opposite of “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull”. Enjoy!
REVIEWS
Laremy crushes it as he goes behind the scenes of film criticism and gives some of his best and worst experiences working as a film critic, the pros and cons of going into work full time as a critic, and breaks down exactly why criticism of films is warranted at all. It’s funny and smart and fairly quick read. Highly recommended. – The Cradleman (Amazon Verified Purchase)
AUTHOR BIO
Pop culture maven Laremy, a Seattleite with a heart of gold, has traveled to Hollywood and back to bring you some laughs, entertainment, and perhaps a thinker or two. His favorite series in the world is Douglas Adams’s “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and he can be found walking his golden puggle Bugsy each and every night.
Laremy was recently interviewed by Indiewire.com:
http://blogs.indiewire.com/criticwire/an-interview-with-film-critic-laremy-legel-on-his-new-book-film-critic
Chapters include:
- Matt McConaughey
- Spike Lee
- Joss Whedon
- Kristen Stewart
- Darren Aronofsky
- Joan Cusack
- Adam Carolla
- Podcasting
- Radio and Television Appearances
- Screenings
- Screeners
- The Highs and Lows of Sundance
- Expertise vs. Enthusiasm
- Great Expectations
- What Makes a Masterpiece?
- Why The MPAA is Terrible
- The Reader vs. The Dark Knight
- Tucker Max
- Bribes
- The Critic / General Public Divide
- Commenters
- Disagreeing with RottenTomatoes
- The Notebook
- Babel
- V for Vendetta
- The Dark Knight
- Inglourious Basterds
- G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
- The Review That Ended up Costing Me a Job
- Novels and Screenplays
- Writing Gossip
- Should You Write for Free?
- FAQs
- In Defense of Film Criticism
More About the Author
Biography
Over the course of the past 20 years he’s seen over 2,000 films, attended prestigious film festivals around the world, and interviewed hundreds of actors and directors. Laremy’s hobbies include reading, writing, photography, and competition snowmobile driving. He often looks off into the distance while holding an attractive brandy snifter.
Laremy has been to all fifty states and ten countries. He’ll come visit you if you’ve got an air mattress.
To learn more you can follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/laremy or visit his blog: http://laremy.com/. Rock on!
And here, in the comfort of your own browser, is your free sample of FILM CRITIC by Laremy Legel: