critics
We Asked M. Night Shyamalan Fans to Defend Him
“M.Night’s my dealer who occasionally feeds me baking soda instead of the good stuff.”
Ligaya Mishan Is a Different Kind of Food Critic
Even beyond her New York Times column that focuses on immigrant foods, Mishan has emerged as an activist voice for Asian-Americans.
As a Chef, I Wish Yelp Didn't Exist
A chef and restaurateur shares why reading online reviews is a maddening experience for many food industry professionals. Just remember, fine dining isn't a fucking community swimming pool.
How Fancy Wine Labels Brainwash You
Whoever said that those obnoxiously poetic wine descriptions don't serve a purpose?
Elon Musk Critic Sues Tesla, Says Musk’s ‘Agents’ Hacked His Twitter
The move comes after Tesla sued someone for allegedly impersonating the company's CEO in an email.
We Read One-Star Reviews of 'Run Lola Run' to Franka Potente
"I'd rather you felt strongly one way or the other than not at all."
Ausmuteants Divulge How They Really Feel About Music Writers On Their New Song
The Melbourne punks share a new track from their forthcoming album 'Band of the Future' before they head out on a six-week European tour.
5 Art Minds You'll Be Hearing About This Year
Shana Nys Dambrot, Angelina Dreem, Yael Lipschutz, Jessica Lynne, and Jerry Saltz give us their projections for the rest of this year.
How Modern Video Game Coverage Has Reduced Critics to Human Punching Bags
War stories from the frontline of video game journalism, where change was afoot long before the sordid debacle of Gamergate.
The Worst Advertising, Guerrilla Marketing, and Social Media Screwups of November
November was a stupid month for advertising agencies and social media departments the world over.
Chatting with the Founder of the Polaris Prize
When the Polaris Prize began in 2006, its long list read like a who’s who of obscure new talent only familiar to the most obsessive of Canadian buzz band aficionados. But in the past few years, that trend of discovering young blood has gravitated...