Who Are Your Favorite Film Critics?

[Napoleon]

It can be anyone: YouTuber, writer, anyone who dedicates their work to talking about movies.

Mine are:

RedLetterMedia - Their Star Wars prequel reviews are the stuff of legend, and for those alone they make the list. I've learned so much about film theory just from watching those videos. Half in the Bag is very entertaining as well, as it goes much more in depth than most YouTube film reviews.

Doug Walker aka The Nostalgia Critic - Even though his Nostalgia Critic act may have worn thin by now, he still has insightful observations to share. Really I prefer him when he's talking about them out of character, usually with his brother, and their conversations are a joy to watch.

Chris Stuckmann - My favorite YouTube critic who does regular reviews of current movies. It's his special analytical videos that I mainly watch him for though. I especially love 'The Problem with Horror Movies Today' and 'The Problem with Action Movies Today.'

Looking at my list, I think the one thing that my favorite critics share (other than a great understanding of film theory) is that they don't promote this hateful attitude towards others that don't share their opinion and even if they do, it's all part of an act.

 

[Kahran Ramsus]

My go to critics at the moment are Chris Stuckmann, Steve Prokopy, Tim Brayton, and SHH's own Jeffrey Harris.

 

[Kane52630]

DoubleToasted (previously Spill)

Pretty much my only go to film critics because they know how to entertain.

 

[Quasimod0]

I like Chris Stuckman and the Schmoes Know.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

Andre/Black Nerd Comedy
Jeremy Jahns

And occasionally; the Nostalgia Critic.

 

[Boy Scout]

I really like Chris Stuckmann.

I'm subscribed to Schmoes Know as well, but they aren't quite as good. Still worth watching though.

The Nostalgia Critic would've been on my list in the past, but I think his new stuff is noticeably inferior to his older work. I watch him more out of habit than anything, these days.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Jeremy Jahn's who I tend to agree with and gets directly to the point.

Double Toasted cause it's funny and honest.

 

[GR8GODZILLAGOD]

Jeremy Jahn's and The Nostalgia Critic.

 

[dude stannis]

Outlaw Vern easily. http://outlawvern.com/

He's funny, writes from the heart and will give even the most bargain bin cheapie an open minded viewing.

 

[flickchick85]

Nothing special about their writing, but James Berardinelli, Peter Travers and Drew McWeeny are my go-to critics as they have tastes and opinions that usually align with mine.

 

[I Am The Knight]

Nostalgia Critic. I actually discovered him rather late (the Man of Steel review with Angry Joe) but I love his stuff.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Nothing special about their writing, but James Berardinelli, Peter Travers and Drew McWeeny are my go-to critics as they have tastes and opinions that usually align with mine.

Yeah, Drew is pretty reasonable. Even when I disagree with him he has well thought out criticisms and praise.

 

[lime]

Well my all time favorite was Roger Ebert, but he passed away.

Right now, I really like the opinions of Peter Travers.

 

[PЯOVOSҬ]

Don't have any "favourites"

 

[psylockolussus]

None.

 

[StarLord]

Mark Kermode.