Back in my day: a critical perspective

October 30 officially sees Margaret and David turn 25. Of course not physically, as that would just be a little odd, but figuratively as this dynamic duo of film reviewing majesty in this ‘sad sorry-ass town’ (thanks Jay Katz) chalk-up a quarter century in debating the fruits of cinematic achievement so we know how to part with our hard-earned.

By Chris Murray – Popcorn Taxi

It must be noted I have an acute dislike for the majority of film reviewers. The griminess of their trade, the egocentric nature of personal missions overshadowing the craft, and the shallow deliveries designed to impress their peers rather than the public. You’d think the pricks actually made movies for a living instead of merely watching the art of others. I should know having spent thousands of hours in the dark alongside as they scribble away and whine about how ‘flat out’ they are sitting down for living. 
‘Try working in a factory, you twat!’ has been my inner cry as yet another Luddite quizzes a publicist on the intricacies of the running time.

It’s a simple job folks – watch and help others make up their minds via being honest and informative. Passion never hurt either. In fact, without passion you’re simply a weatherman on breakfast TV ‘coming to you live from a cake stall in Goulburn!’.