Comments on: TFT 99 – 'A Christmas Carol' Investigated and Armond White Interviewed

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The Film Talk » Why Do People Want to Ban This Critic From Rotten Tomatoes? — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:38:00 +0000

[...] TFT 99 – A CHRISTMAS CAROL and Armond White [...]

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[...] ARMOND WHITE: Pride and Precious [...]

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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:50:45 +0000

[...] TFT 99 – ‘A Christmas Carol’ Investigated and Armond White Interviewed [...]

By: Jett Loe

Jett Loe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:35:21 +0000

Absolutely!

By: Jett Loe

Jett Loe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:35:21 +0000

Absolutely!

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:48:37 +0000

Really enjoyed the Armond White interview. I've been reading him for quite some time — not because he validates my opinions, but precisely because he doesn't. In fact, I disagree with him almost universally. But what he brings to the table is a sharp mind, a wealth of film knowledge, and the desire to comment on the art form. A film critic determining for the people whether a film is “bad” or “good” is really uninteresting compared to offering new ideas, reasoned insights, and contributing to the discussion of the modern age's most dynamic art form.

By: Jett Loe

Jett Loe — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:20:49 +0000

Cheers Ana – the overwhelming response I've gotten via Twitter/Facebook etc. is that people are surprised he's not a jerk. Sigh.

By: Ana

Ana — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:18:56 +0000

Great interview with Armond White. I have really enjoyed reading his film criticisms even when I don't agree with him 100%. He is perceptive and informed, regardless of how people react to him. Thanks for the interview!

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:27:14 +0000

Exactly – it seemed like it lasted 10 minutes!

And what an appropriate anecdote, whether intentionally or unintentionally, as the “House of Wax” ties in so well to Zemeckis' latest films, because the characters literally are like wax statues brought to life – or the 'living dead', as you refer to them.

By: Jett Loe

Jett Loe — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:25:53 +0000

I remember watching the 'Paddle Ball' sequence as a child also – but in 2D on a Saturday afternoon – it was an injection of the surreal – bam! – right into my life… what the heck was that guy doing with the paddle??