Kermode, Mark
Hatchet Job: Love Movies, Hate Critics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447230533
- author:
- Kermode, Mark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 12.6 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Mark Kermode's Hatchet Job Love Movies, Hate Critics is a hilarious and fascinating exploration of the best bad reviews in history. The UK's most trusted film critic shares his own experiences with hatchet jobs, including his infamous review of Sex and the City 2.
Kermode delves into why we love really bad reviews, whether it's easier to be positive, and how the Internet is changing the way we discuss cinema. With his characteristic wit and robust defence of accountable critical voices, he makes for a compelling read.
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