A new book exalts the heyday of music magazines, when electric prose reigned and egos collided.

On the role of criticism in the end times

What critics’ obsession with the vicious takedown says about the current state of food journalism

Jerry Saltz’s new book markets an instagram-friendly version of creativity.

As the groundbreaking show celebrates its 20th anniversary, prestige TV has never been more ubiquitous—or insipid. What happened?

Two writers talk about when they get it wrong—and what it means for the art of criticism.

A new collection of far-sighted essays dissects the pathologies of the present moment.

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese thinks that the reviews site is ruining film criticism. He's wrong.

Why we need critics to think about power and how it works.

Film critics Otis Ferguson and Stanley Kauffmann were noted for their innovative approaches to the form—and their contrarian opinions.

For more than thirty years, Ozick has led the way in affirming the role and responsibility of the critic.

Arthur Goldhammer is America's finest bridge to French culture

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Why it's worth ranting against Rachel Shteir's Chicago essay

The sweatless creations of Andy Warhol.