A.O. Scott Answers My Question About Caryn James

Avast, Me Critics! Ye Kill the Fun: Critics and the Masses Disagree About Film Choices

In this "Critic's Notebook" essay, Mr. Scott intelligently explains why critics do the things they do.

And this is why I respect his opinion. . .of course, to give him credit that he doesn't give himself, he appeared to have fun during his viewing of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, which is still on my "want to see" list, despite its critics' warning of bloat, bloat and more bloat. But, for this flick, I don't expect plot. Just lots of silliness and fire and more silliness.

Just don't expect me to pay full-price; this is matinee material ALL the way!