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13 years ago @ Macleans.ca - He hates your favourit... · 2 replies · +4 points

Why is there such consistent whining over whether Film Critic Armond White "likes", "dislikes", "loves" or "hates" a movie? Don't people who can actually read see that that is NOT what real firm criticism is about? It's not about rubber-stamping a movie one sees, it is about actually LOOKING at a movie and investigating the ideas that that movie expresses--something Film Critic Armond White does to thrilling/astonishing effect week after week.

Anyone who really reads his writing can see that his prose is enlightening and challenging, NOT troll-like and impenentrable. The kids/children who pass off as movie-goers/critics need to grow up. Really.

What it comes down to is that people resent having to think. There are some who do like to think, although they are few and far between. Judging by the reader comments of Armond White's new book (published in 2009), "KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles", a growing audience is learning about Armond White's commitment to principled, thoughtful and humane criticism. Google the title if you'd like to learn more.

13 years ago @ In Entertainment - BET Awards 2010: Chris... · 0 replies · +1 points

Is Chris Brown on the road to redemption? While watching this I couldn't help but think about how very few people are mentioning that controversial critic Armond White has written a book on the subject of Michael Jackson that may very well be the best EVER on the subject. - The book is called, "KEEP MOVING: The Michael Jackson Chronicles". It's a collection of articles on Michael Jackson written over the last 25 years. Published in the fall of 2009, the book is slowly earning praise from a variety of readers. Google the title for ordering information.