The Daily Our Film Critic on Why He’s Done With the Movies
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Mar 23, 2023 A.O. Scott, a longtime film critic for The New York Times, reflects on his departure from film criticism after 23 years. He discusses the impact of franchise dominance on storytelling, revealing how superhero films have overshadowed diverse narratives. Scott delves into the challenges of traditional criticism in the age of streaming, where audience consumption has changed drastically. He expresses bittersweet emotions about the evolving landscape of cinema and the diminishing significance of theatrical releases, raising concerns about the future of film appreciation.
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Parisian Inspiration
- A.O. Scott's passion for film ignited during a trip to Paris at age 15.
- Alone and seeking refuge, he frequented Left Bank theaters showing classic American films.
The World as Cinema
- After watching films, the world felt uncanny, like a movie itself.
- This sparked A.O. Scott's interest in film criticism as a way to process these feelings.
Indie Boom
- A.O. Scott began his film critic career at The New York Times during a peak in independent American cinema.
- Filmmakers like Tarantino and Haynes flourished, bridging adventurous filmmaking with mainstream Hollywood.