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Posted 06/12/09 in Vulture

How Percussion Works

New Yorker Critic James Wood Books New Gig: ‘Guest Percussionist’

On July 1, Wood will add "guest percussion" to a concert by author John Jeremiah Sullivan's band, Fayaway.

Posted 05/12/09 in Vulture

Pixar

Up Set to Break the Tomatometer

It's already earned spotless raves from both trades, Roger Ebert, and Richard Corliss.

Posted 05/11/09 in Vulture

Outrage

NPR Censors Outrage Review, Sparks Outrage

Citing some apparently bogus policy, NPR has removed the names of Larry Craig and Charlie Crist from Nathan Lee's review of Kirby Dick's documentary.

Posted 01/05/09 in Vulture

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Vulture’s Critics’ Poll: The Complete Ballots

Complete ballots from all 57 critics participating in our poll, whether they knew it or not.

Posted 01/05/09 in Vulture

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Vulture’s Critics’ Poll: What’s the Worst Movie of 2008?

Vulture checks with 57 of America's top critics to find out.

Posted 12/22/08 in Vulture

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Is Manohla Dargis Lightening Up?

It certainly seems like it!

Posted 12/08/08 in Vulture

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Lou Lumenick Spoils Surprise Ending of Seven Pounds

To give away the film's premise is to ruin its surprise ending, allegedly, and Lou just did.

Posted 11/18/08 in Vulture

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Thin-Slicing Malcolm Gladwell’s Critics

Every critic wants to be Malcolm Gladwell. We thin-slice his critics into the following categories: Prigs, Wannabes, Accountants, and Haters.

Posted 11/10/08 in Vulture

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The ‘Times’ Public Editor Plays Theater Critic

Since when is a critic obligated to frame his review in such a way that it's unobjectionable to anti-gay interest groups?

Posted 10/31/08 in Vulture

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Critics Agree: ‘Zach and Miri’ Money Shot Is Gross!

'One memorable poop joke!'

Posted 09/09/08 in Vulture

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John Sutherland Chickens Out, Will Not Eat His Copy of ‘The Enchantress of Florence’!

Sutherland vowed to eat his copy of Rushdie's novel if it didn't win the Booker — and now he's backing out!

Posted 08/22/08 in Vulture

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Can America’s Film Critics Make Anna Faris a Star?

Can America’s Film Critics Make Anna Faris a Star?

Wait, is she really as good as Lucille Freaking Ball?

Posted 08/14/08 in Vulture

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Ascetic Recluse Anthony Lane Had No Idea Tom Cruise Is in ‘Tropic Thunder’

Ascetic Recluse Anthony Lane Had No Idea Tom Cruise Is in ‘Tropic Thunder’

'I suspect that there will be gasps during the end credits.' Wha?

Posted 08/13/08 in Vulture

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(Some of) The Critics Love Tom Cruise in ‘Tropic Thunder’

(Some of) The Critics Love Tom Cruise in ‘Tropic Thunder’

We've taken the liberty of preparing Tom Cruise's For Your Consideration ad.

Posted 08/07/08 in Vulture

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Can Horny Movie Critics Make Woody Allen’s ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ a Hit?

Can Horny Movie Critics Make Woody Allen’s ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ a Hit?

If Andrew Sarris's review is anything like we think it'll be, this movie could crack $20 million at the box office!

Posted 07/25/08 in Vulture

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‘Step Brothers’ Review Makes Us Worried About Roger Ebert

‘Step Brothers’ Review Makes Us Worried About Roger Ebert

'Sometimes I think I am living in a nightmare.'

Posted 07/24/08 in Vulture

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James Wood Objects to Descriptions of His Book But Does Not Deny He Is Raising an Army

James Wood Objects to Descriptions of His Book But Does Not Deny He Is Raising an Army

The 'New Yorker' critic comments on our claims that his army will soon take over New York.

Posted 07/23/08 in Vulture

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Is ‘New Yorker’ Critic James Wood Creating an Army of Like-minded Young Novelists?

Is ‘New Yorker’ Critic James Wood Creating an Army of Like-minded Young Novelists?

But what will James Wood do with his power???

Posted 07/21/08 in Vulture

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Ebert and Roeper Leaving ‘Ebert & Roeper’

Ebert and Roeper Leaving ‘Ebert & Roeper’

And Ebert seems to give Disney a thumbs-down.

Posted 07/18/08 in Vulture

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‘Space Chimps’: the ‘Times’ Takes a Courageous Stand

‘Space Chimps’: the ‘Times’ Takes a Courageous Stand

We still don't want to see 'Space Chimps,' but we do want to see Neil Genzlinger write more movie reviews!