Episode 1037 - Alex Ross Perry

Critics' Role

In the realm of film criticism, Alex Ross Perry and Marc Maron express their frustrations with the current state of reviews. Alex highlights the rapid turnaround of reviews at film festivals, which often leads to inaccuracies, such as miscounting the number of scenes in his film "Her Smell" 1. Marc shares his own experiences with misquotations and sloppy journalism, emphasizing the lack of accountability in modern critical writing. They both agree that the quality of film criticism has declined, with Alex noting, "It's galling to me that you would not only, well, there's a missed that, but that you would then put it in writing" 1.

   

Filmmaker Impact

The impact of film criticism on directors like Alex Ross Perry is profound, influencing both their creative processes and public perception. Alex discusses how the inaccuracies in reviews can be frustrating, especially when critics fail to grasp the intricacies of his work 1. Marc Maron adds that the overwhelming amount of press can be both exciting and daunting, as filmmakers have little control over how their work is interpreted 2. Alex reflects on the importance of accurate representation, stating, "I love stuff like that, too. I'm more likely to read an interview that I did than read a review of the movie at this point" 1.