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Why Do Critics Hate The Movies We Love And Love The Movies We Hate?
What do "The Sound of Music" and "Joker" have in common? Both these movies were ruthlessly slammed by critics but are beloved by audiences. This article explores why film critics are disconnected from what the general public prefers.
By S.G. Cheah3 min read
This year’s Oscars saw its ratings plunging to a new record low. It seems the public just doesn’t really care about the Academy Awards anymore. And if we’re being honest, most of us have pretty much lost interest in Hollywood as a whole. Not only did we stop respecting Hollywood – scandals like Harvey Weinstein’s sleaziness turned us off - but we’re finding it harder to relate to most of the ideas touted by the entertainment industry today.