Anthony Quinn on critics in fiction by Anthony Quinn

It's possible to track down fictional theatre critics " from His Girl Friday to Birdman " but they are few and far between. Why? What makes them so dangerous? Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:00am on January 9, 2015☆⚑

News: Rupert Goold: 'Directors will benefit if critics are supported in the regions' by Matthew Hemley

Rupert Goold has said more needs to be done by the industry to enable critics to review shows in the regions, claiming this will help emerging directors build profiles. Without this, he said…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 6:23am on January 9, 2015☆⚑

Shenton's View: Critics can break Broadway shows, but can they make them? by Mark Shenton

Critics are routinely accused of closing shows, but an overwhelmingly negative response from them usually only confirms the truth: that a show is not very good. But is the opposite true " ca…

SOURCE: The Stage Registration at 2:00am on January 9, 2015☆⚑

Why I Asked Tina Fey About 'Charlie Hebdo' At The TV Critics Press Tour by Eric Deggans

At the TV Critics Association's press tour, journalists can struggle to connect news on the industry to real life. But NPR TV critic Eric Deggans says Tina Fey's words on satire and freedom …

SOURCE: National Public Radio at 4:59pm on January 8, 2015☆⚑

Theater Talk Years End Critics Round up by Theater Talk

Charles Isherwood of The New York Times, Jesse Green of New York Magazine and Elisabeth Vincentelli of the New York Post review significant new Broadway productions.

SOURCE: YouTube at 8:00pm on January 7, 2015☆⚑

BOYHOOD, BIRDMAN Among Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award Winners by Movies News Desk

Richard Linklater's drama BOYHOOD received the award for Best Film at last night's Vancouver Film Critics Circle Awards. The film, which was shot over a period of 12 years, also received nod…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:40am on January 6, 2015☆⚑

Richard Linklater's BOYHOOD Tops Winners of New York Film Critics Circle Awards; Full List Announced by Movies News Desk

Richard Linklater's drama BOYHOOD was the top winner at the New York Film Critics Circle Awards announced in New York City on Monday night.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:32am on January 6, 2015☆⚑

N.Y. Film Critics Toast Richard Linklater & Marion Cotillard, Roast Their Own by Jeremy Gerard

Celebrating this year’s honorees at the trendy Meat Packing District restaurant Tao, the New York Film Critics Circle offered starry salutes to Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, do…

SOURCE: Deadline at 1:53am on January 6, 2015☆⚑

'Boyhood' a Triple Winner at 80th New York Film Critics Circle Awards by Scott Feinberg

"This is the year of 'Boyhood,'" said the chair of the oldest film critics group in America, which awarded the movie its film, director and supporting actress prizesread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:01am on January 6, 2015☆⚑

Banned Critic: New York Film Critics Are "Celebrity-Worshipping Awards-Givers" (Guest Column) by Armond White

Armond White, who was expelled from the critics' group last year after allegedly heckling Steve McQueen, a charge he denies, blasts the group for becoming part of "this scared, awards-crazed…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 10:00am on January 5, 2015☆⚑

Blogs: Matt Trueman: Why Birdman is wrong to blast critics

Alejandro González Iñárittu's new film is scathing about critics, but it gets it all wrong. The best criticism takes courage, says Matt Trueman

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 10:00am on January 5, 2015☆⚑

Christopher Nolan on 'Interstellar' Critics, Shunning Cell Phones and Making Original Films (Q&A) by Scott Feinberg

The British-born filmmaker is responsible for some of the 21st century's most critically and commercially successful films, but a best director Oscar nom has long eluded himread more

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 12:02am on January 2, 2015☆⚑

Guardian US critics: our cultural new year's resolutions by Jason Farago, Jennifer Gerson Uffalussy, Jordan Riefe, Melissa Locker, Brian Moylan, Monica Heisey, Matthew Specktor, Britt Julious, Ben Westhoff, Anne T Donahue, Michelle Dean and Jordan Hoffman

Never mind getting fit or giving up smoking " will this be the year you finally read In Search of Lost Time? Our critics share their arts goals for 2015 Continue reading...

SOURCE: The Guardian at 7:00am on January 1, 2015☆⚑

The Verdict: Critics Review Alan Menken Fairytale Musical TV Series "Galavant" by Michael Gioia, Playbill Staff

The upcoming television musical fairytale series "Galavant," featuring songs by Tony Award winner Alan Menken and Glenn Slater, will premiere Jan. 4, 2015, on ABC. Critics have beg…

SOURCE: Playbill at 3:37pm on December 31, 2014☆⚑

'Into the Woods': What the Critics Are Saying by Ashley Lee

Rob Marshall's adaptation of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Broadway fairytale musical stars Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Anna Kendrick, James Corden, Chris Pine, Tracey Ullman and Johnny…

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter at 8:00am on December 25, 2014☆⚑

BIRDMAN Leads 2015 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Nominations; Full List! by Movies News Desk

Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu's Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance leads all films in the Vancouver Film Critics Circle's International category with five nominations.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:32pm on December 22, 2014☆⚑

Bradley Cooper Broke the Circle of Trust, Idina Menzel Is in Mouse Jail & More Lessons of the Week by Lindsay Champion

It’s Friday, and you know what that means—it’s finally time to run over to the movie theater to see Broadway alum James Franco in The Interview! Oh, wait. Well, here’…

SOURCE: Broadway.com at 4:32pm on December 19, 2014☆⚑

Into the woods of musicals' sounds: Two critics on what sings on stage and screen by Anne Midgette, Nelson Pressley

The impending opening of "Into the Woods" prompted music critic Anne Midgette and theater critic Nelson Pressley to compare notes on their very different takes on the last major movie of a S…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 1:17pm on December 19, 2014☆⚑

Into the woods of musicals' sounds: Two critics on what sings on stage and screen

The impending opening of "Into the Woods" prompted music critic Anne Midgette and theater critic Nelson Pressley to compare notes on their very different takes on the last major movie of a S…

SOURCE: Washington Post at 12:53pm on December 19, 2014☆⚑

Review Round-Ups: Were critics on cloud nine for City of Angels?

Josie Rourke's production opened at the Donmar Warehouse earlier this week

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00pm on December 18, 2014☆⚑

Review Round-Ups: 1927's Golem impresses critics

1927's production opened to critical acclaim at the Young Vic

SOURCE: WhatsOnStage at 12:00pm on December 16, 2014☆⚑

"Birdman" Leads London Critics' Circle Nominations; Eddie Redmayne and Emily Blunt Also Recognized by Carey Purcell

"Birdman," the drama about a struggling actor attempting a comeback on Broadway, led the London Critics' Circle Film Awards nominations.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:14am on December 16, 2014☆⚑

BIRDMAN, Gyllenhaal, Blunt Among LONDON FILM CRITICS' Award Nominees; Full List Announced by Movies News Desk

The London Film Critics' Circle has announced the nominations for its 35th annual awards ceremony, with Mike Leigh's historical biopic Mr Turner leading the way with seven nominations, inclu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 8:33am on December 16, 2014☆⚑

The Verdict: Critics Review NBC's "Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas," Starring Jim Parsons by Playbill Staff

Critics have begun publishing reviews for "Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas," based on the "Elf" film and Broadway's Elf: The Musical, which airs Dec. 16 on N…

SOURCE: Playbill at 1:26pm on December 15, 2014☆⚑

The Verdict: Critics Review Movie Musical Remake of "Annie," Starring Quvenzhan Wallis by Playbill Staff

The movie musical remake of "Annie," directed by Will Gluck and starring Quvenzhané Wallis, is scheduled to hit theatres Dec. 19.

SOURCE: Playbill at 11:47am on December 15, 2014☆⚑