I saw La La Land today. And it dimly occurred to me that another problem I have with these so called critics is their lack of interest in a less-mainstream film catered to a slightly more Oscars-oriented audience. They always review mainstream popcorn flicks or children's cartoons. But when presented with an actual movie for grown adults, they're always silent. How on earth can you call yourself a critic if you don't dip your feet in the water in other areas? Real critics care about movies. All movies. Not just the typical action crowdpleasers or sappy kiddie film.
Take Doug for instance. He's always harping about complex themes that would make a simple child's film or show 10000% better. But since when have you seen him actually explore complex adult themes from something that isn't animated or filled with super heroes or ninja turtles or whatever?
