Once Upon a Time...Film Critics Became Joyless—A Review

Once Upon a Time...Film Critics Became Joyless—A Review

March 31, 2026 · 15 min

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The episode reviews the joylessness of modern film criticism through the lens of Tarantino's work.

Tarantino is quintessentially American. He lets us linger and watch Tate in all her Technicolor radiance. He lets us love her. What’s more, he lets her watch and love herself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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