Comments on: Paper Magazine Critic Goes Contrarian, Names ‘12 Years A Slave’ Worst Film Of 2013

By: james

james — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:38 +0000

Addressing difficult subject matter in art it one if its primary functions. The writer at Paper is a moron, full stop.

By: Eric

Eric — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:38 +0000

I completely agree with his #5 worst film of the year. I think we can all agree on that one.

By: Taylor

Taylor — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:38 +0000

the worst list is terrible 12 years a slave is going to win everything
spring breakers make it on the best list ? but not 12 years a slave ?
dude you need to reevaluate your life .

By: Andrew

Andrew — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:38 +0000

I don't think it's that unique an opinion, especially outside the States. A considerable portion of non-U.S. critics I've talked to have lodged similar complaints – calling it technically proficient but cold, unengaging and a dull sociology study. None of them would dare put it near a worst of list, but outside a Top 10? Quite likely. It doesn't surprise me, McQueen is that kind of filmmaker and it's an approach that people will either get with or not.

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:38 +0000

"Oi, everyone! Look at me, please look at me everybody! I'm being DIFFERENT!"

By: Ted

Ted — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:38 +0000

I'm not particularly fond of "12 Years a Slave," it's well-done and affecting, but beyond that not much. I wouldn't even call it the best film about American slavery (I'd be more inclined to go for Nightjohn or Sankofa). But it's just provocative and dumb to call it the worst film of 2013. I suppose it's a masterpiece compared to Amistad, but that's not saying much.

By: Anson Mount

Anson Mount — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:37 +0000

White's comments are being referred to as "contrarian" and defined as a "heckle". How about calling it for what it was: a racist rant. Regardless of the color of the offending party, to belittle an artist due to their race during a moment of recognition is beyond the pale. White should be thrown out of this organization. He has demeaned himself and the NYFCC enough.

By: Malie

Malie — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:37 +0000

See when groups like this try to knock us down & what we do it only makes us fight harder. You guys may think that 12 years a slave is the worse movie of 2013 but others with an intelligent mind say other wise. There are no amount of harsh words that you can say that will stop 12 years a slave's flow. Remember this is gods handy work at it's finest. So keep doing and sayings whatever you want 12 years a slave will just keep on winning, because it & its stars know that it's the BEST!!!!! Have a nice day (NOT ).

By: Tyler

Tyler — Fri, 13 May 2016 08:27:37 +0000

I'm happy to see Stoker get some more year-end praise…… but coming from this moron it might have done more harm than good.