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New York Times TV critic Alessandra Stanley is coming under attack from filmmaker Barry Levinson, who took the highly unusual -- though not unheard of -- step of criticizing the critic.
Stanley, whose high correction rate has attracted the critical eye of media watchdogs as diverse as Gawker and Columbia Journalism Review, is now being slammed for misrepresenting Levinson's "Poliwood." A documentary that explores the connections between celebrities and Washington, "Poliwood" premiered at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival and last week made its TV debut on Showtime.
Levinson's problem with Stanley's review? He claims the critic misrepresents the entire point of his film in order to make a larger point about politics and campaigning.
"This is what Ms. Stanley does," writes Levinson. "She alters reality to fit her thesis."
"Ms. Stanley can be as critical as she wants of Poliwood, but I find it very disconcerting to be criticized for what wasn’t presented so she can fuel her own false premises," Levinson says in a commentary first published earlier today by the Huffington Post.
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Tricky Dick Says
Barry,
I bet you paid Stanley to write poorly of your movie SO that you could write this column and complain. SO that you could get some free advertising for your movie. We aren't dumb. We see through all of your dumb PR machinations. Please get smarter and make smarter films. Its just not good enough anymore.
Slick Willy Says
Barry,
You are the man. Dont worry, people will go to your movie. No one cares about Alessandra Stanley. Smart people read those types of columns only when they are completely bored. which isn't very much. Because smart people don't get bored. So don't worry so much. I know you aren't, you're just trying to jack up some publicity.
Cal Rippken Says
Barry,
Here is an idea to head off criticism: make a good movie. It has been a while now.
What Just Happened?
Man of The Year?
The spray poo movie with Ben Stiller and Jack Black?
Bandits?
The best that can be said is Bandits is mediocre. The others are three of hte worst films of the decade.
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