Which Films Inspire The Best Reviews?

I have no idea why i illustrated this post with The Impossible newspaper adIf you read The Film Experience I assume you're also the type that absorbs at least a few (and possibly a lot more) film reviews on a regular basis. Now, reviews aren't the founding principle of this blog, as regular readers now. We've always been more adept at commentary on specific angles (performances, shots, Oscar races, single moments, whole careers, etc...), than the traditional "it just opened so let's review it" model.

But lately I've been thinking about why the traditional review is more of a struggle for me to write than other types of articles and I've also been enjoying a moment off-blog where I'm appreciating the beauty of extremely well written ones and hoping they inspire me to step it up. I've long thought about coming up with some sort of series to celebrate great critics.

Which got me to wondering... 

Which films prompt the best reviews?

I don't think it's as simple as "bad movies that are fun to hate" or "auteur movies" or "the ____ genre" ...so I'd love to hear your opinion on the whats and whys. Here's a way to make the question simpler to digest: Which two or three movies this year prompted the most reviews you found interesting and which led you to seek out the most reviews? Why do you think they did that? 

This Comment Thread is NOT Going to Be Ignored

Today's Lunchtime Poll (what, we eat late)... 

Which movie star would drive you mad if they dumped you after a brief torrid sexual affair?
 

Open Thread

What's on your cinematic mind? I'm prepping for three actress interviews (!!!) and tonight's podcast so I've no time to write. Your turn in the comments. 

What's the Most Embarrassing Thing You've Watched Recently?

You're only as sick as your secrets! I'll start...

I confess: I don't quite know how it happened -- maybe someone linked up purchasable mermaid tails on their facebook and one thing led to another? if so I blame them --  but somehow I watched 7 episodes of the Australian kids show Mako Mermaids this week. The acting is terrible (except for an baby Emma Stone type who is pretty good at physical comedy) and one thing happens every episode. ONE THING. Is that how kids shows are, plotwise?

YOUR TURN. What have you been watching that filled you with guilt? I mean you could've caught up on a classic or three you missed with those hours!

Open Thread

We haven't done one of these in a while. What's on your cinematic mind? Purge those thoughts in the comments to make room for this weekend's podcast!