My reviews aren't for everyone. Some don't like my loose grammar others despise my Christian perspectives while still others loathe my politically conservative viewpoint. Some people just don't like that I don't buy into the hype that most of what comes out of Hollywood is worth seeing. 90% of it is utter crap that's not worth your time.

Even if you're not a fan of my stuff, you should find a couple of critics that you do like and stick with them. In our media saturated culture it is not possible for people to keep track of everything that is spewing out of the entertainment industry. Finding a couple of critics you can trust will help you sort through the pile of nonsense that comes at you every day. If you can identify a couple of critics who share your worldview and tastes you can track their writings to get an idea if something will be worth your effort.

Picking critics is easy. Find someone that catches your attention. Most sites will have a directory of films that are reviewed. Think of some titles you like and have clear opinions on. Find those titles in the directory and read what the critic has to say. If you concur with their opinion and they write it in a way that you enjoy, you've found someone you can use. Do this a few times so you have at least three critics. When a movie hits the market, check these folks out and see if a majority of them recommend the film. If so, you have something you will want to see.

I know this all sounds obvious but many people don't bother with even this slight amount of work and waste an untold amount of time watching stuff they have no shot at liking.

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