2010 was the premier year of Uncultured Critic. I started the site back in February when I was looking for a writing outlet and a place to share the work I'd done for various other outlets. The idea was to share my discoveries and thoughts as I watched and read. After a few months of film reviews and features, I added books into the equation. Things have changed a little since then. I used to do a lot of Classic and Recommended spots, now I post less frequently about newer releases and feature items.
I'd love to know your thoughts about the growth of UC, what you've enjoyed and what you'd like to see more of on here. Feel free to leave a comment, , or shoot me an email using the logo on the right.
Here are the top posts from Uncultured Critic in 2010. Thanks for reading and , and I look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
Features
Early days, waxing lyrical.
The Art of the Viral Marketing Campaign
My penchant for memes and internet video attempt to combine.
The Case of 3D Filmmaking
What's to love?
In Defence of 3D?
Perhaps I've changed my tune.
How to Make Films & Alienate Women
Dead wife syndrome, anyone?
Choosing Black & White
Marya looks at the best of modern monochrome in this awesome guest post.
Interviews
Kick-Ass author Mark Millar
Pixar animators Bobby Podesta & Mike Venturini on Toy Story 3
Jay Baruchel & I chat about The Sorcerer's Apprentice & Buster Keaton
Animators from Radical Axis Studios talk Archer, Aqua Teen, and more
Featured
I published an article on anthropomorphised robots in film for The Big Picture Magazine
Animation & Automation
Film International published an essay based on my undergraduate dissertation on the same topic
Yes & Yes
Sarah Von invited me to talk about the freelance writing on her blog, Yes & Yes
Events
My first post at Uncultured Critic! I met him on a plane 2 months later.
Glasgow Film Festival
A fun fortnight, particularly the In Person with Kevin MacDonald.
Edinburgh International Film Festival
This year I wrote for the official EIFF website, as well as blogging about it here and for HeyUGuys.
John Green, visited Edinburgh International Book Festival
My favourite and an excellent author finally visited Scotland.
Sheffield Doc/Fest
One of the best weekends of my year - featuring Joan Rivers and Kevin MacDonald.
WonderCon in San Francisco
I had an amazing Easter weekend here with the huge Disney and Pixar panels, press conferences, and meeting Jake Gyllenhaal.
Best Films
Exit Through the Gift Shop
Rich Hall's How the West Was Lost
This is back on BBC iPlayer & BBC4 for the next week - check it out if you can!
Rich Hall's How the West Was Lost
This is back on BBC iPlayer & BBC4 for the next week - check it out if you can!
Best Books
My Uncle Oswald and Kiss Kiss by Roald Dahl
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
by Patrick Süskind
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
My recommendation of the year.
by Patrick Süskind
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz
My recommendation of the year.
Good stuff. I haven't been a reader for long so this is a nice recap of some older posts to go back and check out. How did you manage to score those interviews?
ReplyKeep up the good work in 2011.
Hi Mike - glad to hear it! Most of them were set up through PR contacts when I had press passes at the festivals - Pixar and Gareth Edwards were for EIFF and I got some extra material to write up the story I wanted. Hoping to do loads more next year.
ReplyI will read The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao next. I will. I've had it kicking about for a wee while, the problem with Kindle ownership as you'll soon discover is that your to-read pile becomes even easier to neglect in search of something new.
ReplyAlso; happy new year and good luck with the site and everything else in 2011, yay!