First published 2018
This collection gathers fictional film criticism from accomplished contemporary writers including James Franco, Kevin Wilson, and Antoine Wilson. Each contributor crafts reviews for movies that never existed, creating an unexpected lens through which to examine our relationship with cinema and culture. The fake reviews range from comedic to serious, but together they illuminate how criticism functions and what stories we choose to value. One review discusses a film where scientific funding gets redirected toward discovering and then destroying a new planet. These imaginary critiques become a mirror for real cultural conversations, showing how movies influence our understanding of the world. What begins as a playful literary exercise transforms into something deeper about the power of storytelling and cultural commentary.
Genres: fiction, anthologies, contemporary, criticism
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fake-reviews, metafiction
189 pages · Paperback · Rare Bird Books