Revolution To Revelation: The John Demetry Archive Of Criticism (2000-2007)

"Shall I rewrite or revise / My October symphony? / Or as an indication / Change the dedication / From revolution to revelation?" -- "My October Symphony," Pet Shop Boys

Sunday, September 22, 2024

R2R Weekly #6

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R2R Weekly - Revolution to Revelation Curated Cultural Criticism - Issue: #6 (9/16/24-9/22/24) FEATURE Armond V Zsnyder Armond White (@3xc...

Sunday, September 15, 2024

R2R Weekly #5

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R2R Weekly - Revolution to Revelation Curated Cultural Criticism - Issue: #5 (9/9/24-9/15/24) DOUBLE FEATURE: Preserving the Past Ethan Mc...

Sunday, September 08, 2024

R2R Weekly #4

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R2R Weekly - Revolution to Revelation Curated Cultural Criticism - Issue: #4 (9/2/24-9/8/24) FEATURE Walter (@MovieDweller) on Doug Liman 20...

Sunday, September 01, 2024

R2R Weekly #3

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R2R Weekly - Revolution to Revelation Curated Cultural Criticism - Issue: #3 (8/26/24-9/1/24) FEATURE Armond White (@3xchair) on X’s Smoke...

Monday, August 26, 2024

R2R Weekly #2

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R2R Weekly - Revolution to Revelation Curated Cultural Criticism - Issue: #2 (8/19/24-8/25/24) FEATURE Fred Zinnemann’s The Member of the ...

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

R2R Weekly #1

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R2R Weekly - Revolution to Revelation Curated Cultural Criticism #1 (8/12/24-8/18/24) FEATURE 2 P.O.V.s on @ZackSnyder’s #RebelMoon: @3xch...

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John Demetry: I earned my BA in Communications Arts: Radio, Television, and Film from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2000. Since then, I have worked as a freelance film (and music) critic for such publications as CityArts, Cinedrama, First of The Month, and GayToday. Mostly, I struggle to find a home for my voice -- and a voice for my home. Mapping this quest, these works of criticism attest to the insights and passion I offer. They illustrate my: 1) Unique perspective - semiotics-charged, formalism-based, pleasure-bound; 2)Fundamental values - pop culture as a unifying force; 3) Erudition - as a film major in college (emphasis: history/theory/criticism) and as a life-long student of ideas and art. Along the journey, Go West: An American Experience, a video I co-directed with Amy Thompson, has played at numerous film festivals.

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