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“Dear FITWR crew!
I am writing this review for the show in the middle of cleaning my home. I actually interrupted myself mid-vacuuming to compose this.
Prior to starting my daily chores I queued up the most recent episode of the show as I usually do. As I was about ready to clean up all the crumbs up from between couch cushions, David began to read a review in which someone docked this lovely show two stars because of his insightful and nuanced demeanor (I think they replaced the traits I bestow on him with “pretentious and condescending”). I just had to write in and counter this - there seems to be this more and more prevalent attitude people have towards Ehrlich that he is a grump or someone who hates everything. It’s obvious they don’t actually follow David on letterboxd or read his criticism on Indie Wire or even watch the videos which have become a favorite of the online film community in which he lists his FAVORITE films from a given year.
They also seemingly look over the fact that David is a critic and is paid to critique. Furthermore and broadly speaking, it seems strange to me that people so often will write off someone’s entire body of work or call them a hack if they don’t agree with them on everything. I, for one, can not think of a single person that I agree with 100% of the time - especially when it comes to film. I hardly always agree with David on every opinion whether it be a take on this show, Blank Check, or one of his reviews.
I know David hardly needs me to come to his defense (one of the things I appreciate so much about him is the nonchalantness in which he approaches these opinions on him and his work). And maybe this is overkill but I would say that his opinion, just like every co-host (all of whom I adore), is vital to why anyone listens to this show. All the hosts’ positions are valid and what make the dynamics so much fun to listen to. I love it when he’s on and when he’s not. I came to FITWR because of David and Katey’s appearances on Blank Check and have come to love it just as much as I adore that gang of friends. My main point is - if David or any element where different it wouldn’t be this show. Also, this fear of or distaste for diverging opinions is simply silly and just would not make for good dialogue surround cinema - or any kind of art at that.
The last thing I’ll add is this: just because a critic has a different opinion than you or expresses things in a way you necessarily wouldn’t does not mean you should negate them whole-cloth. If you do, you’re possibly missing out on an interesting perspective and an opportunity to broaden your own worldview and appreciation for cinema. That is just what David and the entire FITWR do for me every time I read their writing and once a week when I listen to them all together. Love you all and love this show! David is the best!
Bye now, Ian.”
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United States of America ·
05/09/24
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