Rachel Cooke on criticism: ‘What is the point of a critic if not to tell the truth?’
Very interesting longish article on the role of the critic today. Artists are increasingly unleashing their fans on critics, and ignorant "critics" are doing a poor job of serving their audience. I don't know, though, how new this phenomenon is. Sure, in the olden days it was hard to get 3 million people issuing death threats, but nor was the relationship between critics and creators always a love-in of mutual respect.
Nicely anachronistic writing tool, too.
In the latest episode, the incomparable Darra Goldstein tells me about her search for "the true heart of Russian food" and also about some of the surprising rediscoveries and innovations in the foodways of modern Russia.
Listen at https://eatthispodcast.com/russian-food