Comment on Renowned film critic Leonard Maltin on what Telluride Film Festival has that Cannes doesn’t

Renowned film critic Leonard Maltin on what Telluride Film Festival has that Cannes doesn’t

There are plenty of talented film critics in the media, and brilliant, passionate film scholars at work in academia. But in the popular consciousness, Leonard Maltin has no peer. The busy critic, historian, author and, recently, podcaster has been the face of film for many Americans for the better part of four decades — first on “Entertainment Tonight,” then on Turner Classic Movies, the Reelz Channel and elsewhere. But the 66-year-old doesn’t see it that way. “I don’t think I’m preeminent,” Maltin said over the phone from Los Angeles in advance of his keynote speech at Denver’s 10th Neustadt JAAMM Fest.

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Movies News