"10 Ways to Become a Better Film Critic"

Evan Derrick of MovieZeal is offering ten tips to improve your skill at reviewing films. He has posted part one and will soon offer part two. UPDATE: He now offers part two.

His suggestions:

1. Expand your cinematic vocabulary.
2. Respect the medium you are criticizing.
3. Develop an appreciation for all the arts.
4. Study classic film criticism.
5. Develop a unique voice.
6. Don't be dull.
7. Invest yourself in other pursuits.
8. Become an excellent essayist.
9. Avoid the reviews of others before writing... study them afterwards.
10. Develop a philosophy of trash.