The Press Gang

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This collection features essays by three prominent long-form critics, gathered from the NYPress for the first time. Their work includes a range of criticism—polemics, reviews, interviews, festival reports, and features—distinguished from the typical "consumer report" style. Cheshire, Seitz, and White engage deeply with both contemporary film culture and its historical context, offering three unique yet complementary perspectives. Their dialogue not only showcases individual tastes but also fosters a critical conversation, with each writer often challenging the others. This interaction exemplifies the importance of dialogue in criticism. The essays assess the 1990s cinema landscape and explore New York's vibrant repertory scene, featuring analyses of iconic directors like Hitchcock, Lean, Kubrick, Welles, Fassbinder, and Bresson. Additionally, they delve into significant topics such as the legacy of Star Wars, film noir, early film projection in New York, the New York Film Critics Circle, Sundance, the impact of 9/11, and the emerging cinemas of Iran and Taiwan. This rich tapestry of voices and insights offers a compelling examination of film's legacy and its ongoing evolution.