TALK BACK TO THE CRITICS

Our terrific DC film critics return to MFF for another lively Talk Back to the Critics. Join MAE ABDULBAKI (Freeland Film Critic), JEN CHANEY (The New York Times, The Washington Post, WTOP), TIM GORDON (Keeping It Reel with FilmGordon), TRAVIS HOPSON (Punch Drunk Critics, , and NELL MINOW (RogerEbert.com) for a spirited conversation about your favorite—and, to put it politely, your least favorite—films. You know that movie with the 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes that you couldn't stand? Or the one every critic panned, but you've seen eight times and still cry? This is your chance to let the critics hear from you, the audience. Tell them what they've missed, where they went wrong, and what's overrated or underrated. Our critics will also share a few secrets of their craft, including what they look for when screening a film, how many films they see each year, and what to do when a big-time director calls to complain about a review. You'll also get a sneak peek at their Top 5 lists for this year and, last but not least, recommendations on what to watch.