Newland is, in many ways, an expert in filmic wants and aesthetics – in desire, imagination, and how each manifests for audiences. Her descriptions of style, of the expressionism in Rumble Fish or the fashion in Goodfellas (the latter of which she calls her “weird comfort blanket movie”), is almost romantic. “ Know Your Critic” is a column in which we interview Tomatometer-approved critics about their screening and reviewing habits, pet peeves, and personal favorites.Ĭhristina Newland absolutely adores classic cinema.

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