If one discusses anything in terms of "needs", then one would conclude that human beings really need a few things, all the others are vulgarly referred to as "culture". Therefore I think that Mr. Simmons' question doesn't lead anywhere. Second objection: who is that "we" you are talking about?
Baris
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From: "Jonathan Simmons" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 8:33 PM
Subject: The need for criticism
I have a simple question, that I'm nonetheless wrestling with. Do we need film critics? What is their purpose? Everything I read, points to "no" as the answer, but even still, people demand it.
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