They Said What?! is a recurring column in which Chris Coffel explores the highs and lows of film criticism through history. How did critics feel about a certain movie at the time, and do we see it differently now?
By Chris Coffel
Judd Apatow made his directorial debut 15 years ago with ‘The 40-Year-Old Virgin.’ We take a look back at what the critics had to say.
By Chris Coffel
The American take on ‘The Office’ is one of the most beloved television shows of all time. But did it start out that way?
By Chris Coffel
With the mystery solving Great Dane returning to the “big screen,” we take a look back at what critics had to say the first time he made the theatrical leap.
By Chris Coffel
In 1995, John Carpenter took another stab at a remake. What did the critics have to say?
By Chris Coffel
It’s hip to be square, but did critics think it was hip to like ‘American Psycho?’
By Chris Coffel
In celebration of ‘High Fidelity’ turning 20, we take a look back at what the critics had to say about the John Cusack hipster comedy.
By Chris Coffel
‘Friday the 13th’ is one of the most popular horror films of all time. Surely the critics loved it, right?
By Chris Coffel
Were the dazzling state-of-the-art special effects of ‘Hollow Man’ enough to win over the hearts of critics?
By Chris Coffel
A look at the critical evolution of Sam Mendes’ Oscar-winning debut.
