The Art of the Pan: What’s the Point of a Bad Review in 2019? - The Ringer

The Art of the Pan: What’s the Point of a Bad Review in 2019? - The Ringer: A scathing takedown can be cathartic, thrill-inducing, or necessary—sometimes all at once. But with the collapse of monoculture and the rise of social media, the critiquing game has changed. Have reviews gotten harsher? Softer? Writers from Pitchfork, The New York Times, and others reflect.