Carrie Rickey (born November 26, 1952) is an American feminist art and film critic. Rickey was a film critic for The Philadelphia Inquirer from 1986 to 2011, and has contributed to The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Village Voice.
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigMar 12, 2018
Ava DuVernay’s film based on the Madeleine L’Engle novel might be described as "The Wizard of Oz" with physics. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey and Jordan Riefe / TruthdigMar 5, 2018
Carrie Rickey watched the show on TV. Jordan Riefe watched backstage at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Together, they provided running commentary. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigFeb 14, 2018
Quietly, but emphatically, “Black Panther” portrays Africa as the cradle of human endeavor, from architecture and design to fashion and toolmaking. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigJan 23, 2018
The latest Academy Award nominations recognize numerous minority and female directors, writers and actors. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigDec 14, 2017
The latest film in the "Star Wars" universe is a crafty reimagining of the galactic multiverse, filled with strong characters and contemporary political themes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigDec 7, 2017
For all its amateurishness, “The Room” is authentic, a heartfelt, if inarticulate, expression of a naive artist. “The Disaster Artist” is an artificial substitute. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigNov 21, 2017
Luca Guadagnino’s latest film, “Call Me by Your Name,” is a lush, lyrical study of sexual confusion and awakening. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigNov 15, 2017
The epic film portrays an ambitious portrait of Americans struggling with race and class in the aftermath of World War II. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigOct 20, 2017
Sexual harassment is only one of many land mines women must dodge in an industry where men are predominantly in power. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigOct 13, 2017
Two new fall films, “The Meyerowitz Stories” and “Professor Marston and the Wonder Women,” highlight how specific narratives are universally relatable. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Carrie Rickey / TruthdigSep 15, 2017
The allegorical film from director Darren Aronofsky bends genres but begs for an explanation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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