This week on The Collision, we turn out attention to the topic of negative film criticism.  We explore Scott Jordan Harris‘ recent editorial railing against critics who have lost sight of actual critique in favor of snarky takedowns, and we consider Jay Rayner‘s piece about how readers love those take downs.  This leads to a discussion about the purpose of criticism, and I’m really proud of this conversation.  We also review Rock of Ages and That’s My Boy, and then provide our recommendations.

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Phantom City Creative has printed up five sweet posters celebrating films that have played over the past five years at the Toronto After Dark Film Festival.  Let the Right One In, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon, Mulberry St., Dead Snow, and Repo: The Genetic Opera were all festival favorites and now each one has a sweet poster.  The posters are 11×17, limited to 66 each, and are hand-signed and numbered.  They’re available individually for $20 a pop or you can get the whole set for $85.

Hit the jump to check out all of the posters. Click here to go buy ‘em.