“Everybody’s a Critic. And That’s How It Should Be.” by A.O  Scott mentions right in the title what exactly his primary argument is about. While reading through the article it becomes clear what exactly his views are on criticism and why he believes that everyone is a critic. Scott begins his article by mentioning the Oscars and his own background as a critic to give himself credibility to speak on the topic. Scott begins his article by mentioning the Oscars and wonders how the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science have such authority to choose the winners. He questions why people trust their judgement to pick what they believe to be the best films of the past year. In his article he joins the legions of people and critics who are denouncing the Oscars as being white. Scott is also disappointed that critics aren’t held in such high regard anymore and compares critics to high priests in the past who aren’t held in such high regards anymore.

I believe what Scott was trying to get across in his article is that criticism and critique are natural. It seems as though Scott was trying to defend both his position as a critic and also encouraging people to not be afraid of critiquing others and being critiqued themselves. I agree with Scott that people should be more aware of what they like and not just following the masses as was the case with the Oscars. It looks as though people this year have realized that the Oscars are unfair and biased. Just because a film wins film of the year at the Oscars doesn’t mean that it will be your favorite film or one that you even like at all. I think it’s important to be able to express yourself and your opinion and that includes criticizing films and watching what you like to watch regardless of if it’s an award winner or not. I do agree with Scott that social media has a large impact on society and what people are likely to emulate and crave in their own life. I think it is good to be open to ideas as well as criticism, but I also think it is just as important to never lose sight of what you believe to be important and not conform to societal ideals.