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Bernie Kellman's avatar

Glad to hear you attended and enjoyed. You and Carola deserve every inch of victory laps that I hope extend for many miles and years. Please direct some of your less web savvy readers to shortest route to consuming the film, as such route emerges.

Bob Tomlinson's avatar

Loved the movie! New subscriber because of it! Best of health, and keep reviews of new music coming!

David Cohen's avatar

I've been relying on your ears for 51 years, and I'll be reading you as long as you want to keep going. PSA: You can find Paul Lovelace's 1999 student doc, "Robert Christgau: Rock 'n' Roll Animal," on YouTube.

Rick Ellis's avatar

I am looking forward to seeing this and the honor is very well deserved.

On the other hand, as someone who considers himself a critic, I hope you're not actually the last critic whose opinions really matter.

Steven Elworth's avatar

Can’t wait to see it in NYC

David Poindexter's avatar

You both look sensational. The world needs more exposure to the XGau legacy…really quite unmatched in modern (or is post-modern) letters.

Patrick Range McDonald's avatar

Congrats, Bob. I look forward to watching it. Hopefully it'll be shown in LA or streamed somewhere soon. Best to Carola! PS: The film's editor, Paul, must have followed me. I worked for you until March or so of 1997.

Jim Walsh's avatar

"The Last Critic"? Why not "THE GOAT"?

Can't hardly wait...

Tim Campbell's avatar

Just saw this in Knoxville with the filmmakers (and Ann Powers) present. It was very fine, and I was particularly moved by the scenes with you and Carola, and even teared up a bit at Randy Newman’s song. What a beautiful moment.

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Ronald's avatar

I know you’re a Nazi troll, so I should expect nothing better from you, but are you honestly denying that Trump’s war in Iran has increased fuel and hence airfare prices?

Robert Christgau's avatar

I loathe Trump and have no idea why you believe I could think he hasn't raised oil prices.

Ronald's avatar

I was responding to the Nazi troll who commented on your Substack article (and called you a “jew-brained boomer”, which may have finally earned him the suspension he so richly deserved), not to you or your post. I am well aware you loathe Trump and it would be absurd to accuse you of being in any way a Nazi.

John R Gibson's avatar

Hope to see it soon!

Jeffrey D. Callahan's avatar

Can’t wait to see it. Hopefully it will be available for streaming at some point for those of us out in the boonies!

Jose Zambrano Cassella's avatar

Hello! I write about film, music, and the chaos of making art from an insider’s point of view… by a creator who somehow lived to tell the tale.

My substack is called CUT TO BLACK.

http://josezambranocassella.substack.com/

Howard Mandel's avatar

Sounds like a great time had by all. Congrats, interested to see the film, don't stop.

Chris Cardone's avatar

Congratulations to you and Carola on the film! I imagine it will be offered on streaming platforms at some point. Please keep us updated. Would love to see it!

Debra Rae Cohen's avatar

Wish I could have been there! Now to try to find the film ...

Robert Christgau's avatar

Should be running somewhere in NYC before too long, but I certainly don't want to be pushy about it. Nina has a few minutes many have extolled and elected to wait till it was in theaters, .