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A.O. Scott's birth date is July 10, 1966.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott was born on July 10, 1966, as stated in the provided information.
A.O. Scott completed a Master's degree from Johns Hopkins University prior to commencing his professional career.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott attended Johns Hopkins University for a Master's degree but dropped out before completing it.
Both of A.O. Scott's parents were professors, with his mother teaching at the Institute for Advanced Study and his father at the City University of New York.
Answer: True
The provided information confirms that both of A.O. Scott's parents were professors, with their respective affiliations as stated.
A.O. Scott is the nephew of the renowned acting couple Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott is the great-nephew of Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson, not their nephew.
A.O. Scott attended private schools in New York City prior to his higher education.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott attended public schools in Providence, Rhode Island, including Classical High School.
A pivotal experience that influenced A.O. Scott's path to film criticism was living in London at age 15 and frequently visiting independent cinemas.
Answer: False
The pivotal experience occurred when he was 15 and living in Paris, not London, where he visited independent movie theaters on the Left Bank.
A.O. Scott's initial traumatic cinematic experience involved the flying monkeys in *The Wizard of Oz*.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott recalled his 'first traumatic encounter with the flying monkeys in *The Wizard of Oz*' as an early cinematic experience.
A.O. Scott identifies as an atheist.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott is Jewish, not an atheist.
What is the full birth name of A.O. Scott?
Answer: Anthony Oliver Scott
A.O. Scott's birth name is Anthony Oliver Scott.
In which city was A.O. Scott born?
Answer: Northampton, Massachusetts
A.O. Scott was born in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Which university did A.O. Scott attend for a Master's degree, ultimately not completing the program?
Answer: Johns Hopkins University
A.O. Scott attended Johns Hopkins University for a Master's degree but dropped out before completing it.
Who are A.O. Scott's notable relatives within the acting profession?
Answer: His great-aunt and great-uncle, Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson
A.O. Scott is the great-nephew of the acting couple Eli Wallach and Anne Jackson.
What early cinematic experience did A.O. Scott describe as both 'traumatic yet powerful'?
Answer: The flying monkeys in *The Wizard of Oz*
A.O. Scott recalled his 'first traumatic encounter with the flying monkeys in *The Wizard of Oz*' as an early cinematic experience.
What is the religious affiliation of A.O. Scott?
Answer: Jewish
A.O. Scott is Jewish.
Anthony Oliver Scott is primarily recognized for his contributions as a political commentator and sports journalist.
Answer: False
Anthony Oliver Scott is widely recognized for his work as a film and literary critic, not primarily as a political commentator or sports journalist.
Prior to joining The New York Times, A.O. Scott authored television reviews for Variety using the pseudonym Tony Scott.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott wrote television reviews for Variety under the name Tony Scott in 1993, before his tenure at The New York Times.
A.O. Scott joined The New York Times in 2004 as a chief film critic, directly succeeding Janet Maslin.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott joined The New York Times' Arts section in January 2000, taking over film criticism duties after Janet Maslin's transition from that specific role. He became chief film critic in 2004, succeeding Elvis Mitchell.
A.O. Scott shared the designation of chief film critic for The New York Times with Manohla Dargis commencing in 2004.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott became chief film critic in 2004 and shared this title with Manohla Dargis.
A.O. Scott succeeded Elvis Mitchell as chief film critic at The New York Times.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott succeeded Elvis Mitchell as chief film critic of The New York Times in 2004.
What was A.O. Scott's initial role at The New York Review of Books at the commencement of his career?
Answer: Assistant to Robert B. Silvers
A.O. Scott began his career at The New York Review of Books as an assistant to Robert B. Silvers.
When did A.O. Scott first join The New York Times' Arts section?
Answer: January 2000
A.O. Scott joined The New York Times' Arts section in January 2000.
Who did A.O. Scott succeed as chief film critic for The New York Times in 2004?
Answer: Elvis Mitchell
A.O. Scott became chief film critic for The New York Times in 2004, following Elvis Mitchell's resignation.
Who succeeded A.O. Scott as chief film critic at The New York Times following his departure in March 2023?
Answer: Manohla Dargis
Upon A.O. Scott's departure in March 2023, Manohla Dargis became the sole chief film critic at The New York Times.
In March 2020, A.O. Scott permanently ceased his role in film criticism to assume the position of critic at large, concentrating on broader cultural essays.
Answer: False
In March 2020, A.O. Scott took a one-year break from his role as co-chief film critic to become a critic at large; this was not a permanent departure from film criticism at that time.
A.O. Scott transitioned from film criticism to The New York Times Book Review in March 2023.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott left his role as a film critic in March 2023 and subsequently joined The New York Times Book Review.
A.O. Scott's departure from film criticism was primarily motivated by a desire to explore more commercial film genres.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott cited increasing difficulty in practicing film criticism and a growing 'disconnection between the critic and the audience' as reasons for his departure, not a desire to explore more commercial film genres.
As of 2023, A.O. Scott retains his listing as a professor of film criticism at Wesleyan University.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott was previously a professor of film criticism at Wesleyan University, but as of 2023, he is no longer listed on the faculty.
What temporary position did A.O. Scott assume at The New York Times in March 2020?
Answer: Critic at Large
In March 2020, A.O. Scott took a one-year break from his role as co-chief film critic to assume the title of critic at large.
When did A.O. Scott formally depart from his role as a film critic to join The New York Times Book Review?
Answer: March 2023
A.O. Scott left his role as a film critic in March 2023 and subsequently joined The New York Times Book Review.
What was a principal reason A.O. Scott articulated for his departure from film criticism?
Answer: A feeling of disconnection between the critic and the audience.
A.O. Scott cited a growing 'disconnection between the critic and the audience' as a primary reason for his departure from film criticism.
Which academic institution formerly listed A.O. Scott as a professor of film criticism?
Answer: Wesleyan University
A.O. Scott was previously a professor of film criticism at Wesleyan University.
A.O. Scott characterized the film industry climate in 2000 as a 'high point,' attributing this to the 'indie boom' of the 1990s.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott described the film industry climate in 2000 as a 'high point,' specifically mentioning the 'indie boom' of the 1990s as a contributing factor.
Quentin Tarantino and Paul Thomas Anderson were among the independent American filmmakers A.O. Scott identified as exemplifying the 1990s 'indie boom'.
Answer: False
While Quentin Tarantino was cited as an example of the 1990s 'indie boom,' Paul Thomas Anderson was not explicitly listed among those filmmakers in the provided source, although his film *Magnolia* was highlighted as exciting from 1999.
A.O. Scott's objective as a film critic was to exclusively review critically acclaimed art-house films for a specialized audience.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott's mission was to connect movies with their audiences and encourage them to explore a wide range of films, not exclusively art-house films for a niche audience.
A.O. Scott found it straightforward to advocate for the film *Freddy Got Fingered* to the readership of The New York Times.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott admitted that 'making the case for *Freddy Got Fingered* to readers of the New York Times was a bit of a challenge.'
A.O. Scott primarily values movies for their consistent ability to uphold reason and refined taste.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott values movies for their ability to 'obliterate reason and abolish taste,' emphasizing their capacity to evoke strong, often irrational, emotional responses.
A.O. Scott lauded 'family-friendly' films such as *The Lorax* and *Despicable Me* for their artistic ingenuity.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott objected to the 'pandering cynicism' of 'family-friendly' films such as *The Lorax* and *Despicable Me*.
A.O. Scott articulated admiration for George Lucas's integration of mythic elements in *Revenge of the Sith*.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott admired how George Lucas connected mythic elements in *Revenge of the Sith*.
A.O. Scott perceives modern fandom as a positive force that fosters intellectual discourse and artistic freedom.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott views modern fandom as an 'anti-democratic, anti-intellectual mind-set' that is detrimental to art.
A.O. Scott finds enduring appeal in the collective experience of attending movies, encompassing the anticipation and post-film discussions.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott finds enduring appeal in the collective experience of cinema, including the anticipation in a darkened theater and the post-screening discussions.
A.O. Scott characterized the film industry climate at the beginning of his tenure at The New York Times in 2000 as a 'high point,' drawing a comparison to which other notable year for cinema?
Answer: 1974
A.O. Scott described the film industry climate in 2000 as a 'high point,' comparable to 1974, among other years.
Which of the subsequent filmmakers was NOT explicitly cited by A.O. Scott as an exemplar of the 1990s 'indie boom'?
Answer: Steven Spielberg
A.O. Scott cited Quentin Tarantino, Lisa Cholodenko, and Cheryl Dunye as examples of the 'indie boom' of the 1990s, but not Steven Spielberg.
Which film did A.O. Scott particularly highlight as exciting from 1999, in conjunction with Paul Thomas Anderson's *Magnolia*?
Answer: *Three Kings*
A.O. Scott highlighted David O. Russell's *Three Kings* and Paul Thomas Anderson's *Magnolia* as exciting films from 1999.
Which challenging film did A.O. Scott acknowledge presenting a difficult case for to the readership of The New York Times?
Answer: *Freddy Got Fingered*
A.O. Scott admitted that 'making the case for *Freddy Got Fingered* to readers of the New York Times was a bit of a challenge.'
Which of the subsequent 'family-friendly' films did A.O. Scott criticize for their 'pandering cynicism'?
Answer: *The Lorax*
A.O. Scott objected to the 'pandering cynicism' of 'family-friendly' films such as *The Lorax* and *Despicable Me*.
What is A.O. Scott's overarching perspective on modern fandom?
Answer: He views it as an 'anti-democratic, anti-intellectual mind-set.'
A.O. Scott views modern fandom as an 'anti-democratic, anti-intellectual mind-set' that is detrimental to art.
A.O. Scott published his book *Better Living Through Criticism* in 2016.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott published the book *Better Living Through Criticism* in 2016.
A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis compiled a list of the best films of the 20th century in 2017.
Answer: False
In 2017, A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis compiled a list of 'The Best Films of the Twenty-First Century So Far,' not the 20th century.
A.O. Scott served as a guest critic on 'Ebert & Roeper' during 2008 and 2009.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott served as a guest critic on 'Ebert & Roeper' in 2006 and 2007.
A.O. Scott made more than 20 appearances on 'Charlie Rose' between 2002 and 2014.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott made 15 appearances on 'Charlie Rose' between 2002 and 2014.
A.O. Scott co-hosted 'At the Movies' with Michael Phillips, and their tenure extended for three seasons.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott co-hosted 'At the Movies' with Michael Phillips for one season, from September 2009 to August 2010.
A.O. Scott was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2010.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott was a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism.
A.O. Scott appeared as a video clue presenter on *Jeopardy!* for ten episodes between 2013 and 2016.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott served as a video clue presenter on *Jeopardy!* for five episodes between 2013 and 2016.
In the 2014 documentary *Life Itself*, A.O. Scott served as a narrator.
Answer: False
In the 2014 documentary *Life Itself*, A.O. Scott appeared as himself, not as a narrator.
What was the title of the video podcast co-hosted by A.O. Scott and other film critics at The New York Times?
Answer: Critics' Picks
A.O. Scott and other film critics at The New York Times hosted a video podcast called 'Critics' Picks'.
In which year did A.O. Scott publish his book *Better Living Through Criticism*?
Answer: 2016
A.O. Scott published the book *Better Living Through Criticism* in 2016.
What notable list did A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis co-compile in 2017?
Answer: The Best Films of the Twenty-First Century So Far
In 2017, A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis compiled a list of 'The Best Films of the Twenty-First Century So Far'.
During which years did A.O. Scott serve as a guest critic on 'Ebert & Roeper'?
Answer: 2006 and 2007
A.O. Scott served as a guest critic on 'Ebert & Roeper' in 2006 and 2007.
What was the total number of appearances A.O. Scott made on 'Charlie Rose' between 2002 and 2014?
Answer: 15
Between 2002 and 2014, A.O. Scott made 15 appearances on 'Charlie Rose'.
Who co-hosted the television program 'At the Movies' with A.O. Scott?
Answer: Michael Phillips
A.O. Scott co-hosted 'At the Movies' with Chicago Tribune critic Michael Phillips.
For which particular achievement was A.O. Scott recognized as a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize?
Answer: For his incisive film reviews
A.O. Scott was a finalist for the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Criticism, recognized for his 'incisive film reviews'.
In which television game show did A.O. Scott function as a video clue presenter?
Answer: Jeopardy!
A.O. Scott served as a video clue presenter on the television game show *Jeopardy!*.
In the 2014 documentary *Life Itself*, in what capacity did A.O. Scott make an appearance?
Answer: As himself
A.O. Scott appeared as himself in the 2014 documentary *Life Itself*.
In 2009, A.O. Scott included *The Godfather* and *La Dolce Vita* among his five favorite films.
Answer: True
In a 2009 conversation with Rotten Tomatoes, A.O. Scott named *La Dolce Vita* and *The Godfather* among his five favorite films.
A.O. Scott designated *Boyhood* as his best film of the year in 2011.
Answer: False
A.O. Scott selected *Boyhood* as his best film of the year in 2014. His top pick for 2011 was *Bridesmaids*.
A.O. Scott selected *Moonlight* as the best film of 2016.
Answer: True
A.O. Scott chose *Moonlight* as the best film of 2016.
Which of the subsequent films was NOT enumerated by A.O. Scott as one of his five favorite films during a 2009 discussion with Rotten Tomatoes?
Answer: *Casablanca*
In 2009, A.O. Scott listed *La Dolce Vita*, *The Godfather*, *Sullivan's Travels*, *McCabe & Mrs. Miller*, and *The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance* as his five favorite films. *Casablanca* was not among them.
Which film did A.O. Scott designate as his best of the year in 2000?
Answer: *Yi Yi*
A.O. Scott selected *Yi Yi* as his best film of the year in 2000.
A.O. Scott's premier selection for the best film of 2004 was:
Answer: *Million Dollar Baby*
A.O. Scott's choice for the best film of 2004 was *Million Dollar Baby*.
Which animated feature did A.O. Scott deem the best of 2008?
Answer: *Wall-E*
A.O. Scott considered *Wall-E* the best film of 2008.
Which film constituted A.O. Scott's top selection for 2011?
Answer: *Bridesmaids*
For 2011, A.O. Scott named *Bridesmaids* as his top pick.
Which film did A.O. Scott designate as his best of the year in 2019?
Answer: *Honeyland*
A.O. Scott's top choice for 2019 was *Honeyland*.
What was A.O. Scott's premier film selection for 2022?
Answer: *Nope*
In 2022, A.O. Scott selected *Nope* as his best film of the year.