The Last Critic

A portrait of Robert Christgau, the influential music critic who shaped the field of rock and pop journalism over six decades. The film traces his journey from pioneering capsule reviews at The Village Voice to his ongoing work on Substack, highlighting his impact on artists, fellow writers, and the evolution of music criticism itself. As Christgau continues his craft into his eighties, the documentary explores the uncertain future of criticism in a digital age where traditional journalism faces new challenges.