No, really. Everyone should be a critic, says A.O. Scott

An old saying goes: those who can do, do. Those who can't do, teach. And those who can't teach, criticize. 

But New York Times chief film critic A.O. Scott would argue that criticism is an art in itself. 

The veteran film reviewer joins Shad to make the case for critical voices and the cultural benefit of evaluating art. In his new book of essays Better Living Through Criticism, Scott says, if anything, the world needs more critics. 

He also argues that the Academy Awards should not be taken seriously, explains his Twitter war with Samuel L. Jackson, and outlines all the forces working against real critical thinking. 

q: Do we still need professional film critics? How much does a review in a major newspaper shape your decision to see a film? 

WEB EXTRA | As discussed on air, here's the Samuel L. Jackson tweet that turned the spotlight on the normally shadow-engulfed critic.