In this edition of Fishko Files, WNYC's Sara Fishko looks at the past and present of film criticism, and its variable impact over a couple of generations. To hear some current film critics, visit the 92nd Street Y tonight for the “Pre-Oscar Film Critics Roundtable,” featuring film critics discussing their craft on stage.

Acclaimed and boundary pushing indie rock band Dirty Projectors stop by the studio to play songs from its latest album Swing Lo Magellan. Then, we revisit some bad early reviews of now-classic albums.