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Documentary Celebrates Robert Christgau's Legacy as Music Critic

3/21/2026

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Matty Wishnow, filmmaker, profiles Robert Christgau, a prominent music critic, in The Last Critic.
The film captures Christgau's cluttered home office and shows he continues to produce reviews in his eighties.
Critics praise the documentary for Christgau's extensive knowledge and distinctive writing that influenced many.
The documentary highlights Christgau's enduring passion and his bond with his wife Carola, while some observers note the film lacks discussion of music criticism's future.

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Story summary

Matty Wishnow, filmmaker, profiles Robert Christgau, a prominent music critic, in The Last Critic.
The film captures Christgau's cluttered home office and shows he continues to produce reviews in his eighties.
Critics praise the documentary for Christgau's extensive knowledge and distinctive writing that influenced many.
The documentary highlights Christgau's enduring passion and his bond with his wife Carola, while some observers note the film lacks discussion of music criticism's future.